Technical Data

 

What Should You Look for When Buying Ski Wear?

If you're wondering what makes good ski wear, the answer is simple: it should keep you warm, dry, comfortable and able to move freely while skiing.

Because skiing is an active sport, your clothing needs to perform in cold, snowy mountain conditions. At Winternational we carefully select women’s ski jackets, ski pants, ski suits and ladies ski accessories including ski helmets and ski goggles from specialist winter sports brands designed for performance on the slopes.

The Key Features of Good Ski Wear

The best ski clothing is designed to be:

  • breathable

  • water and wind resistant

  • insulating but lightweight

  • flexible or stretchy for movement

These features help regulate your body temperature and protect you from cold mountain weather.

Breathability

Breathable fabrics allow sweat and moisture vapour to escape, preventing you from becoming hot, damp or uncomfortable while skiing.

Breathability is usually measured in grams per square metre over 24 hours.

  • above 5,000 g/m²/24h is considered good

  • above 8,000 g/m²/24h is excellent for active skiing

Higher breathability helps keep you dry and comfortable throughout the day.

Water Resistance

Ski wear needs to prevent snow and moisture from getting inside your clothing.

Water resistance is measured in millimetres.

  • 5,000 mm provides good protection

  • 10,000 mm or more offers excellent protection for skiing

Many ski garments also use taped seams to stop water entering through stitching.

Insulation

Good ski insulation keeps you warm without adding bulk.

High performance materials include:

These materials trap body heat while remaining breathable.

Technical Fabrics and Stretch

Modern ski clothing often uses stretch fabrics so you can move comfortably.

Examples include:

  • Polartec and Polartec Power Stretch for warmth and breathability

  • Schoeller WB-400 technical fabric for wind resistance and flexibility

Stretch fabrics help ski wear fit better and move naturally when skiing.

Ski Goggles and Eye Protection

All ski goggles should filter 100% of harmful UV rays and follow the EN174 safety standard.

Lens categories indicate how much light passes through:

  • Category 1 for fog or low light

  • Category 2 for cloudy conditions

  • Category 3 for sunny weather

  • Category 4 for very bright high-altitude conditions

Choosing the right lens helps improve visibility on the slopes.

Environmentally Responsible Ski Wear

Many premium ski brands now manufacture garments using responsible standards such as:

These standards help ensure ski wear is produced safely and responsibly.

Final Tip

When buying ski clothing, choose garments designed specifically for winter sports rather than general fashion items. Technical ski wear is built to perform in cold, snowy conditions while keeping you comfortable all day on the mountain.

Any questions on the technical or performance or style of our women's ski wear? 

Please email lookgood@winternational.co.uk and we will happily assist you.