Alp-3 Stretch 3L Insulated Jacket
SA-1459
- Sku
- SA-1459
- 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.
- 30,000 mm ALP-3 stretch membrane, seams taped
- PrimaLoft Gold Eco: 60 g body, 40 g sleeves
- Helmet-compatible hood, snow skirt, repair kit
- No underarm vents: front zip is the only outlet
- Fixed insulation, hard to regulate in spring
- 60 g / 40 g: too light for static deep cold
The Mountain Studio ALP-3 Stretch 3L Insulated Jacket is a men's insulated three-layer ski jacket for resort skiing and snowboarding in cold midwinter conditions. It combines a 30,000 mm waterproof ALP-3 stretch membrane with PrimaLoft Gold Eco insulation built into the body and sleeves, so you get a warm jacket without adding a separate insulated midlayer. The silhouette stays clean and low-logo, with a 40-denier stretch nylon shell that moves with you.
Who is the ALP-3 Stretch 3L Insulated Jacket for?
This jacket suits the resort skier or snowboarder who wants one piece that handles cold lift days, lift-accessed off-piste inside the resort and wet, windy winter weather in town. It is not the jacket for high-output uphill travel such as ski touring or skinning: the insulation is fixed and the source lists no underarm vents. For mild spring skiing, an uninsulated shell is easier to regulate.
How warm is the ALP-3 Stretch 3L Insulated Jacket?
Warmth comes from PrimaLoft Gold Eco, 60 g in the body and 40 g in the sleeves. That places The Mountain Studio ALP-3 Stretch 3L Insulated Jacket in the light-to-moderate warmth band: enough for cold midwinter days on the chairlift with a base layer and a light midlayer, not enough for long static use in deep cold or expedition conditions.
Which size should you choose in the ALP-3 Stretch 3L Insulated Jacket?
This is a regular ski fit with room to layer, cut to men's sizing, and it runs true to size in XS to 2XL. Take your usual size for a base layer plus a light or mid-weight midlayer. Only size up if you plan to wear a heavy fleece or down midlayer underneath, since the jacket already carries its own insulation. Check the size chart before ordering.
How is the ALP-3 Stretch 3L Insulated Jacket built?
The Mountain Studio ALP-3 Stretch 3L Insulated Jacket uses a three-layer construction around the ALP-3 stretch membrane, rated 30,000 mm water column and 30,000 g/m²/24h MVTR. The face fabric is 40-denier stretch nylon, which gives the jacket its give through the shoulders and arms. All seams are fully taped, so water cannot enter along the stitch lines, and the shell carries a PFAS-free DWR treatment that keeps the outer fabric from wetting out in falling snow and sleet. PrimaLoft Gold Eco sits inside the jacket at 60 g in the body and 40 g in the sleeves; the lower sleeve weight keeps bulk out of the arms where you need to move. YKK AquaGuard zippers are used throughout.
Is the ALP-3 Stretch 3L Insulated Jacket suitable for off-piste and touring?
Inside the resort, this jacket is built for lift-served days and lift-accessed off-piste. The large helmet-compatible storm hood fits over a ski helmet, the snow skirt closes off the waist in deeper snow, and the ski pass pocket plus two chest pockets keep essentials reachable with gloves on. For touring and skinning it stops short: the insulation cannot be removed and the source lists no underarm vents, so temperature regulation relies on the full-length front zipper alone. On warm spring days the same fixed insulation works against you. No RECCO reflector is listed for this jacket, which matters if you plan to use it outside patrolled terrain.
What materials is the ALP-3 Stretch 3L Insulated Jacket made from, and how do you care for it?
The shell is 40-denier stretch nylon and the insulation is PrimaLoft Gold Eco. Wash the jacket at 40°C or in cold water, inside out and separately, with all fasteners closed and a mild detergent. Skip bleach, fabric softener and dry cleaning, all of which damage the DWR finish and the membrane. Tumble dry on low to reactivate the water-repellent treatment; iron on low only if needed. No garment weight is published for this style, so it cannot be compared on weight with other jackets.
What makes the ALP-3 Stretch 3L Insulated Jacket a more sustainable choice?
The DWR treatment on The Mountain Studio ALP-3 Stretch 3L Insulated Jacket is PFAS-free, and the insulation is PrimaLoft Gold Eco. A repair kit is included with the jacket, so small tears from an edge or a lift bar can be patched rather than ending the jacket's life. The jacket is available in three colourways: Fudge, Sky Captain and Peat, with no specification differences between them.
- ALP-3 stretch membrane, 3-layer construction
- 30,000 mm water column
- 30,000 g/m²/24h MVTR
- PrimaLoft Gold Eco insulation: 60 g body, 40 g sleeves
- 40-denier stretch nylon shell
- Fully taped seams
- PFAS-free DWR treatment
- Large helmet-compatible storm hood
- Snow skirt
- Ski pass pocket
- Two chest pockets
- YKK AquaGuard zippers
- Full-length front zipper for temperature regulation
- Repair kit included
- Shell: 40-denier stretch nylon
- Insulation: PrimaLoft Gold Eco, 60 g body / 40 g sleeves
