Introduction to the function and structure of ski suits

1. What is the function of ski suits?

1. Waterproof

When skiing, you spend most of your time dealing with snow and ice. Snow will definitely 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 suit, making the skier uncomfortable or causing illness.

2. Windproof

It can be said that the windproof function of ski suits is an important indicator to measure its warmth. When you're zipping down a hill and gusts of cold wind whizz by, you'll see why wind protection is so important to a piece of clothing. Ski suits can be very important.

3. Breathable

Skiing is a relatively strenuous sport that burns a lot of calories and sweats during exercise. If the sweat can not be discharged in time, it will make people's underwear soaked, and it is not good to sweat in cold weather. Especially when a skier is sitting in the car or relatively still, sweat can condense in the clothes, and the condensed water can freeze quickly. At this time, if you continue to stay still, there is a danger of frostbite.

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Second, the structure of the ski suit

1. Cut

Ski suits generally adopt better cutting methods such as draping. A ski suit that is too tight will limit the gliding motion while skiing, while a good ski suit should feel comfortable and loose when worn. In general, the front of the ski suit should be slightly longer than your wrists when you straighten your arms. At this time, there should be no tightness or other uncomfortable feeling in the armpit, because the upper body will be in a wider range when skiing. In a full range of sports, it is especially suitable for beginners.

2. Filler

The material of the padding determines the warmth of the ski suit, as well as the weight, breathability and comfort of the ski suit. At present, most of the ski suits use hollow cotton or DuPont cotton with better thermal insulation.

3. Neckline

The neckline of the ski suit is designed with an upright high neckline, which can effectively prevent the entry of cold air. It's also worth noting that some ski suits have hoods that can be retracted into the neckline, causing the neckline to change in shape, affecting the comfort of the neckline. For example, some ski suits will swell after the hat is retracted into the collar, making the neck uncomfortable; the neckline of some ski suits will not be closely combined with the skin due to the thinning of the hat when the hat is taken off, allowing cold air to enter easily and reducing the warmth of the clothes. . gender.

4. Cuffs

The cuffs of the ski suit should be designed as a neckline and should be adjustable, and better ski suits should also have hand guards to enhance the wind resistance of the cuffs and prevent snow from entering.

5. Zipper

The zipper head of the ski suit should be as large as possible to facilitate pulling when wearing gloves. At the same time, the design of the seams around the zipper should be simple and reasonable to avoid cumbersomeness, so as not to clamp the lining when the zipper is pulled. Of course, as outdoor sportswear, the zipper of ski suits should also be strong and durable.

6. Placket

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

7. Waist

For split ski suits (tops), the waist design is a must, and there should be a drawstring or belt when tightening to effectively prevent the entry of cold air and snow.

8. Color

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

3. What are the ski suit fabrics?

Ski suit fabrics are generally GORE-TEX and nylon. The outer layer of the ski suit is made of highly waterproof, breathable, windproof, abrasion-resistant and tear-resistant fabric with strong texture. The inner thermal insulation material is usually silk cotton or DuPont cotton with good thermal insulation, which can comprehensively improve the thermal insulation and air permeability of ski suits, and provide good thermal insulation conditions for skiers to ride on the ropeway.

Due to the low temperature, strong wind and hard snow in most ski resorts, from the perspective of clothing materials, the ski suit fabrics use windproof nylon or ripstop materials. Most skiers will prefer to wear GORE-TEX fabrics that provide excellent water resistance, wind resistance and breathability. In a violent blizzard.