Helly Hansen Men Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0
49429
- Sku
- 49429
- Gender
- Men
Available directly from stock
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.
- Polartec Thermal Pro fleece in 100% polyester
- Wear on its own or as a midlayer under a shell
- Sleeve pocket plus two zippered hand pockets
- No waterproof membrane: needs a shell in rain or snow
- No windproof membrane: add a shell for skiing in wind
- No hood: only a high collar protects the neck
The Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 is a men's fleece jacket made from Polartec Thermal Pro and designed to be worn on its own or as a midlayer under a shell. It combines a regular fit with a high protective collar, raglan sleeves, a sleeve pocket and zippered hand pockets, and it is a bluesign product.
Who is the Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 for?
The Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 is for men who want one fleece jacket for hiking, camping, mountaineering and commuting, and a warm layer under a ski shell in winter. It is not an outer layer for rain, wet snow or sleet, because it is a polyester fleece with no waterproof membrane. For skiing or long chairlift rides in wind and snowfall, wear a shell jacket over it. If you want a hood, choose a different model, because this fleece jacket has a high collar instead.
How warm is the Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0?
The warmth of the Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 comes from Polartec Thermal Pro, a 100% polyester fleece that Helly Hansen describes as extra-warm and quick-drying. The high collar covers your neck and the elastic hem keeps the jacket closed at the waist. Without a membrane, this fleece jacket works as an insulating layer: on its own in dry, calm conditions, and under a shell when the shell has to block wind and precipitation.
Which size should you choose for the Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0?
The Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 has a regular fit, neither slim nor wide, with raglan sleeves and an elastic hem. This men's fleece jacket is cut to work both as a standalone jacket and as a midlayer, so you can wear it over a base layer and under a shell jacket. Compare your body measurements with the Helly Hansen men's size chart on this product page before you order.
How is the Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 constructed?
The Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 is built from Polartec Thermal Pro fleece, with both the shell and the trim fabric in 100% polyester. The fleece fabric itself provides the warmth of this men's fleece jacket, and it has no waterproof or windproof membrane. The sleeves are raglan sleeves: the sleeve seam runs from the collar to the underarm instead of across the top of the shoulder. A high protective collar closes around the neck, and an elastic hem holds the bottom of the jacket close to the body.
The Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 has three pockets. Two hand pockets close with a zipper, so keys or a phone stay inside. A sleeve pocket holds small essentials such as a lift pass or a lip balm within reach. An embroidered Helly Hansen (HH) logo completes the fleece jacket.
Can you wear the Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 for skiing?
Yes, as a midlayer. Under a ski shell, the Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 adds a warm fleece layer while the shell keeps out wind, snow and wet. Worn on its own as the only outer layer, this fleece jacket is not built for skiing or long chairlift rides in wind or snowfall, because it has no windproof membrane. It is also not suitable as an outer layer in rain, wet snow or sleet. Plan it as part of a layering system for the slopes, not as your ski jacket.
Is the Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 suitable for hiking and everyday use?
The Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 is designed for hiking, camping, mountaineering and commuting. On dry days you can wear this fleece jacket on its own; on the trail it goes into your pack when you get warm and back on at a stop. In mountaineering and in changeable weather, carry a shell to put over it. The fleece jacket has no hood, so bring a hat or a hooded shell when you need head protection.
What is the Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 made of, and how do you wash it?
The shell and trim of the Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 are both 100% polyester. Close all zippers before washing so the teeth do not catch the fleece. Wash this fleece jacket with similar colours, and do not use fabric softener.
Is the Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 a bluesign product?
Yes. The Helly Hansen Varde Fleece Jacket 2.0 is a bluesign product, so this fleece jacket carries the bluesign label.
- Polartec Thermal Pro fleece
- High protective collar
- Raglan sleeves
- Sleeve pocket for small essentials
- Hand pockets with zipper closure
- Elastic hem
- Embroidered Helly Hansen (HH) logo
- bluesign product
- Shell: 100% polyester (Polartec Thermal Pro fleece)
- Trim fabric: 100% polyester




