Children's winter sports clothing

Overall or two-piece suit according to age

On the slopes, a child falls, sits in the snow and plays between runs: their outfit must keep them warm and dry until the evening. The one-piece overall, like the Peak Mountain Feldi, Flugi and Eski or the Reima Stavanger, has no openings at the waist where snow could get in: it's the ideal outfit for the youngest ones. As they grow, the child moves to a jacket and trouser set, or jacket and salopette, like the Peak Mountain Fomblux or the one from CMP: more adaptable, it allows for removing the jacket in the chalet and mixing different sized pieces.

By type of clothing

Children's textiles come in different types:

• Ski suits.
• Down jackets and Ski Jackets.
• Ski trousers.
• Fleeces.

The selections for men and women follow the same logic, and all the textiles can be found on the textile page.

Reima, Isbjörn, Helly Hansen: cold weather specialists

Reima was founded in 1944 in Kankaanpää, Finland, and has since focused on outdoor clothing for children, designed for playing outside in the cold. Isbjörn of Sweden, established in 2005 by two Swedish mothers searching for technical clothing for their children, takes its name from the polar bear. Helly Hansen, born in Norway in 1877, applies its expertise in waterproof clothing to the Alpha and Summit jackets. Protest, a Dutch brand for water sports, CMP, an Italian brand, Peak Mountain, and Rehall complete the selection with jackets, down jackets, and fleeces for all ages.

Visibility, gaiters and growth margin

Bright colours help spot the child from afar on a busy slope, and reflective details signal them when light fades or fog sets in. Inside the trousers, gaiters seal around the ski boot to prevent snow from getting up the legs; the elastic cuffs on the jackets serve the same purpose at the wrists. For sizing, a slight margin allows the outfit to last the winter without the sleeves riding up: check that they cover the wrists, gloves on, arms stretched forward. Under the jacket, a fleece Peak Mountain or CMP provides an extra layer of warmth.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24h are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school.

Frequently asked questions

How should I dress a child for a day of skiing?

Layer up with three layers: a technical base layer that wicks away sweat, a fleece that keeps warmth, and a waterproof jacket. Complete with ski trousers or a salopette, mittens, a neck warmer, and a helmet.

What waterproof rating should I choose for a child's ski outfit?

Look at the water column, expressed in millimetres: the higher it is, the better the outfit will withstand wet snow and repeated falls. Around ten thousand millimetres, a jacket keeps the child dry all day.

Should I buy a child's ski outfit one size up?

A slight margin helps the outfit last through winter, but overly large sizes can let snow in and hinder movement. Some models offer extendable sleeves and legs, a good solution to keep up with growth.

How do I wash a child's ski suit?

Wash it at thirty degrees with a gentle detergent, without fabric softener that alters the waterproof membrane. Close the zips and Velcro before washing, then let it dry flat or on a hanger, away from direct heat.

Down jacket or ski jacket for a child?

The ski jacket, waterproof and breathable, is suitable for active days on the slopes. The down jacket, warmer but less breathable, is ideal for chilly kids, on very cold days, and during quiet moments in the resort.