How to Choose Your Ski Jacket
At KJUS, we engineer ski jackets to excel in every mountain environment. Inspired by the world’s most remarkable locations, our mission is to redefine performance apparel, pushing the boundaries of design so you can meet every challenge head-on.
Each jacket is the result of insight and collaboration between Olympic champions like Ted Ligety, freeride pioneers such as Lucas Swieykowski, leading materials scientists, and our own design engineers. The result is apparel that moves effortlessly with your body, adapts to variable conditions, and delivers unmatched comfort and precision on every run.
The right ski jacket begins with understanding the elements that drive performance. When waterproofness, insulation, breathability, and flexibility come together and work in harmony, our jackets don’t just protect you from the elements; they enhance your experiences on the mountain, keeping you confident and prepared for the challenges ahead.
What Defines a Great Ski Jacket
A ski jacket is not just another layer. It is an essential piece of equipment that moves as you move, shields you from the harshest elements, and enhances every moment you spend on the mountain. The right jacket combines advanced materials with precise construction to keep you warm, dry, and unrestricted so you can focus fully in the moment.
Performance ski jackets are defined by four key elements: insulation, waterproofing, breathability, and activity-specific features. Understanding how these elements align with your style of skiing narrows down finding the right jacket style. Whether you are carving on-piste, venturing deep into the backcountry, or looking for a reliable companion for daily excursions, KJUS delivers jackets built to perform without compromise.
Resort Ski Jackets
For skiers who spend their days on groomers, exploring glades, and embracing the variable terrain of resorts around the world, the right jacket not only delivers warmth, but also comfort and freedom of movement. A high-quality resort jacket keeps you in your element from the first lift to après ski without feeling heavy or restrictive.
Key Features
• Body Mapping: KJUS uses advanced body mapping to position insulation, ventilation zones, and moisture-wicking fabrics exactly where they are needed. This approach ensures you stay warm on long chairlift ascents while preventing overheating on the descent.
• Insulation: Resort jackets often feature more insulation than backcountry and freeride shells. At KJUS, we combine premium natural down with innovative synthetic blends to provide exceptional warmth without unnecessary weight or bulk. These materials are engineered for optimal thermoregulation, keeping you consistently comfortable as mountain conditions change.
Featured Jackets
• Men’s Capture Jacket: A standout style with innovative fabric that captures carbon during production. With 20k waterproofing and breathability ratings, it delivers a perfect balance of performance, functionality, and environmental innovation.
• Men’s Ligety HexAir Jacket: Designed in collaboration with legendary ski racer Ted Ligety, this jacket features HexAir fabric in key areas to provide more than three times the durability of traditional KJUS fabrics, while also maintaining exceptional stretch and breathability. Hydraulic fabric efficiently wicks away moisture, and VaporTemp technology regulates body temperature for consistent comfort throughout the day.
• Women’s Reflect Jacket: This style from the KJUS Orange Label collection combines a modern, shorter silhouette with waterproof reflective fabric for elevated style and mountain-ready performance. Moisture Renewal technology on the cuffs and face helps keep skin hydrated, offering an added touch of comfort in cold, dry conditions.
• Women’s Twilight Jacket: Designed for a refined, fashion-forward look, the Twilight jacket features bold solids and a distinctive print that expresses individual style. Crafted with waterproof and breathable fabrics and lined with soft faux fur, it offers the ideal combination of on-mountain performance and urban sophistication.
Purposeful Innovation: Every feature of a KJUS jacket is designed to solve a specific challenge on the mountain. Stretch panels allow unrestricted movement, and fabrics engineered for precise moisture control ensure that every element serves a purpose and enhances performance.
For versatility both on and off the mountain, additional styles in the Orange Label Collection blend performance with understated luxury. Crafted from premium materials such as Italian wool and cashmere, this collection delivers warmth and refined style for evenings beyond the slopes.
Backcountry and Freeride Jackets
For longer ski trips or destinations with variable weather, layering under a lightweight shell provides the flexibility to adapt to changing conditions. In the backcountry, performance and protection are paramount. Jackets built for freeride skiing and touring must keep you dry in heavy snow, allow heat and moisture to escape during intense climbs, and remain lightweight and flexible to move with you across demanding terrain.
Key Features to consider
• Temperature Regulation: Mountain weather can shift in an instant. A backcountry jacket shields you from wind and snow while preventing overheating during high-output activity. Effective moisture management ensures that sweat does not turn to chill at the summit.
• Flexibility: Many backcountry skiers rely on a layering system for maximum adaptability. A high-performance shell provides essential weather protection while allowing you to adjust insulation and ventilation as conditions change.
• Gear Compatibility: Backcountry skiing demands more from your jacket. Reinforced fabric on the shoulders for carrying skis, helmet-compatible hoods, and integrated safety technologies such as Sunfibre™ Wearable Active Lighting featured in the Men’s Lasse Airflow Jacket enhance both performance and visibility in remote conditions.
Featured Products
• Men’s Lucas FRX Shell Jacket: Created in collaboration with professional skier Lucas Swieykowski, the FRX Shell is engineered to be soft and quiet while providing uncompromising water and windproof protection. Hyper 3D Stretch technology allows the jacket to adapt to every motion and offers more than four times the stretch of its predecessor, delivering unmatched freedom of movement.
• Men’s Lasse Airflow Jacket: Co-designed with legendary alpine ski racer Lasse Kjus, this jacket balances exceptional breathability with reliable warmth, keeping you comfortable in demanding conditions without overheating. Engineered for harsh alpine environments, it features VaporTemp lining mapped to the body’s heat zones and Sunfibre™ Wearable Active Lighting integrated into the hood rim for enhanced visibility. With a 20K waterproof rating and incredible 50K breathability, it is built to perform at the highest level.
• Women’s FRX Summit Shell Jacket: This high-performance women’s shell offers superior waterproof and wind protection with Hyper 3D Stretch fabric for unrestricted movement. Soft, quiet materials ensure lasting comfort, while the KJUS AC-Vent System promotes optimal breathability for high-output backcountry adventures.
How a Ski Jacket Should Fit
A ski jacket can only perform at its best when it fits properly. The right fit delivers comfort, protection, and freedom of movement, allowing you to ski with confidence in any condition.
Consider how you prefer to layer. Shells often work best with a slightly looser fit to accommodate midlayers, while insulated performance jackets are designed to sit closer to the body with articulated patterns that move naturally with you. For younger skiers, our youth jackets and trousers feature the built-in KJUS Growth System that allows for the extension of sleeve and trouser lengths, offering lasting value as future generations grow.
To ensure the best fit, measure your waist, inseam, hips, and chest before selecting a size. We recommend consulting our Fit Guide or using the Find My Size tool on the product detail pages to choose the most accurate KJUS fit for your needs.
Finding the right ski jacket begins with understanding how you ski, where you ski, and which performance factors matter most to you. Whether you spend your days carving groomers at the resort, chasing epic lines in the backcountry, or exploring new destinations around the world, KJUS offers a full range of jackets built to meet your needs.
From shells engineered for maximum flexibility to insulated styles designed for warmth and comfort, every KJUS jacket is crafted with purpose and tested by professionals to ensure outstanding performance. Explore the Men’s Ski Collection and Women’s Ski Collection to find the jacket that fits your style and elevates every run.