Helly Hansen Women Lifa Merino Midweight Gra Crew
49379
- Sku
- 49379
- Gender
- Women
Available directly from stock
Een gevoerde jas bevat een vulling van dons, wol of synthetisch materiaal.
What 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!
- Slim fit
- Medium fit
- Wide fit
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.
- 2-layer fabric with 100% Merino wool exterior
- Flat lock seams and non-itch fabric next to skin
- Midweight layer for piste, off-piste and backcountry
- No membrane: needs a shell in wind, snow or rain
- Midweight: needs a mid layer on cold lift days
- 43% polypropylene; only the exterior is pure Merino
The Helly Hansen LIFA® Merino Midweight Graphic Long Sleeve Crew is a women's long sleeve base layer top for skiing, hiking and mountaineering in cold weather. Its 2-layer LIFA® Merino fabric pairs a 100% Merino wool exterior layer with LIFA® fibre, which adds moisture management to Merino warmth, and the top carries a printed graphic.
Who is the Helly Hansen LIFA® Merino Midweight Graphic Crew for?
This women's base layer top suits you if you ski on the resort, off-piste or in the backcountry, or if you hike, camp or go mountaineering in winter. You wear it next to the skin, under a mid layer and/or a ski jacket. It is not an outer layer for snow, rain or wind. It is also not the right choice if you want a pure Merino garment, because the overall fabric is 57% Merino wool and 43% polypropylene.
How warm is this women's Merino base layer top?
The Helly Hansen LIFA® Merino Midweight Graphic Crew is a midweight base layer with moderate warmth. The knit fabric is breathable and has no membrane, so it lets heat and moisture escape on active climbs and descents. On its own it is not warm enough for cold lift days. Add a mid layer and an insulated or shell jacket on top. Flat lock seams and non-itch fabric keep it comfortable under those layers.
Which size should I choose?
The cut is Regular: not a slim or compression-style second-skin fit. Sizes run from XS to XL. Measure your body and compare the result with the Helly Hansen women's tops size chart on this product page before you order. If you want a close, second-skin feel, this regular-fit base layer top is not the cut for you.
How is the LIFA® Merino 2-layer fabric built?
The Helly Hansen LIFA® Merino Midweight Graphic Long Sleeve Crew uses a 2-layer knit. One layer is the 100% Merino wool exterior. The other is LIFA® fibre, Helly Hansen's own base-layer fibre, which makes up the polypropylene share of the fabric. Together the two layers give an overall composition of 57% Merino wool and 43% polypropylene. The Merino wool contributes breathable warmth, while the LIFA® fibre is there for moisture management during activity. There is no membrane, no lining and no insulation: this women's base layer top works as the first layer of a system, not as a stand-alone garment.
Is the Helly Hansen LIFA® Merino Midweight Graphic Crew suitable for ski touring and resort skiing?
Yes, as a base layer. Helly Hansen lists this women's Merino base layer top for resort skiing, off-piste skiing, backcountry skiing, mountaineering, hiking and camping. On a backcountry ascent, the breathable knit lets you work hard without trapping heat, and the flat lock seams lie flat under a mid layer and ski jacket. On the piste and off-piste, it sits under your shell and insulation as the next-to-skin layer. Where it stops: the fabric has no membrane, so it does not block wind, snow or rain. As a midweight layer, it also does not replace a mid layer or insulated jacket when you stand still in the cold, for example on long chairlift rides. Plan your layering around those limits and the top does its job across the whole day.
What is the Helly Hansen LIFA® Merino Midweight Graphic Crew made of, and how do you wash it?
The overall fabric of the Helly Hansen LIFA® Merino Midweight Graphic Crew is 57% Merino wool and 43% polypropylene, with a 100% Merino wool exterior layer. The fabric is non-itch, so you can wear it directly on the skin. The Merino content sets the care routine, which takes more attention than a fully synthetic base layer. Wash the top inside out with a wool detergent. Do not use fabric softener, and do not wring the garment. If you prefer to put every base layer in with regular detergent and softener, this Merino base layer top is not a good match.
Which colours does the women's LIFA® Merino Midweight Graphic Crew come in?
The Helly Hansen LIFA® Merino Midweight Graphic Long Sleeve Crew is offered here in two colourways with a printed graphic: Navy Star Pixel and Magenta 20. The fabric, construction and fit are the same in both colourways.
- LIFA® Merino fabric
- 100% Merino wool exterior
- 2-layer construction: Merino wool layer and LIFA® fibre
- Flat lock seams
- Non-itch fabric
- Printed graphic
- Long sleeves
- Crew neck
- Overall fabric: 57% Merino wool, 43% polypropylene
- Exterior layer: 100% Merino wool




