ORTOVOX 185 Rock’N’Wool Short Pants Men
84122
- Sku
- 84122
- Gender
- Men
| CM. | Hip | Leg | Body- length |
| S | 95 - 99 | 77 - 79 | 170 - 174 |
| M | 100 - 104 | 79 - 81 | 174 - 178 |
| L | 105 - 110 | 81 - 83 | 178 - 182 |
| XL | 111 - 116 | 83 - 85 | 182 - 186 |
| XXL | 117 - 122 | 85 - 87 | 186 - 190 |
- A | Hip: Using a tape measure, measure your hip circumference at the point where it is widest.
- B | Leg: Using a tape measure, measure the inside of your leg from your groin to your ankles.
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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.
- 100% merino jersey, 185 g/m², 19 micron fibre
- 3/4 leg ends above the ski boot cuff
- Single-layer build, around 166 g
- No wind or water protection: next-to-skin only
- 3/4 cut leaves calf and shin uncovered
- Fine 19-micron wool snags sooner than synthetics
The ORTOVOX 185 Rock'N'Wool Short Pants Men are 3/4-length base layer pants made from 100% virgin merino wool, worn directly against the skin under ski or touring trousers. The single-layer merino jersey weighs 185 g/m² and is knitted from a fine 19-micron fibre, so the leg ends above the ski boot cuff instead of bunching inside it. The whole garment comes in at around 166 g.
Who are these base layer pants for?
These are for ski tourers and freeriders who want a pure wool first layer for long, cold days and who prefer a 3/4 leg that stops above the boot. They are not an outer or mid layer: the ORTOVOX 185 Rock'N'Wool Short Pants Men have no membrane, no wind protection and no water repellency, so they always need trousers over them. If you want your shin and calf covered, choose full-length base layer pants instead.
How warm are the 185 Rock'N'Wool Short Pants?
At 185 g/m² this is a midweight merino knit: warmer than the lightest next-to-skin layers, and built to regulate temperature and moisture rather than to insulate on its own. In deep cold, the 3/4 cut means the lower leg needs a full-length layer or warm trousers over the top.
Which size should you choose?
ORTOVOX gives the 185 Rock'N'Wool Short Pants Men a regular fit, so they sit close without compressing. The manufacturer's model is 1.86 m tall and wears size M. Check your waist and hip measurements against the size chart on this page, and take the size that matches your waist, since the elasticated waistband does the rest.
How are the ORTOVOX 185 Rock'N'Wool Short Pants built?
The ORTOVOX 185 Rock'N'Wool Short Pants Men are a single-layer construction: one 185 g/m² merino jersey, an elasticated waistband and nothing else. There is no lining and no laminate, which is what keeps the pants at roughly 166 g and lets water vapour pass without a membrane in the way. The body is cut as a two-part split design, and a multi-coloured twisted yarn runs through the knit. Because everything happens in one fabric layer, the fibre specification is the performance specification here: 19 microns of merino against the skin, over the thigh and knee only.
Are they suitable for ski touring?
Ski touring and freeride are the main use cases for the ORTOVOX 185 Rock'N'Wool Short Pants Men, with alpine skiing, high alpine mountaineering and general all-mountain winter days alongside them. On a climb the merino moves moisture away from the skin; on the descent the 3/4 leg keeps fabric out of the boot cuff, where a full-length layer can wrinkle under the liner. The limits are clear. Worn alone, these pants stop wind and water not at all. Against rock, a harness or hardware they wear faster than a synthetic knit, and ORTOVOX itself places this style at the bottom of its own range for climbing.
What is the fabric and how durable is it?
The fabric is 100% virgin wool (merino) at 185 g/m², knitted from a 19-micron fibre. That fineness is why the knit sits comfortably next to the skin, and it is also the trade-off: fine wool snags and abrades more easily than polyester or polypropylene base layer fabrics, and it is not a fabric for rough handling or hot washes. Treat these pants as a technical wool garment, wash them gently, and keep them away from abrasive layers worn directly over them. The pants are made in Vietnam.
What does ORTOVOX do for sustainability here?
The wool in the ORTOVOX 185 Rock'N'Wool Short Pants Men is covered by the ORTOVOX Wool Promise (OWP), the brand's own standard for animal welfare and traceability in its wool supply. Production takes place at Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) member facilities. The fibre itself is 100% virgin merino, a renewable animal fibre rather than a petroleum-based synthetic.
- 3/4-length base layer pants
- 100% virgin wool (merino)
- Single-layer merino jersey, 185 g/m²
- 19 micron fibre diameter
- Two-part split design
- Multi-coloured twisted yarn
- Elasticated waistband
- Regular fit
- Weight approx. 166 g
- Wool covered by the ORTOVOX Wool Promise (OWP)
- Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) member production
- Made in Vietnam
- Fabric: 100% virgin wool (merino), 185 g/m², 19 micron fibre diameter
