Norrøna lofoten flex1 Jacket
1090-25
- Sku
- 1090-25
- Gender
- Men
Available directly from stock
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!
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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.
- Membrane-free flex1 weave: vents heat constantly
- 82% recycled polyamide, 18% elastane stretch
- Helmet hood, powder skirt, X-open pit zips
- Not waterproof: needs a hardshell in rain
- No insulation, warmth comes from your layers
- Only offered in M and L
The Norrøna lofoten flex1 Jacket is a men's softshell ski and snowboard jacket built for freeride and sidecountry riding on cold, dry days. It uses a flex1 double weave fabric — 82% recycled polyamide and 18% elastane — that is windproof and highly air-permeable, with a helmet-compatible storm hood and a snap-away powder skirt. It is not a waterproof hardshell, and that is the deliberate trade-off: you gain breathability and stretch, you give up rain protection.
Who is the lofoten flex1 Jacket for?
It suits the rider who earns turns and works hard off-piste, and who overheats in a taped membrane shell. Freeride and sidecountry days in dry snow are where the Norrøna lofoten flex1 Jacket belongs, alongside trekking and mountaineering in the same conditions. It is not for rain or wet snow, not for multi-day storm and whiteout days, and not for anyone who wants a jacket that is warm on its own — it carries no insulation.
How weatherproof is it?
The flex1 double weave has a strong plain face and a structured inside, and it blocks wind while letting heat and moisture pass out. A water-resistant lining at the shoulders handles a light shower or passing snow, nothing beyond that. X-open underarm zips dump heat quickly on a bootpack or a long skin track; the one-hand hem adjustment and the internal snow lock in the powder skirt keep snow out on deep days.
Which size should you choose?
The Norrøna lofoten flex1 Jacket has a regular fit, cut with articulated elbows and an asymmetric longer back for cover when you are bent over your skis. There is room for a base layer and a mid layer underneath, since all of your warmth comes from those layers. Check the size chart on this page against your chest and sleeve measurements. This listing runs in M and L only.
What is flex1 double weave and how is the jacket built?
flex1 is Norrøna's stretch softshell fabric: a double weave with a strong plain outer face and a structured inner face, made from 82% recycled polyamide and 18% elastane. There is no membrane and no laminate in the lofoten flex1 Jacket, which is exactly why it moves air so freely — body heat and water vapour pass straight through the weave instead of queueing at a film. The elastane content gives the fabric mechanical stretch, so the shoulders and arms follow a pole plant or a traverse with your hands high. A water-resistant lining sits at the shoulders, the area a pack and falling snow hit first.
Is the lofoten flex1 Jacket right for freeride and sidecountry days?
Yes, on dry days, and that is the discipline the lofoten line is built around. The storm hood is sized to go over a freeride helmet and adjusts with one hand. The powder skirt snaps away when you do not need it and has an internal snow lock when you do. Two vertical chest pockets stay reachable with a harness or hip belt on, and there is an internal chest pocket, a radio and key-card pocket, and a goggle and sunglass wipe inside a pocket. Where the Norrøna lofoten flex1 Jacket stops is water: in rain or wet snow you need a waterproof hardshell over it or instead of it. For sustained storm and whiteout conditions, choose a taped waterproof shell.
What is the fabric made of and how do you wash it?
The fabric is 82% recycled polyamide and 18% elastane, a combination that holds up to abrasion from packs, edges and rock while keeping its stretch. The jacket is made in Vietnam. Wash it at 40 °C on a normal cycle with similar colours, with all zippers closed, and skip bleach and dry cleaning. Tumble dry lightly, and if you iron, stay at 110 °C or below. Washing a softshell regularly matters more than with a hardshell: a clean weave breathes, a dirty one does not.
How sustainable is this jacket?
The face fabric of the Norrøna lofoten flex1 Jacket is 82% recycled polyamide. The article is bluesign® APPROVED, certified to OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, and covered by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS, Textile Exchange).
- Storm hood sized for a freeride helmet, one-hand adjustment
- Snap-away powder skirt with internal snow lock
- X-open underarm ventilation with zippers
- Two vertical chest pockets with zipper
- Internal chest pocket
- Goggle and sunglass wipe inside pocket
- Radio and key-card pocket
- Asymmetric longer back cut
- Asymmetric cuffs with Velcro adjustment
- Articulated elbows
- One-hand hem adjustment
- Brushed chin protection
- Water-resistant lining at the shoulders
- Exterior hang loop
- Fabric (flex1 double weave): 82% recycled polyamide, 18% elastane
- Shoulders: water-resistant lining
- Country of origin: Vietnam
