Peak Performance Switch Hat
G77781
- Sku
- G77781$
- Gender
- Unisex
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!
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.
- Double layer knit in a 50% merino wool yarn
- Fold-up brim: wear it high or over the ears
- One size, 137 g, 15 colourways
- No membrane: soaks through in rain or wet snow
- Hand wash cold with wool detergent only
- 50/50 blend, not a pure merino knit
The Peak Performance Switch Hat is a unisex knitted beanie in a 50% merino wool and 50% acrylic yarn, built as a double layer knit with a classic fold-up brim. It is made for everyday warmth on and around the mountain — cold walks, lift queues, travel days — and comes in one size at 137 grams. What sets it apart is the doubled yarn: two layers of the same wool blend instead of a single thin knit.
Who is the Switch Hat for?
The Switch Hat suits anyone who wants one soft wool-blend knit hat for cold days, from resort skiing off the slopes to winter walking and casual town wear. It is not a technical headwear piece: without a membrane or a water-repellent finish, this knitted beanie soaks through in rain or wet snow and lets wind pass. If you want pure merino, weather protection or a hat you can machine wash, choose a different style.
How warm is the Peak Performance Switch Hat?
Warmth here comes from construction rather than from an insulation fill. The double layer knit puts two thicknesses of the 50/50 merino-acrylic yarn between your head and the cold air, and the merino half gives the soft, warm handle wool is bought for. With the brim pulled down, the knit covers more of the ears. As an unlined knit it stays highly air-permeable, so it vents heat quickly once you start working hard.
Which size should you choose?
The Peak Performance Switch Hat is offered in one size (OSFA), so there is no size decision to make. The fold-up brim is the adjustment: folded up it sits higher on the forehead, unfolded it reaches further down over the ears. A double layer knit with a folded brim is bulky, so plan on wearing it off the slopes rather than under a helmet.
How is the Switch Hat built?
The Peak Performance Switch Hat is knitted from a single yarn type — 50% merino wool, 50% acrylic — and then knitted double, so the fabric is two layers of the same blend rather than a shell plus a separate lining. That construction is what creates the loft and the warmth: more yarn in the same surface, with air trapped between the two layers. The brim is a classic fold-up, knitted in one piece with the body of the hat, which means the doubled knit covers the ears whenever you roll it down. At 137 grams this beanie has real substance in the hand; it is not a thin, packable liner cap.
Can you wear the Switch Hat skiing?
On a ski trip the Switch Hat belongs to the time you spend outside the boots: breakfast on a cold terrace, the walk to the gondola, the chairlift on a dry blue day, the drive home. It is also at home on winter walks and hikes, where a breathable knit stops your head overheating on the climb. Where it stops is weather. There is no membrane, no wind-blocking lining and no water-repellent finish on this knitted beanie, so steady rain, wet snow or an exposed, windy ridge will get through the knit. For those conditions you want a hood or a membrane-backed hat, and the Peak Performance Switch Hat is the layer you put back on once you are out of the wind.
What is the Switch Hat made of, and how do you wash it?
The yarn is half merino wool and half acrylic. The merino brings softness and the warm feel against the skin; the acrylic half keeps the knit stable and hard-wearing, but it also means this hat does not behave like a 100% merino knit in terms of moisture and odour. Care is the trade-off you accept for the wool content: hand wash cold at 30 °C with a wool detergent, no fabric softener, no bleach, no tumble drying, no ironing and no dry cleaning. Take it out of the water promptly, press it into shape and dry it flat in the shade so the knit does not stretch. Washed that way, a doubled wool-blend knit holds its shape over many seasons.
What about chemicals in the Switch Hat?
The Peak Performance Switch Hat is made without intentionally added PFAS. Because the hat carries no durable water-repellent treatment at all, there is no fluorinated finish to shed — the flip side being that the knit absorbs water instead of beading it.
- Double layer knit construction
- Classic fold-up brim
- 50% merino wool / 50% acrylic yarn
- One size fits all (OSFA)
- Unisex
- Weight 137 g
- 15 colourways
- Made without intentionally added PFAS
- Shell: 50% merino wool, 50% acrylic
