Ski Fleeces / Mid Layers

Explore our range of ski clothing all our ski fleece jackets and all mid layers to keep you warm on the slopes when it's cold.

A ski fleece for excellent comfort!

The CimAlp mid layer clothing range includes ski fleeces, fleece sweatshirts, zipped warm jackets and fleece gilets. All these mid layer garments are designed to provide consistent warmth on the slopes and not restrict your movement.

Choosing a ski fleece jacket is ideal for combining great comfort, good thermal protection and excellent functionality. At high altitude and in very cold weather, a warm fleece jacket remains the perfect companion for all winter sports enthusiasts.

How to choose your fleece jacket for skiing?

Unfortunately, you can't predict the weather for your ski holiday week! You therefore often need to prepare for different conditions. If you feel the cold easily or the weather is cold with low temperatures, it would be a shame not to be able to make the most of the slopes.

Follow our tips on how to kit yourself out with a good ski fleece jacket:

• Go for stretch fabrics: skiing is a sporting activity that can be intense depending on your style, so a stretchy and comfortable fabric will be an undeniable asset for your ski fleece jacket.
• A packable ski fleece: this will allow you to take it off easily and stow it in your ski backpack when the sun comes out or when you increase the intensity of your session.
• Adapt to your kit: if you ski in a warm ski jacket with a thermal base layer, this will keep you warmer than if you prefer to ski in a waterproof jacket.

What are the benefits of mid layers for skiing?

The insulating or mid layer is there to keep you warm. It will also receive the moisture released by the first layer, so it is important that it is breathable. This insulating layer must trap air around your body to retain the heat you naturally generate. You can choose an insulating garment in synthetic fibres such as fleece, which has the advantage of retaining its insulating properties even when wet. It also has good breathability and dries quickly. You can also opt for down, with a lightweight down jacket that will provide unrivalled warmth, especially during static phases.

What mid layers can you use for skiing?

Here are the two main types of mid layers used for skiing:

• The fleece

Fleece jackets and jumpers are very popular as a mid layer for skiing. Fleece is soft, warm, lightweight and offers good thermal insulation. It retains body heat and wicks away moisture to keep you warm and dry during physical activity.

• The down jacket

These are jackets padded with down or synthetic insulation. They offer excellent thermal insulation and are ideal for very cold days on the ski slopes. Down jackets are lightweight, compressible and provide good warmth without being bulky.

How to choose the right thickness for mid layers?

When the temperature is mild or if you tend to get warm when skiing, a lightweight fleece mid layer is an ideal option. If you tend to feel the cold or face icy conditions, a down jacket is the better choice.

By following this advice, you should be able to kit yourself out with a ski fleece jacket that will keep you warm on the slopes even in cold weather!

If you'd like to complete your kit, check out our ski range:

• - The men's & women's ski jackets
• - The ski trousers
• - The ski salopettes
• - The thermal ski base layers