Helly Hansen Men Lifaloft Hooded Insulator Jacket
65604
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A padded jacket or pants contains a filling of down, wool, or synthetic material.
More informationWhat 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.
- LIFALOFT insulation: 70% polypropylene, 30% polyester
- Compressible insulation for active touring days
- Elastic hood and cuffs, adjustable hem drawcord
- DWR only, no membrane: needs a shell in rain
- Stand-alone use for cool days, layer it in the cold
- No powder skirt or ski-pass pocket
The Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket is a men's hooded insulated jacket with LIFALOFT™ synthetic insulation. It is built as a midlayer for ski touring, backcountry skiing and hiking. You can wear it on its own on cool days or under a shell when it gets colder. Its lightweight, highly compressible LIFALOFT™ fill is designed to give you freedom of movement during intense activity.
Who is the Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket for?
This Helly Hansen insulated jacket suits people who generate their own heat. That includes ski tourers and backcountry skiers who want a compressible warm layer, and hikers and campers in cool, dry weather. It is not a ski jacket. There is no powder skirt and no ski-pass pocket, and it is not meant to be your only layer on a cold day at the resort. If you want one jacket for deep-winter piste skiing, choose an insulated ski jacket instead.
How warm and weather-resistant is the LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket?
The Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket is insulated with LIFALOFT™, a synthetic blend of 70% polypropylene and 30% polyester. Helly Hansen describes it as delivering more warmth with less weight. The 100% polyamide shell is windproof according to the manufacturer and has a PFC-free DWR treatment that makes it water-resistant. There is no waterproof membrane. In sustained rain, wet snow or storms you need a waterproof shell on top.
Which size of the LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket should I choose?
The Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket has a regular fit and is sized on Helly Hansen's men's midlayer size chart. Compare your measurements with the size chart on this product page before you order. If you plan to wear it under a shell jacket, check that your shell leaves room for an insulated layer. A shell that already sits close to your body may feel tight over this jacket.
How is the Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket constructed?
The Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket uses three layers of material. On the outside is a 100% polyamide shell with a PFC-free DWR treatment that makes the surface repel water. In the middle sits LIFALOFT™ synthetic insulation, a blend of 70% polypropylene and 30% polyester. On the inside is a 100% polyamide lining. The jacket has no waterproof membrane, so its weather protection comes from the wind-resistant shell fabric and the DWR finish. An elastic hood and elastic cuffs close around your face and wrists. An adjustable drawcord on the hem lets you tighten the bottom of the jacket. A full inner placket runs along the front.
Is the LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket suitable for ski touring?
Helly Hansen lists the LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket for ski touring and backcountry skiing. The insulation is lightweight and highly compressible, and the jacket is designed to give you freedom of movement during intense activity. On cool, dry days you can tour in it on its own. On colder days it works as the insulating layer under a waterproof shell. This insulated jacket has limits on the mountain. There are no touring-specific features such as a helmet-compatible hood or harness-compatible pockets. With DWR-only protection, it is not the jacket to rely on as your outer layer in wet snow or a storm.
Can I wear the LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket for resort skiing?
For piste or freeride days, the Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket belongs under a ski shell as an insulating midlayer. Helly Hansen positions it for wearing alone on cool days and as a layer on colder days. It has no powder skirt and no ski-pass pocket. Do not choose it as a stand-alone ski jacket for cold days at the lift. Away from skiing, the manufacturer also lists it for hiking, camping and general winter use.
What is the LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket made of, and how do I wash it?
The shell and lining of the Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket are both 100% polyamide. The insulation is 70% polypropylene and 30% polyester. Before washing, close all zippers and wash dark colours separately. Do not use fabric softener. If you use a dryer, take the jacket out promptly when the cycle ends. Do not iron over the print or the raised logo.
What makes the LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket more sustainable?
The water-repellent finish on the Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulator Jacket is a PFC-free DWR treatment. It repels water without the perfluorinated chemicals used in older water-repellent finishes.
- LIFALOFT™ insulation
- PFC-free DWR (Durable Water Repellency) treatment
- Full inner front placket
- Elastic hood
- Elastic cuffs
- Adjustable hem drawcord
- Zippered hand pockets
- Brushed lining in hand pockets
- Internal hanging loop
- Raised logo
- Shell: 100% polyamide
- Lining: 100% polyamide
- Insulation: LIFALOFT™, 70% polypropylene, 30% polyester
