Arc'Teryx Thorium Jacket Men
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- Gender
- Men
| CM. | Sleeve | Chest | Waist | Hip |
| S | 84 | 97 | 81 | 95 |
| M | 86 | 102 | 86 | 100 |
| L | 89 | 110 | 94 | 108 |
| XL | 91 | 118 | 102 | 116 |
- A | Chest: Using a tape measure, measure your chest at the point where it is widest.
- B | Waist: Using a tape measure, measure your waistline at the point where it is the least wide.
- C | Hip: Using a tape measure, measure your hip circumference at the point where it is widest.
- D | Sleeve: Using a tape measure, measure your sleeve from your neck to your wrist.
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A padded jacket or pants contains a filling of down, wool, or synthetic material.
Meer informatieWhat Is an Insulated Ski Jacket and What Are the Options?
An insulated ski jacket is essential for anyone seeking warmth and comfort while skiing or snowboarding. The insulation helps maintain your body temperature, even in the harshest conditions. There are different types of insulation, each with its own advantages. In this guide, we explain the differences so you can make the perfect choice.
Down Insulation: Lightweight and Extremely Warm
A jacket insulated with down is the ideal choice for those looking for maximum warmth without sacrificing comfort. Down provides excellent insulation and is very lightweight, making it perfect for cold, dry conditions. However, keep in mind that down performs less well in wet conditions unless the jacket has been specially treated to resist moisture.
Wool Insulation: Natural and Breathable
Jackets with wool insulation offer a natural alternative. Wool is not only warm but also breathable and retains heat even when damp. This option is ideal for those who prefer natural materials and comfort in varying weather conditions.
Synthetic Insulation: Versatile and Low-Maintenance
Synthetic insulation, such as PrimaLoft or Thinsulate, offers excellent warmth and performs well in wet conditions. This option is often slightly heavier than down but dries quickly and is easier to care for. It’s ideal for active winter sports enthusiasts who value versatility and affordability.
Why Choose an Insulated Ski Jacket?
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Optimal Warmth: Protect yourself against extreme cold.
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Comfort During Activity: Maintain your freedom of movement without sacrificing insulation.
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Suitable for Various Weather Conditions: Whether you're skiing in powder snow or braving a cold wind, an insulated jacket adapts to your needs.
Which Insulation Suits You Best?
The right insulation depends on your personal preferences and the conditions in which you’ll wear the jacket. Looking for ultimate warmth and comfort? Go for down. Need a versatile, low-maintenance option? Consider synthetic materials. Or choose wool for a natural feel.
Our premium ski jackets combine functionality, style, and top quality, so you can fully enjoy your winter sports adventure. Explore our collection and find your perfect insulated ski jacket!
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- Synthetic fill zoned where moisture builds up
- Two-way zip opens over a climbing harness
- Fleece-lined hand pockets, packs down small
- No hood: needs a shell or helmet in wind
- DWR only, no membrane: not for rain or wet snow
- No powder skirt, pass pocket or RECCO
The Arc'teryx Thorium Jacket is a men's down-insulated jacket without a hood, built for cold and dry conditions: belay warmth at the crag, winter approaches and everyday cold-weather wear. What sets it apart is the composite fill, with goose down in baffled chambers and synthetic insulation zoned into the areas where moisture builds up. A mini-ripstop face fabric with a DWR finish sheds light, dry snow, but this is an insulator and not a shell.
Who is the Thorium Jacket for?
The Arc'teryx Thorium Jacket suits a climber, boulderer or winter hiker who wants compressible down warmth for dry cold and already owns a waterproof shell for wet weather. It is the wrong choice if you need a hood, if you ski and want a powder skirt, lift-pass pocket or RECCO reflector, or if you want a thin packable down midlayer to wear under a close-fitting hardshell. Arc'teryx positions this jacket as a standalone piece.
How warm is the Arc'teryx Thorium Jacket?
Warmth comes from baffled goose down, with synthetic insulation placed where sweat and condensation collect so loft is kept in the spots where down would collapse. Fleece-lined hand pockets, an adjustable hem drawcord and a two-way front zipper that opens over a climbing harness let you control heat while belaying or standing around. Arc'teryx does not publish temperature ratings for its garments, and down loses insulating performance once wet, so warmth drops in rain, wet snow or heavy sweat.
Which size should you choose in the Thorium Jacket?
Use the men's tops size chart on this page: compare your chest measurement and your preferred centre-back length rather than ordering from memory. The Thorium Jacket is offered here in M, L and XL in Black. If you plan to wear a fleece or a heavy midlayer underneath, work from the chart instead of your usual Arc'teryx size, because the extra layer changes the chest measurement you need.
How is the Arc'teryx Thorium Jacket constructed?
The Arc'teryx Thorium Jacket is a baffled down jacket with a composite insulation layout. Goose down sits in sewn-through baffle chambers across the body and sleeves, while synthetic insulation is zoned into the panels where moisture collects, so those areas keep loft when the down around them would flatten. The outer layer is a mini-ripstop construction, chosen to hold down in place and to resist snags, and it carries a DWR finish that lets dry snow and short drizzle bead and roll off. There is no membrane and no taped seams, so the jacket works as an insulator under or over other layers rather than as weather protection on its own.
Is the Thorium Jacket suitable for climbing, hiking and resort days?
Cold-weather rock climbing and bouldering are the clearest use case for this down jacket: the two-way front zipper opens from the bottom so you can reach a climbing harness without taking the jacket off, articulated patterning and gusseted underarms keep the sleeves in place when you reach overhead, and two oversized internal dump pockets swallow gloves, a hat or a chalk bag at a belay. It also works for winter hiking and approaches in dry cold, as an insulating layer on cold resort days, and as a warm jacket for daily wear. It stops where water starts. In sustained rain or wet snow you need a waterproof shell over it, and for high-output aerobic effort in damp air a synthetic-insulated jacket is the better tool. Without a hood, you will want a helmet-compatible shell or a separate hood once the wind picks up.
How do you wash and care for a down jacket like this?
Machine wash the Arc'teryx Thorium Jacket on a gentle, low-temperature cycle, ideally in a front-load machine; in a top-load machine use a mesh bag to protect the baffles. Rinse twice so no detergent stays trapped in the down, wash dark colours separately and skip fabric softener and bleach, both of which reduce the loft of down and the performance of the DWR finish. Tumble dry on low with a few tennis balls to break up clumps and restore volume. Do not dry clean and do not iron. Store the jacket loose rather than compressed so the down keeps its fill over the seasons; it compresses and packs down readily when you do need to carry it.
What about the down in the Thorium Jacket?
Arc'teryx states that 100% of the down it uses is certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS), certified by IDFL under number TE-99950273. That is a brand-level commitment covering the down supply chain. One practical note on washing: the black Thorium Jacket of this generation is not PFAS-free and can release plastic microfibres during washing, so wash it only when it genuinely needs it.
- Baffled down construction with zoned synthetic insulation
- Mini-ripstop face fabric
- DWR finish on the face fabric
- Two-way front zipper for harness access
- Zipped chest pocket
- Two oversized internal dump pockets
- Fleece-lined hand pockets
- Adjustable hem drawcord
- Articulated patterning
- Gusseted underarms
- Compressible and packable
- Without hood
