Tech Fleece Hood
MA-1512
- Sku
- MA-1512
- Gender
- Men
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.
- Four-way stretch fleece with flatlock seams
- Three zipped pockets, chest pocket included
- Quick-drying recycled polyester blend
- No membrane or DWR: not for rain or wet snow
- Open fleece face lets wind through
- Close-fitting hood, not stated helmet-compatible
The Mountain Studio Tech Fleece Hood is a full-zip technical fleece midlayer for men, made to sit under a hardshell on cold ski days and to be worn on its own when the weather is mild. It is built from a four-way stretch recycled polyester blend with elastane, joined with flatlock seams, so it moves with the body and dries quickly without adding bulk. The design is deliberately quiet: clean lines, a close-fitting hood and three zipped pockets.
Who is this fleece for?
The Tech Fleece Hood suits skiers, ski tourers and mountain walkers who want one stretchy, quick-drying layer that works under a shell in the cold and alone in milder weather. It is not a weather layer: there is no membrane, no stated water column and no DWR finish, so rain and wet snow call for a shell over it. It is also not a replacement for a down or synthetic insulated jacket in deep winter cold, and no RECCO reflector is fitted.
How warm and breathable is the Tech Fleece Hood?
This is an unmembraned fleece, so air passes straight through the fabric. That keeps it breathable during high-output efforts such as skinning uphill, and the fabric is quick-drying when you sweat. The same open structure means wind passes through as well, so on exposed ridges the Tech Fleece Hood needs a shell on top. No fabric weight in g/m2 and no insulation value are stated by the brand, so its warmth cannot be compared numerically with other fleeces.
Which size should you choose?
The Tech Fleece Hood has a regular fit that layers easily and uses men's sizing, available in XS, S, M, L, XL and 2XL. It fits true to size: order your usual size. Only if you plan to wear it over thicker midlayers does the manufacturer suggest going one size up.
How is the Tech Fleece Hood constructed?
The Mountain Studio Tech Fleece Hood is a single-layer garment: a recycled polyester blend with elastane, with no lining and no membrane between you and the outside. The elastane content gives four-way stretch, so the fabric follows shoulder and arm movement instead of resisting it. The seams are flatlock, which lays the seam allowance flat against the skin rather than leaving a ridge under a backpack strap or a shell. A full-length YKK front zipper opens the fleece completely for ventilation or for pulling it on over a baselayer, and a chin protector sits at the top of the zipper so the slider does not meet your throat.
Is the Tech Fleece Hood suitable for ski touring?
Ski touring is where this fleece is strongest. On the climb, the air-permeable fleece face dumps heat and the quick-drying fabric handles the sweat that comes with a sustained effort, while the stretch keeps pole plants and high steps unrestricted. The zipped chest pocket stays reachable with a pack hip belt done up, and the two zipped hand pockets hold small items without spilling them on a transition. Where it stops is exposure: with no windproof membrane and no water-resistant finish stated, the Tech Fleece Hood is a layer to put under a shell once you reach a windy col or the weather turns. The hood is close-fitting and is not described as helmet-compatible, so plan on wearing it under a helmet rather than over one.
What is it made of and how do you wash it?
The main fabric of the Tech Fleece Hood is a recycled polyester blend with elastane; the brand does not state the fibre percentages. Polyester fleece holds very little water, which is why the fabric dries fast and stays light when damp, and the elastane keeps the shape after repeated stretching. Wash it in the machine on an easy-care cycle at 30 °C, turned inside out and separately, with all fasteners closed and a mild detergent. Skip fabric softener: it coats the fibres and slows down the drying and moisture transport that this fleece depends on.
What about sustainability?
The main fabric of the Tech Fleece Hood is a recycled polyester blend. No further environmental certifications, country of origin or additional sustainability claims are stated by the brand, and we do not add any.
- Full-length front zipper with YKK zipper
- Chin protector at the top of the zipper
- Close-fitting hood
- Zippered chest pocket
- Two zippered hand pockets
- Four-way stretch fabric
- Flatlock seams
- Quick-drying fabric
- Men's sizing, XS to 2XL
- Available in Smoked Paprika and Black Onyx
- Main fabric: recycled polyester blend with elastane (percentages not stated by the brand)
- Zipper: YKK
