Ski & snowboard trousers
Although we are big fans of the three-layer system, it’s not that comfortable to wear more than one extra layer under ski trousers. So really, you should only wear a pair of thermal leggings (and your underpants, of course) under your (waterproof) ski trousers. These leggings ensure that your body heat isn’t lost and your legs stay warm.
It’s a myth that it’s not good to wash your ski wear often. It’s actually quite important to give your ski trousers a good cleaning and care session before and/or after each winter sports holiday to keep them clean, breathable, and water-repellent. We bundled all of our maintenance tips for winter sports enthusiasts in a handy overview. A first handful:
- Your ski trousers can certainly go in the washing machine. Do make sure you close all zips, snaps, and Velcro fasteners.
- Follow the washing instructions on the label and don’t overload your washing machine. Two items per wash is more than enough.
- Use technical laundry products suitable for keeping your ski trousers in top shape. Nikwax and Grangers will do just that, and their products are sustainable as well.
- It’s best to treat your ski trousers with a special impregnating agent after a maximum of two ‘normal’ washes. This will restore their waterproofness and breathability.
- You may dry your ski trousers in the dryer. Just don’t use the hottest setting.
Don’t fancy rolling up your own sleeves (or trouser legs)? Then you can always turn to our laundry service professionals!
Ski trousers should be super comfortable and give you all the freedom of movement you need. While trying them on, move to the left and right, bend your knees well, and rotate your hips. Your trousers should fit snugly around your hips, but should not hinder you otherwise. Many models have pre-shaped knees. These will only benefit your flexibility.
In terms of length, your ski trousers can be a little too long because you will be wearing them over ski boots. It is therefore also a good idea to bring a pair of ski boots with you for the fitting.