Helly Hansen Men Lifa Merino Midlayer
49450
- Sku
- 49450
- Gender
- Men
| CM. | Chest | Waist | Hip | Sleeve |
| XS | 36,5 | 31,5 | 36 | 31,5 |
| S | 38 | 33 | 38 | 32-33 |
| M | 40,5 | 35,5 | 40 | 34,5 |
| L | 43 | 38 | 42,5 | 34,5 |
| XL | 46 | 41 | 45,5 | 35,5 |
| XXL | 49 | 44 | 49 | 37 |
| XXL | 50,5-53,5 | 45-48 | 50,5-53,5 | 38-38,5 |
- A | Chest: Using a tape measure, measure your chest at the point where it is widest.
- B | Waist: Using a tape measure, measure your waist 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.
- D | Sleeve: Using a tape measure, measure your sleeve from your neck to your wrist.
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A lined jacket contains a filling of down, wool or synthetic material.
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.
- 65% merino wool shell with wicking LIFA® inner side
- High collar with anti-chafe chin guard
- Thumb holes plus three zipped pockets
- DWR only, no membrane: needs a shell in snow or rain
- No insulation fill: not warm enough alone in deep cold
- 65% merino wool: unsuitable for wool allergies
The Helly Hansen LIFA® Merino Midlayer Full-Zip is a men's full-zip midlayer for resort skiing and hiking, worn between a base layer and a shell. It is built from a 2-layer LIFA® Merino fabric: LIFA® fibres on the inside move moisture away from the skin, and a merino wool exterior adds natural warmth and breathability. It has a regular fit, a high collar with an anti-chafe chin guard, thumb holes and three zipped pockets.
Who is the Helly Hansen LIFA® Merino Midlayer Full-Zip for?
This midlayer suits skiers on the piste and hikers who sweat on the move and want a layer that wicks and keeps them warm under a shell. It is not an outer layer for bad weather. The fabric is water repellent (DWR treated) but has no membrane, so in rain, wet snow or snowfall you need a waterproof shell on top. It has no insulation fill, so on very cold days it should not be your only warm layer under a thin shell. With 65% merino wool, it is not an option if you have a wool allergy or intolerance.
How warm is the Helly Hansen LIFA® Merino Midlayer Full-Zip?
The warmth comes from the fabric, not from a fill. The shell is 65% merino wool and 35% polypropylene in a 2-layer construction. The LIFA® side carries sweat away from your skin, and the merino exterior holds warmth while staying breathable. That makes it a moderate-warmth midlayer for active days, not a replacement for an insulated jacket.
Which size of the LIFA® Merino Midlayer Full-Zip should I choose?
The Helly Hansen LIFA® Merino Midlayer Full-Zip has a regular fit, cut to go over a base layer and under a ski or rain jacket. Elastic cuffs and an elastic hem keep it close at the wrists and waist. Compare your measurements with the Helly Hansen men's midlayer size chart on this product page, and check that your shell has room for a midlayer underneath.
How does the 2-layer LIFA® Merino fabric work?
The Helly Hansen LIFA® Merino Midlayer Full-Zip uses a 2-layer fabric in which each layer has its own job. The inner layer is made of light LIFA® technical fibres that wick: they transfer moisture away from your skin, so you stay drier and more comfortable when you work hard. The outer layer is soft merino wool, which provides natural warmth and breathability. The outer face is water repellent (DWR treated). There is no membrane and no insulation fill in this midlayer, so the fabric itself manages moisture and warmth. The fabric is non-itch, and flat-lock seams lie flat against the body for comfort.
Is the LIFA® Merino Midlayer Full-Zip suitable for resort skiing?
Yes, as a midlayer. Helly Hansen lists the LIFA® Merino Midlayer Full-Zip for resort skiing, worn over a base layer and under a waterproof ski jacket. The full-length front zip lets you open the midlayer when you heat up on a long run and close it again on the chairlift. The high protective collar covers your neck, and the anti-chafe chin guard stops the zip from rubbing your chin. Thumb holes, elastic cuffs and an elastic hem keep the midlayer in place under your jacket. A zipped chest pocket and two zipped hand pockets hold small items securely. The limits are clear: without a membrane, it cannot serve as your outer layer in snowfall, and without insulation fill, it needs extra warm layers on very cold, static lift days.
Can you wear the LIFA® Merino Midlayer Full-Zip for hiking?
Helly Hansen also lists the LIFA® Merino Midlayer Full-Zip for hiking and other cold-weather activities where wicking and warmth are needed. On a climb, the LIFA® inner side moves sweat away from the skin, and the full-length zip helps you regulate temperature. On dry days you can wear this full-zip midlayer on its own. Once rain or wet snow sets in, put a waterproof shell over it, because the DWR treatment repels water but does not make the fabric waterproof.
What is the LIFA® Merino Midlayer Full-Zip made of, and how do you wash it?
The shell of the Helly Hansen LIFA® Merino Midlayer Full-Zip is 65% merino wool and 35% polypropylene, with the merino wool forming the exterior. Overlay fabric adds durability, and the flat-lock seams are made for both comfort and durability. Merino wool needs wool care. Wash the midlayer inside out with a wool detergent and close all zippers before washing. Do not use fabric softener and do not wring the garment. Following these steps protects the merino exterior and keeps the LIFA® fibres working as intended.
- Full-length front zip
- LIFA® MERINO fabric
- Merino wool exterior
- 2-layer construction
- Flat-lock seams
- Non-itch fabric
- Overlay fabric for durability
- High protective collar
- Anti-chafe chin guard
- Thumb holes
- Zipped chest pocket
- Two zipped hand pockets
- Elastic cuffs and elastic hem
- HH® printed logo and HH Performance stripes
- Shell: 65% merino wool, 35% polypropylene
