Helly Hansen Women Lifaloft Hooded Ins Jacket
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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™ synthetic insulation, 380 g in total
- Works alone or as an insulating layer under a shell
- Zipped hand pockets with brushed lining
- Water-repellent only, needs a shell in rain or sleet
- Synthetic insulation, not a down jacket
- No fabric softener, wash separately
The Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulated Jacket is a women's synthetic insulated jacket that you can wear on its own or as a warm layer under a shell. It pairs LIFALOFT™ insulation with a 100% polyamide shell, an elastic hood and a PFC-free DWR finish, and it weighs 380 g. It is water-repellent, not waterproof.
Who is the Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulated Jacket for?
This women's insulated jacket suits skiers and hikers who want one light insulating piece for backcountry skiing, ski touring, hiking, camping and general winter use. On dry days it works as your outer jacket. On wet or stormy days it goes under a waterproof shell. It is not the right choice if you want a down jacket, because the insulation is synthetic. It is also not a stand-alone storm jacket for wet lift-served ski days or deep-snow freeride.
How warm and weatherproof is the Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulated Jacket?
Warmth comes from LIFALOFT™ synthetic insulation made of 70% polypropylene and 30% polyester, held between a 100% polyamide shell and a 100% polyamide lining. Helly Hansen designed the jacket to keep you warm without adding bulk, so it also fits under a shell. The outer fabric has a PFC-free DWR treatment that repels light moisture, but there is no waterproof membrane. In rain, sleet or wet snow, wear a waterproof shell over it.
Which size of the Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulated Jacket should I choose?
The Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulated Jacket has a regular fit and uses alpha sizing from XS to XL. Compare your measurements with the size chart on this product page. If you plan to wear it under a shell, check that your shell's size leaves room for an insulated layer. Elastic cuffs, an elastic hood and an adjustable drawcord at the hem let you close the jacket snugly around you.
How is the Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulated Jacket built?
The Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulated Jacket is built in three parts: a 100% polyamide outer shell, a layer of LIFALOFT™ synthetic insulation and a 100% polyamide lining. The insulation consists of 70% polypropylene and 30% polyester. The outer shell carries a PFC-free DWR (Durable Water Repellency) treatment, which makes light moisture bead up on the surface instead of soaking in. There is no waterproof membrane, which keeps the construction simple and the total weight at 380 g. A full inner front placket sits behind the zip, the hood and cuffs are elastic, and an adjustable drawcord on the hem lets you close off the bottom of the jacket.
Is the Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulated Jacket suitable for ski touring?
Yes. Helly Hansen lists ski touring and backcountry skiing as intended uses for the LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulated Jacket, alongside hiking, camping and general winter use. At 380 g the jacket is light enough to carry in your pack for a break at the top or a cold descent, and the regular cut lets it go under a shell when the weather turns. On a dry day you can wear it as your only jacket. The limits are clear: the DWR finish is water-repellent only, so the jacket is not made to be your outer layer in rain, sleet or wet snow. For wet lift-served ski days or deep-snow freeride, wear it under a waterproof shell rather than on its own.
What is the Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulated Jacket made of, and how do I care for it?
The shell and lining of the Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulated Jacket are both 100% polyamide, and the insulation is 70% polypropylene with 30% polyester. Because the fill is synthetic rather than down, this jacket is the wrong pick if you specifically want a down jacket. Care is straightforward but has a few rules: close all zippers before washing, wash the jacket separately and do not use fabric softener. If you tumble dry it, remove it from the dryer promptly. Do not iron over the printed areas. The two hand pockets close with a zip and have a brushed lining, and an internal hanging loop lets you hang the jacket up to dry.
What makes the finish of the Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulated Jacket more responsible?
The water-repellent treatment on the Helly Hansen LIFALOFT™ Hooded Insulated Jacket is PFC-free. The DWR finish does its job of shedding light moisture without the use of perfluorinated compounds.
- LIFALOFT™ insulation
- PFC-free DWR (Durable Water Repellency) treatment
- Elastic hood
- Full inner front placket
- Hand pockets with zip closure
- Brushed lining in the hand pockets
- Elastic cuffs
- Adjustable drawcord on the hem
- Internal hanging loop
- Raised logo
- Shell: 100% polyamide
- Lining: 100% polyamide
- Insulation: LIFALOFT™, 70% polypropylene, 30% polyester
