Women's Ski Jackets

Duvet or synthetic: what insulation under the snow

The Rab Glaceon Pro is filled with seven hundred fill power down, treated to be water-repellent without fluorocarbon, under a Pertex Quantum Pro fabric that resists wind and light snow. Down offers the best balance between warmth and weight, but loses its loft if it becomes waterlogged. The Cirrus Flex, filled with PrimaLoft Silver, retains its warmth even when wet and features breathable fleece side panels for uphill climbs. The down jackets Peak Mountain, designed for the slopes, combine warm insulation, water-repellent fabric, and a snow skirt, useful for falls in powder.

The rest of the wardrobe

Women's ski clothing also comes in:

• Ski Jackets.
• Ski Trousers.
• Ski Suits.
• Fleece Jackets.
• Baselayers.

All the clothing is gathered on the women's clothing page.

Reversible, long or three-in-one: one down jacket, multiple outfits

The reversible down jacket flips inside out to change its look: the Awa and Awill from Peak Mountain feature two sides with different appearances, handy for varying outfits during a week of skiing with just one piece in the suitcase. The Awill adds a long cut that covers the thighs, appreciated on chairlifts exposed to wind. The Acixi three-in-one combines an outer shell and an inner down jacket: worn together in severe cold or separately, the outer layer alone in spring and the down jacket alone for a stroll in the resort.

Size and fitted cut: how to choose your ski jacket

A ski jacket should be chosen to be worn over a technical base layer and a thin fleece: the zip should close without pulling, arms crossed, and the sleeves should cover the wrists when holding poles. The fitted cut of models Peak Mountain or the Dare 2B Lustre, with a shiny finish, accentuates the waist. The Head Rebels Easy comes from the brand founded by Howard Head, the American inventor of metal skis, and the Luhta Haukila from the Finnish house established in Lahti in 1907. Finally, check that the hood fits over the helmet.

Good deals

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

Frequently asked questions

How do you wash a down ski jacket?

You wash it in the machine on a delicate cycle at thirty degrees, with a special down detergent and without fabric softener. Tumble drying on a low temperature, with a few dryer balls, restores its loft by separating clumps of feathers.

How to restore the water resistance of a down ski jacket?

When water stops beading on the fabric, apply a water-repellent spray or add it to the wash, then dry according to the label. The gentle heat of drying reactivates the original treatment.

Is a down ski jacket enough without anything over it?

Yes, if it is water-repellent and has a hood and a snow skirt, like the slope models. An urban down jacket without these features allows snow to enter with the first fall and gets wet quickly.

How to store a down ski jacket off-season?

You store it clean and perfectly dry, hung up or folded without compressing it, in a breathable cotton bag. If left compressed for months in a bag, the insulation loses some of its loft and therefore its warmth.

What does the fill power of down mean?

It's the volume occupied by one ounce of down, expressed in cubic inches. The higher it is, the more air the down traps for the same weight: above six hundred, it is considered good quality down.