Norrøna lofoten Gore-Tex Pants
1022-24
- Sku
- 1022-24
- 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!
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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.
- 28,000 mm GORE-TEX ePE laminate, taped seams
- Mesh-lined vents from upper thigh to the knee
- Vectran 163 g/m2 reinforcement on the lower leg
- No insulation: needs a base layer in the cold
- Heavy 70D x 160D fabric, not a light touring pant
- Only S to XL, not every colour in every size
The Norrøna lofoten Gore-Tex Pants are uninsulated 3-layer shell pants for men, built for freeriding and off-piste skiing and snowboarding in variable snow. A 28,000 mm GORE-TEX ePE laminate with taped seams keeps the weather out, and a Vectran 163 g/m2 reinforcement along the lower leg adds cut and tear resistance exactly where ski edges and boot buckles do the damage. Mesh-lined side vents run from the upper thigh to the knee for heat control.
Who are the lofoten Gore-Tex Pants for?
These pants suit a skier or snowboarder who spends most of the season off-piste and in changing snow and wants a hard-wearing, fully waterproof shell with large vents, snow gaiters and powder-skirt compatibility. They also do the job on-piste and in the sidecountry. They are the wrong choice if you want the lightest possible touring trouser, a trouser you can stuff small, or a pant that keeps you warm on its own: the Norrøna lofoten Gore-Tex Pants have no insulation.
How waterproof are the lofoten Gore-Tex Pants?
The water column is 28,000 mm, the fabric is a 3-layer 70D x 160D ePE GORE-TEX construction with a recycled polyester face and a brushed recycled polyester flannel backer, and every seam is taped. The same laminate blocks wind. On a climb, most of the temperature regulation comes from the X-open mesh-lined side vents with water-resistant zippers rather than from the fabric itself.
Which size should you choose?
The Norrøna lofoten Gore-Tex Pants have a technical regular fit with an articulated knee construction and an articulated seat, so they follow your movement without hanging loose. Sizes run S to XL. Check your measurements against the size chart on this page before ordering. The custom-fit waist system and belt loops set the waist, the snap adjustment at the hem closes the leg over ski boots, and a zip-off bib with suspenders can be added.
What does the 3-layer GORE-TEX ePE construction actually do?
In the Norrøna lofoten Gore-Tex Pants the GORE-TEX ePE membrane is laminated between a 100% recycled polyester face fabric and a 100% recycled, solution-dyed brushed polyester flannel backer. Those three layers form one single fabric, so there is no loose lining that can soak up moisture or twist when you pull the pants over ski boots. All seams are taped, and the measured water column is 28,000 mm. The lower leg carries a Vectran reinforcement of 163 g/m2, with additional reinforcement fabric inside the ankles.
How do the lofoten Gore-Tex Pants work in deep snow?
Stretchy snow gaiters with friction elastic seal around the boot, and the snap-in solution connects the pants to a jacket powder skirt through the brand's snap-seal system, which keeps snow out on a deep day. Storage is sorted for a lift day off-piste: two bellowed thigh pockets with water-resistant zippers, a key and card pocket, an inside mesh phone pocket and one tool pocket. The limit is weight and bulk. This is a durability-first 70D x 160D shell, so on long, high-output touring ascents a lighter trouser remains the better tool, and you will be opening the thigh-to-knee vents rather than relying on the fabric to move moisture.
Which materials are used and how do you wash them?
The main fabric of the Norrøna lofoten Gore-Tex Pants has a 100% recycled polyester face and a 100% recycled, solution-dyed polyester backer. A secondary fabric of 82% recycled polyamide and 18% elastane adds stretch where the cut needs it, and the lower leg uses Vectran at 163 g/m2. Care is specific: close all zippers, then wash gently at 40°C, do not bleach, tumble dry lightly and iron at a maximum of 110°C. If you have them professionally cleaned, only hydrocarbon solvent dry cleaning is allowed, so hand the care label over at the counter.
What makes these pants more sustainable?
Both faces of the laminate are recycled polyester, the backer is solution-dyed, and the secondary fabric is 82% recycled polyamide. The membrane is GORE-TEX ePE. The style carries Recycled Polyester (PET) and Global Recycled Standard (GRS, Textile Exchange) certification, is a bluesign APPROVED article and is certified to OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100. Country of origin is China.
- 3-layer 70D x 160D GORE-TEX ePE fabric, 28,000 mm
- Taped seams
- Custom-fit waist system with belt loops
- High waistband at the back
- Front fly with water-resistant zipper and snap waist closure
- Two bellowed thigh pockets with water-resistant zippers
- Key and card pocket, inside mesh phone pocket, tool pocket
- X-open mesh-lined side ventilation from upper thigh to knee with water-resistant zippers
- Stretchy snow gaiters with friction elastic
- Reinforced lower leg hem with snap adjustment
- Reinforcement fabric inside the ankles
- Vectran 163 g/m2 reinforcement on the lower leg
- Snap-in solution for a jacket powder skirt and snap-seal system
- Articulated knee construction and articulated seat
- Main fabric, face: 100% recycled polyester
- Main fabric, backer: 100% recycled, solution-dyed polyester
- Fabric 2: 82% recycled polyamide, 18% elastane
- Lower leg reinforcement: Vectran, 163 g/m2
- Membrane: GORE-TEX ePE, 3-layer laminate
