

Polartec® Alpha® Direct: How many layers do you wear for ski touring? We’ll show you that one less is enough
Active insulation is a popular partner for ski alpinists. The more intensively you exercise, the more it "works" in your favour. In addition, it allows you to lighten your equipment load by some extra grams.
Active insulation helps during performance and subsequent rest

Not to be limited by extra grams, you can lose one layer
All Northfinder products that use Polartec® Alpha® Direct insulation do not need an inner lining. This reduces the weight of clothing by valuable grams, and you can wear one less layer on the slopes.

Northfinder products with Polartec® Alpha® Direct active insulation
Usually three layers are used for ski touring: a thermal underwear, sweatshirt, and hardshell or softshell top layer. Our hybrid constructions combine the properties of the second and third layers: they reliably protect against wind and bad weather from the front, and ventilate effectively from the back. So your chest will be protected from the front, and excess heat can escape from the back. During intense activity, you can easily skip the middle layer.
