ORTOVOX Fleece Light Short Pants Men
87101
- Sku
- 87101
- Gender
- Men
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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.
- 26% OWP merino on the skin side, 178 g total
- Waffle inner face moves sweat off the skin
- 7% elastane stretch knit, made in Europe
- No membrane: always needs a shell over it
- 3/4 leg ends above the ankle, lower leg bare
- Close cut, not meant over another midlayer
The ORTOVOX Fleece Light Short Pants Men are 3/4-length fleece base-layer pants for men, built to be worn directly against the skin under ski or ski-touring trousers. The stretch knit of 67% polyester, 26% virgin wool (OWP MERINO) and 7% elastane puts merino on the skin side and a waffle structure on the inside, and the pants weigh 178 g. Leg warmth here comes from a merino-mix fleece, in a leg that stops above the ankle so it stays clear of your boot cuff.
Who are the ORTOVOX Fleece Light Short Pants Men for?
They suit male ski tourers and freeriders who want a warm, stretchy leg layer under a shell on cold winter days in alpine terrain, and they carry over to winter mountaineering. They are not an outer layer: there is no membrane and no wind protection, so rain, wet snow and wind reach you unless a shell goes over the top. Climbing sits at the bottom of what ORTOVOX builds this style for.
How warm are the ORTOVOX Fleece Light Short Pants Men?
Warmth comes from the fabric itself: a 178 g winter-weight fleece knit from the MERINO 280 MIX family, with 26% virgin wool against the skin and a waffle inner face that moves moisture away as you climb. That makes these pants a cold-weather layer. For mild spring days, or sustained high-output skinning in warm air, this is more fabric than you need.
Which size should you choose?
The cut is athletic and close, as a next-to-skin layer should be; the 7% elastane does the work rather than extra room. The elastic waistband sits under a trouser waistband without bulk. Take your usual size and check your waist and hip against the men's size chart on this page. The model on the brand's images is 1.86 m and wears M. Do not size up to fit something underneath, because nothing belongs between these pants and your skin.
How are the ORTOVOX Fleece Light Short Pants Men constructed?
The ORTOVOX Fleece Light Short Pants Men use a single-piece stretch fleece knit rather than a laminate. Three fibres do three jobs: polyester (67%) carries the structure and dries quickly, virgin wool from the ORTOVOX Wool Promise programme (26%) sits on the skin side and regulates temperature, and elastane (7%) lets the fabric follow your knee and hip through a skin track. The inside of the knit is raised into a waffle structure, which creates channels that move sweat off the skin and keeps a thin layer of warm air trapped against the leg. Total weight is 178 g, and there is no membrane, no lining and no insulation panel anywhere in the garment.
Are the ORTOVOX Fleece Light Short Pants Men suitable for ski touring?
Ski touring is the use ORTOVOX places this style highest for, with freeriding close behind. On a cold winter ascent the fleece sits under your touring trousers, stretches with every stride and keeps the thigh and knee warm while the waffle face handles the sweat you generate going up. The 3/4 leg stops above the ankle, so there is no extra fabric bunching inside a ski boot. Where it stops is clear enough: this is a mid-system layer. Without a membrane it offers no protection from wind, rain or wet snow, and it leaves your lower leg bare, so a shell trouser or ski trouser always goes over the top. For climbing, ORTOVOX rates this style at the bottom of its range.
What is the fabric, and how do you look after it?
The fabric of the ORTOVOX Fleece Light Short Pants Men is 67% polyester, 26% virgin wool (OWP MERINO) and 7% elastane. The high polyester share is what makes the knit hard-wearing and fast-drying under a trouser that rubs against it all day, while the wool content is placed where it does most for climate regulation: directly against the skin. The elastane keeps the close cut in shape over repeated wear, so treat it as you would any elastane knit and follow the care label sewn into the garment. The pants are made in Europe, in Lithuania.
What makes the ORTOVOX Fleece Light Short Pants Men a responsible choice?
The wool is sourced under the ORTOVOX Wool Promise (OWP), the brand's own standard for animal welfare and traceability in its wool supply. Production runs under FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION membership, and the pants are manufactured in Lithuania rather than shipped in from far afield. The garment contains no non-textile parts of animal origin.
- 3/4 leg length
- Elastic waistband
- Waffle structure on the inner face
- Merino on the skin side
- Stretch knit with 7% elastane
- Weight 178 g
- Athletic, close-fitting cut
- ORTOVOX Wool Promise (OWP) wool
- FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION production
- No non-textile parts of animal origin
- Made in Europe (Lithuania)
- Product line MERINO 280 MIX
- Fabric: 67% polyester, 26% virgin wool (OWP MERINO), 7% elastane
