What to Wear Under a Ski Jacket?
A ski jacket is an important part of a ski outfit. It will protect you against the cold winds and the snow you have to deal with in the mountains. However, a ski jacket is only one of multiple layers to wear while skiing or snowboarding. What you wear underneath it is just as vital to your comfort on the slopes. But what do you wear under a ski jacket? Let’s have a look at the various layers of clothing to wear on your winter sports trip.
A Base Layer of Thermal Wear
The layer of clothing you wear directly on your skin is a base layer of thermal wear. This name already explains its function: thermal wear is intended to keep you warm. Most commonly, this layer consists of a ski pullover and thermal leggings, although one-piece thermal wear exists as well. Thermal underwear is made from fabrics that are good at retaining your body heat, such as polyester, fleece, or merino wool. However, these fabrics also need to be breathable in order to prevent you from getting cold as a result of getting sweaty while skiing or snowboarding.
Most of our and women are made from elastic fibres. In most cases, that means a blend of polyester and elastane. That way, your thermal wear will give you the soft sensation and the breathable properties of polyester, mixed with the comfort of elastane. This combination of fabrics will make your ski pullover fit snugly and move along with however you move. After all, skiing or snowboarding requires intense movement, and your ski clothing should not get in the way. We designed our thermal wear for long-term comfort, even during intense physical exercise.
One advantage the men’s and in our collection of offer is that their designs are so stylish. You can even keep wearing them while après-skiing. We offer plain ski pullovers in strong colours, such as red, blue and black, as well as thermal pullovers with striking designs. Examples include a subtle Airforce print or our iconic stars down the side. That way, you can show the world you will not settle for less than optimal comfort and high-quality fabrics.
One or Multiple Layers of Warm Clothing
It is possible to wear your ski jacket or ski suit directly over your thermal wear. Since skiing and snowboarding are activities that take place at great heights, temperatures tend to be much lower than in lower areas. That is why many skiers and snowboarders opt for wearing an additional layer of clothing between their base layer and their ski jacket or ski suit. Polyester and fleece are great fabric choices for this layer as well, but you don’t necessarily have to wear specialized ski clothing to say warm. A warm jumper or vest could already be good enough.
Do you expect to be wearing one or more additional layers of clothing? Then we recommend wearing a ski jacket with a relatively roomy fit. After all, your ski outfit should not be too tight once you wear all the layers of clothing you require to keep you warm. Otherwise, your shoulders, arms, and legs won’t be able to move freely. That would be uncomfortable and, perhaps even more importantly, potentially dangerous while on the slopes.
Typically, our and women have been designed with the idea that you will wear at least one layer of clothing between your base layer and your ski jacket in mind. Do you get cold relatively quickly? Then it might be advisable to wear ski clothing that is one size larger than the clothes you usually wear. That way, you will have plenty of space to wear thick, warm winter clothing without it impacting your comfort and your mobility. Our sweaters, hoodies, vests, and knitwear are perfectly suited for providing you with additional warmth.
Can You Ski in Thermal Wear and a Normal Winter Jacket?
Airforce doesn’t just offer men’s and ; you can also find a large collection of regular winter jackets at our online store. Just like our ski jackets, our and have been designed to protect you against the cold in winter. Because of that, it may seem like a layer of thermal wear, a layer of warm clothing, and a winter jacket will prepare you for your skiing or snowboarding trip as well. We advise against that, however, because normal winter jackets are not designed for the specific challenges you will face on the slopes.
That does not mean that our thermal wear is only useful on a skiing trip. If you stay active by jogging in the winter months, our thermal pullovers and and men are the ideal items of clothing. They will protect your body against hypothermia, and they will never hinder your movements. Even if you walk the dog early in the morning, and you aren’t sure whether your winter jacket will offer the necessary protection against the cold, a thermal pullover can make your walk significantly more comfortable.
Order Thermal Wear for Under Your Ski Jacket Online
You can find the right items for both your base layer and the layer of clothing between your thermal wear and your ski jacket at Airforce’s online store at any time. Your new, high-quality thermal wear, sweater, hoodie, or vest is easy to find right here.