Introduction to the function and structure of ski suits, and what are the ski suit fabrics?

Introduction to the function and structure of ski suits, and what are the ski suit fabrics?

Ski suits are clothing worn during skiing. The main functions of ski suits are waterproof, windproof, breathable, and preventing cold and keeping warm. These functions are mainly realized through fabrics and practical structural design.

The structure of the ski suit includes tailoring, filling, neckline, cuffs, zipper, color and other designs. Ski suit fabrics are generally made of GORE-TEX and nylon materials. Ski suits made of the GORE-TEX fabric have good waterproof performance and sweat-wicking ability, which are very popular among skiers.

Let’s take a look at the knowledge of ski wear fabrics!

What are the functions of ski suits

1. Waterproof.

When skiing, most of the time is dealing with ice and snow. Snow will stick to the skiing process, and the snow left on the clothes will melt quickly. If the water-resistance of the ski suit is not good, the snow water is likely to seep into the clothes, making the skier uncomfortable or causing disease.

• Windproof.

Windproof function of a ski suit is an important indicator to measure its warmth retention. When you descend rapidly from a mountain, slope and gusts of cold wind whizzes past your ears, you will understand why the windproof function is so essential for a ski suit.

• Breathable

Skiing is a relatively vigorous exercise, which consumes many calories during practice, and the amount of sweat will increase accordingly. If the sweat cannot be discharged in time, it will make people’s underwear soaked. It is not good to sweat in cold weather. Especially when the skier is sitting on the car or is relatively static, sweat will condense in the clothes, and the dew will quickly freeze into ice. If you continue to stay still at this time, there will be a risk of frostbite.

The structure of the ski suit.

• Tailoring

Ski suits generally adopt better cutting methods such as three-dimensional cutting. Ski suits that are too tight will limit the sliding action when skiing, and a good ski suit should make the skier feel both close and loose when wearing it. Generally speaking, when you straighten your arms, the skirt of the ski suit should be slightly longer than the wrist. At this time, there should be no tightness or other uncomfortable feelings in the armpits because the upper limbs will be in a more extensive range when skiing in the full range of sports, especially beginners.

• Filling Material

The filling material determines the warmth of the ski suit and affects the weight, breathability, and comfort of the ski suit. At present, most of the ski suits are made of hollow cotton or DuPont cotton with better warmth retention.

• Neckline,

The neckline of the ski suit is designed as an upright high-neck opening, which can effectively prevent the entry of cold air. Another point worth noting is that some ski suit hats can be stowed into the collar, resulting in a change in the shape of the neckline and affecting the comfort of the neckline. For example, some ski suits expand after the hat is put into the collar, making the neck feel uncomfortable; the neckline of some ski suits will become thinner because the cap is taken out and not closely integrated with the skin, allowing cold air to enter quickly and reducing the warmth of the clothes. Sex.

• Cuffs

The cuffs of ski suits should be designed to be necked, and the tightness should be adjusted. Better ski suits should also have handguards to enhance the windproofness of the cuffs and prevent snow from entering.

• Zipper

The zipper head of the ski suit should be made as large as possible to facilitate the pulling when wearing gloves. At the same time, the design of the seams around the zipper should be concise, reasonable and avoid cumbersome, to prevent the interlining cloth from being caught when the zipper is pulled. Of course, as outdoor sportswear, the zipper for ski wear should also be solid and durable.

• The placket

The zipper at the placket of the ski suit should be waterproof and windproof.

• Retracting the waist For split ski suits (tops), a waist-retracting design is necessary, and a drawstring or waist belt should be attached at the same time to prevent cold air and snow from entering when tightening effectively.

• Color

In terms of color, red, orange, red, yellow, and other colors that have a significant contrast with white will make the wearer look more eye-catching. At the same time, it can also increase the sense of movement when skiing. However, in recent years, the trend of simpler colors such as dark green and dark gray has gradually emerged.

What are the ski clothing fabrics

Ski suit fabrics are generally more GORE-TEX and nylon. The outer layer of the ski suit is made of highly waterproof, breathable, windproof, wear-resistant and tear-resistant fabrics with a firm texture. The inner layer of thermal insulation material usually uses silk cotton or DuPont cotton with good thermal insulation, which comprehensively enhances the warmth and breathability of the ski suit to provide an excellent thermal condition for skiers when riding on the ropeway.

Since most of the ski resorts are low in temperature, windy, and challenging in snow, it is better to use windproof nylon or tear-resistant fabric for ski clothing fabrics from the perspective of clothing materials. Most skiers will prefer to wear ski suits with excellent waterproof, windproof and breathable GORE-TEX fabrics. It can still resist the entry of rain and snow under violent storms (snow). While the waterproof performance is superior, the sweat can pass through the fabric and drain smoothly, making people feel very comfortable; for friends crawling on the snow, This feature is essential. Even if you ski all day long, you won’t get the clothes inside the snow suit wet.