ORTOVOX Swisswool Piz Boe Vest W
61532
- Sku
- 61532
- Gender
- Women
| CM. | Chest | Waist | Hip | Body- length |
| XS | 78 - 82 | 61 - 65 | 86 - 90 | 160 - 163 |
| S | 83 - 87 | 66 - 70 | 91 - 95 | 163 - 166 |
| M | 88 - 92 | 71 - 75 | 96 - 100 | 166 - 170 |
| L | 93 - 98 | 76 - 81 | 101 - 106 | 170 - 174 |
| XL | 99 - 104 | 82 - 87 | 107 - 112 | 174 - 178 |
- 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.
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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!
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- 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.
- 60 g/m² Swisswool over the torso, 204 g total
- Chest pockets usable under pack or harness
- Stretch side and back panels vent on the climb
- Sleeveless: arms get no wind or cold protection
- Water repellent only, not for rain or wet snow
- Athletic cut leaves little room for a thick midlayer
The ORTOVOX Swisswool Piz Boe Vest W is a women's insulated vest for ski touring and alpine terrain, built around a 60 g/m² Swisswool filling over the torso and uninsulated MERINO AIRSOLATION stretch panels at the sides and back. At 204 grams it adds core warmth and wind protection without sleeves, so your arms stay free and your body heat can escape on a long climb. The two chest pockets sit high, where a backpack hipbelt or a climbing harness cannot block them.
Who is this vest for?
This is for a woman ski tourer, alpinist or mountaineer who overheats in a full insulated jacket on the way up but still wants a warm core. The ORTOVOX Swisswool Piz Boe Vest W is a layering piece, not a shell: it is water repellent, without a membrane, so sustained rain or wet snow calls for a hardshell over the top. It is also a women's-specific cut.
How warm is the Swisswool Piz Boe Vest W?
The quilted front and back carry 60 g/m² of Swisswool, a filling of 80% virgin wool and 20% polylactide that keeps regulating moisture as you work. That is light insulation, aimed at active movement around freezing rather than at standing still on a lift queue or a belay stance. The stretch panels at the sides and back deliberately trade warmth for airflow.
Which size should you choose?
ORTOVOX gives this vest an athletic fit, the closest of its four cuts. The fit model is 1.74 m tall and wears size M. Plan it over a base layer or thin midlayer and check your chest measurement against the size chart on this page; if you want a heavy fleece underneath, go one size up.
How is the ORTOVOX Swisswool Piz Boe Vest W constructed?
The ORTOVOX Swisswool Piz Boe Vest W combines three elements. The outer is PERTEX QUANTUM in 100% recycled polyamide, a tightly woven, lightweight face fabric that blocks wind and sheds light moisture. Behind it sits 60 g/m² of Swisswool, a wool-based filling of 80% virgin wool and 20% polylactide, held in place by a triangle-pattern quilting. The sides and the back panel skip insulation entirely and use MERINO AIRSOLATION stretch fabric, which moves with you and lets warm, damp air out. Even the chest pockets contribute: their mesh lining doubles as a ventilation zone. Total weight is 204 grams.
Is this vest suitable for ski touring?
Ski touring is what the Swisswool Piz Boe Vest W was designed around. On the ascent it keeps your core warm against wind while the uninsulated side and back panels dump heat, and the two chest pockets stay reachable with a pack on your back or a harness around your waist. The elastic hem and the pre-adjusted hood with its elastic edge and softshell binding keep bulk down under a shell. Where it stops is clear enough: there are no sleeves, so your arms get no insulation and no wind protection, and there is no membrane, which makes it a poor choice as the outer layer in steady rain or heavy wet snow. For long static spells in real cold, 60 g/m² over the torso alone is not enough.
What is the ORTOVOX Swisswool Piz Boe Vest W made of?
Outer fabric and lining are both 100% recycled polyamide. The filling is Swisswool: 80% virgin wool with 20% polylactide. The stretch inserts at the sides and back are a blend of 74% polyamide, 15% virgin merino wool and 11% elastane, which is where the four-way give in the panels comes from. Wool filling handles damp conditions better than many lightweight fills and resists odour build-up over several tour days, so this vest can stay in the pack between outings without needing a wash every time. Always follow the care label sewn into the garment.
How sustainable is this ORTOVOX vest?
Both the PERTEX QUANTUM shell and the lining use recycled polyamide, and the insulation is Swisswool rather than a synthetic fill. The vest is made in Europe, with Serbia as the country of origin.
- 60 g/m² Swisswool filling (80% virgin wool, 20% polylactide)
- PERTEX QUANTUM outer fabric in recycled polyamide
- MERINO AIRSOLATION stretch inserts at the sides and back
- Triangle-pattern quilting
- Hood with elastic edge, pre-adjusted, with softshell binding
- 2 chest pockets, positioned for use with a backpack or climbing harness
- Mesh pocket lining with ventilation function
- Elastic hem
- Sleeveless construction
- Athletic fit
- Weight 204 grams
- Made in Europe
- Outer fabric (PERTEX QUANTUM): 100% recycled polyamide
- Filling (Swisswool): 80% virgin wool, 20% polylactide
- Lining: 100% recycled polyamide
- MERINO AIRSOLATION stretch inserts: 74% polyamide, 15% virgin merino wool, 11% elastane
