A Guide to Buying Ski Clothing (Index Overview)

1.Waterproof Performance (Windproof as well)

① Newbies may fall frequently, while pros may skiing in powder, leading to snow sticking to the clothing. If the clothing is not waterproof, it will quickly become wet, resulting in extreme cold. The waterproof index ranges from 5000-20000 mm;

② Index Reference

8000mm - General waterproofing

10000mm - Good waterproofing (even after being hit with a 10-meter-high water column for an hour, it remains non-permeable);

20000mm - Super waterproof (the highest-end product on the market can reach up to 28000mm)

Choose clothing with good waterproof material markings:

Gore-Tex®; Primaloft®; Defender; Dermizax; DryQ; Pertex, etc.

(skivigor ski clothing usually uses a pressure bonding process for waterproofing)

Summary: General ski enthusiasts can choose a jacket with 10000mm waterproof performance. Pay attention to whether the zipper is also waterproof or has an anti-leakage design.

2.Breathability Performance

① Skiing generates heat, and if the body's heat is not released in time, it will accumulate inside, leading to increased sweating.

② The breathable index of 10000: 10000 g/m2/24h, meaning that 10000g of water can pass through every square meter within 24 hours.

③ Usually, there are zippers under the arms and even on the inside of the thighs of ski clothing to increase breathability. Of course, high-end ski jackets usually have underarm zippers for better breathability.

④ MVTR index is a breathability index used by French ski clothing brands

lMVTR10000 grs/m2/24h - general breathability
l10000 grs/m2/24hMVTR200000 - good breathability
lMVTR30000 - very breathable

⑤ RET breathability index is commonly used by American brands

lRET6 - strong breathability
l6RET12 - breathable
l12RET20 - weak breathability
l20 - non-breathable

3.Warmth

① The higher the altitude, the lower the temperature, and the better the warmth performance of the clothing needed.

② The time of skiing determines the temperature difference between December and April.

③ The latitude of the skiing location determines the temperature. It is best to check the local climate beforehand.

④ Whether skiing on wild snow, hiking in the snow, climbing, or taking a cable car for a longer time, the thickness of the required outerwear is determined.

(skivigor insulated ski clothing has a cold-resistant, breathable, and warm effect)

4.Safety

Recco locator device.

Generally, it appears on ski jacket, ski pants,ski boots, snowshoes, helmets, and snowboards.

Equipment with this locator device belongs to high-end products. Advanced skiers who are likely to go skiing on wild snow or those who ski in places with fewer people are more likely to use clothing with Recco devices.

Function: Help rescue teams save athletes in dangerous situations.

5.Wear Resistance

① Usually marked as 50D, 75D, 100D, the larger the number, the more fibers there are within a single textile line, and the less likely it is to break.

② Generally, ski clothing materials are made of polyester or nylon, or a mixture of materials. P or N are used instead of nylon/polyester;

③ Nylon/polyester/cotton.