ORTOVOX Westalpen Softshell Pants Women
60042
- Sku
- 60042
- Gender
- Women
| CM. | Hip | Leg | Body- length |
| XS | 86 - 90 | 75 - 76 | 160 - 163 |
| S | 91 - 95 | 76 - 77 | 163 - 166 |
| M | 96 - 100 | 77 - 79 | 166 - 170 |
| L | 101 - 106 | 79 - 81 | 170 - 174 |
| XL | 107 - 112 | 81 - 83 | 174 - 178 |
- A | Hip: Using a tape measure, measure your hip circumference at the point where it is widest.
- B | Leg: Using a tape measure, measure the inside of your leg from your groin to your ankles.
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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.
- QUICK-GAITER hem closes on a mountaineering boot
- schoeller edge protection plus reinforced knees
- Merino inner face for direct skin contact
- No membrane: water-repellent only, not for rain
- No insulation, so cold when standing still
- Hem built for mountaineering, not ski boots
The ORTOVOX Westalpen Softshell Pants Women are technical softshell mountaineering trousers for high-alpine tours on combined rock, snow and ice. Two stretch merino softshell fabrics, reinforced knees and the QUICK-GAITER hem system make them a trouser built for moving in mountaineering boots rather than for waterproof protection. Weight is 424 g.
Who are the Westalpen Softshell Pants Women for?
They suit an alpinist who wants one robust, highly breathable stretch trouser for glacier travel, alpine climbing approaches and ski touring in dry, cold conditions. They are not the right choice for sustained rain or wet snow, for freeride and resort skiing in deep snow, or for cold static days such as long belays, where an uninsulated softshell leaves you dependent on your base layer alone.
How much weather protection does this softshell give?
The Westalpen Softshell Pants Women are water-repellent, not waterproof: there is no membrane in the construction. The MERINO NATURETEC LIGHT main fabric is combined with MERINO NATURETEC RIPS inserts in the abrasion zones and schoeller inserts as edge protection, and the inner face of the fabric is merino wool. Ventilation zips on the legs let you dump heat on a sustained climb. In persistent wet weather you will want a hardshell over the top.
Which size should you choose?
The cut is a regular fit: close enough to move cleanly in crampons, roomy enough over a thin base layer. The brand's reference model is 1.74 m tall and wears size M. The waistband is width-adjustable and uses stretch merino mesh and a Merinoprene insert at the back, which gives tolerance at the waist. Compare your waist and hip measurements with the size chart on this page before ordering.
What is the QUICK-GAITER system on the Westalpen Softshell Pants?
The hem of the ORTOVOX Westalpen Softshell Pants Women closes in three steps around a mountaineering boot, which means a separate gaiter is no longer needed on most tours. Integrated gaiters sit inside the leg, and Dyneema under-boot straps hold the hem down on snow and scree; the straps stow away when you do not need them. The knee area is anatomically shaped and reinforced, and abrasion-resistant schoeller inserts protect the inner leg where crampons and ski edges make contact.
Are these trousers suitable for ski touring and alpine climbing?
On high-alpine terrain this is where the ORTOVOX Westalpen Softshell Pants Women work best: long approaches, mixed rock and ice, glacier travel, and ski touring in dry, cold conditions. Both main fabrics stretch, so high steps and heel hooks are not restricted. The boundaries are clear. ORTOVOX itself positions this trouser at 0 out of 5 for freeride and 2 out of 5 for climbing within its own range, so for deep-snow resort and freeride days a waterproof trouser is the better tool. At 424 g this is a robust trouser rather than a minimal fast-and-light one, and the hem and strap system is designed around mountaineering boots, which limits what other footwear it works with.
What are the Westalpen Softshell Pants made of and how do you care for them?
The MERINO NATURETEC RIPS inserts are 85% polyamide, 9% wool and 6% elastane; the MERINO NATURETEC main fabric is 75% polyamide, 18% wool from the ORTOVOX Wool Promise and 7% elastane; the additional inserts are 92% polyamide with 8% elastane. The high polyamide content carries the abrasion resistance, the elastane supplies the stretch, and the merino sits on the inner face against the skin to buffer moisture and keep odour down over several days on a hut tour. Wash with a mild detergent made for wool and technical fabrics, close all zips first, and skip fabric softener so the fibre keeps working.
How sustainable are the Westalpen Softshell Pants Women?
Production is PFC-free and takes place in Latvia, which keeps transport routes within Europe, at a FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION member facility. The merino is sourced under the ORTOVOX Wool Promise, the brand's own animal welfare and traceability standard, and the trouser contains no non-textile parts of animal origin.
- QUICK-GAITER system with three-step hem adjustment for mountaineering boots
- Integrated gaiters
- Stowable Dyneema under-boot straps
- Ventilation zips on the legs
- Anatomically shaped, reinforced knee area
- Edge protection with schoeller inserts
- MERINO NATURETEC RIPS inserts in abrasion zones
- Width-adjustable waistband
- Merinoprene insert at the back of the waistband
- Merino mesh inserts at the waistband
- 2 hip pockets
- 1 thigh pocket
- Compatible with ORTOVOX suspenders, sold separately
- Tested and recommended by the German Mountain and Ski Guides Association (VDBS)
- Main material 1 (MERINO NATURETEC RIPS): 85% polyamide, 9% wool, 6% elastane
- Main material 2 (MERINO NATURETEC): 75% polyamide, 18% wool (OWP-MERINO), 7% elastane
- Inserts: 92% polyamide, 8% elastane
- Weight: 424 g
- Made in Latvia
