Winter sports

The Winter sports category mainly consists of ski clothing for the slopes: jackets, trousers, fleece tops and technical base layer tops, mostly in women's cuts. Gloves, a ski helmet, balaclavas and a ski boot bag complete the range. For the ice, you'll find CCM hockey skate blades and blade holders here. Clothing from Sportalm, Luhta and Picture combines PrimaLoft insulation, stretchy Polartec fleece and a water-repellent finish without fluorinated substances.

What do labels such as PrimaLoft, Polartec and Teflon EcoElite mean?

Several technologies appear repeatedly on ski clothing labels. Once you know what they mean, it's easier to compare two jackets that look the same in a photograph.

Bluesign and Oeko-Tex are certifications. The first assesses the environmental impact of the entire manufacturing process; the second tests the finished fabric for harmful substances.

How should you layer your clothing for skiing?

Three layers work well on the slopes. A technical base layer next to your skin wicks away sweat, a fleece top in the middle retains warmth, and a jacket and trousers on the outside protect you from wind and snow. When the day warms up, you can take off the fleece and keep the jacket on. That's why it's worth choosing individual pieces that work together, rather than just a ready-made outfit.

Women's ski jackets and trousers make up most of the range. Sportalm and Luhta use the numbered sizes 34, 36 and 38, while the other brands use letter sizes from XS to L. When you try clothing on, raise your arms and squat down low: the jacket shouldn't ride up above your waist, and the trousers shouldn't pull at your knees.

Where can you find equipment for skiing and hockey?

The Skiing category includes ski jackets, trousers and the layers to wear underneath. The Hockey category contains CCM blades and blade holders for skates. A replacement blade must fit the holder system and be the same length as the original.