Ski Fleeces / Mid Layers

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

A ski fleece for outstanding comfort!

The CimAlp second-layer clothing range includes ski fleeces, fleece sweatshirts, warm zip jackets and fleece gilets. All these second-layer garments are designed to provide consistent warmth on the slopes without restricting your movement.

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

How to choose your fleece jacket for skiing?

Unfortunately, there's no way to predict what the weather will be like during your ski holiday! You often need to prepare for a range of conditions. If you feel the cold easily or if 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 to find out how to kit yourself out with the right ski fleece jacket:

• Go for stretch fabrics: skiing is a physically demanding sport, and a stretchy, comfortable fabric is an undeniable asset for your ski fleece jacket
• A compact ski fleece: this will allow you to easily remove it 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 absorb 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 a synthetic fibre insulating garment such as fleece, which has the advantage of retaining its insulating properties even when wet. It also offers good breathability and dries quickly. You can also opt for down, with a lightweight down jacket that will provide unmatched warmth, especially during static phases.

What are the possible mid-layers for skiing?

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

• The fleece

Fleece jackets and pullovers 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, compactable 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 freezing conditions, a down jacket is the better choice.

By following these tips, 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 trousers
• - The ski thermal base layers