Sportswear for women and men

NORDBLANC sportswear for skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, hiking, running, cycling, fitness and yoga. Technical base layers, softshell and jackets with a TERATEX® or DERMIZAX™ membrane - choose by sport and pace.

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What you'll find in this category

Ski / snowboard - NORDBLANC ski and snowboard clothing: jackets and trousers with a TERATEX® membrane (8,000-30,000 mm) or DERMIZAX™, base layers, powerfleece jackets, gloves, hats and neck warmers.
Cross-country ski - NORDBLANC cross-country skiing clothing for women and men: base layers, powerfleece jackets, sports jackets, waterproof SOFTSHIELD® 10000 softshell, trousers, hats and gloves. Choose your layers by the frost and your pace.
Hiking - NORDBLANC hiking clothing for women and men: waterproof jackets with a TERATEX® membrane, softshell, fleece jackets, outdoor trousers and shorts, leather boots and socks. For hikes and day trips from summer to winter.
Fitness - NORDBLANC fitness clothing for women and men: technical T-shirts and tank tops, leggings, shorts and sports bras with DRYFOR fibre, which wicks sweat away. Most models are stretchy and dry quickly.
Cycling - NORDBLANC cycling clothing: cycling jerseys, shorts, ultralight jackets and gilets, waterproof softshells and cycling gloves. Most models have reflective details, and SOFTSHIELD® softshells have a water column of 10,000 mm.
Jogging - NORDBLANC running clothing for women and men: technical T-shirts and tank tops, leggings, shorts, light jackets and gilets, and SOFTSHIELD® softshells with a water column of 10,000 mm. Many models have DRYFOR fibre.
Yoga - NORDBLANC yoga clothing for women: leggings, technical T-shirts, tank tops and crop tops, fitness shorts and a sports bra in stretchy nylon or polyester with DRYFOR fibre. Most models dry quickly.
Home clothes - NORDBLANC home clothes for women and men: cotton T-shirts, tank tops and polo shirts, organic cotton T-shirts, sweatshirts, joggers and shorts. Plus technical T-shirts and fitness leggings.

How to dress for your sport and pace

Sportswear is chosen by pace. The faster you move, the more you sweat and the more sweat transport and breathability matter; the more you stand, sit or wait in the cold, the more insulation and protection from wind, rain and snow count. That is why the Sports category sorts clothing by activity.

Skiing and snowboarding

A day on the slopes alternates fast runs with waiting for the lift, which calls for the warmest and most waterproof clothing on offer. Ski jackets and trousers have a TERATEX® or DERMIZAX™ membrane with a water column of 8,000-30,000 mm and synthetic insulation (most often FURTHERM), and almost all are rated down to -20 °C on NORDBLANC’s indicative warmth scale. Base layers go underneath, and gloves and a hat complete the outfit.

Cross-country skiing

On cross-country skis you sweat even in a hard frost, so you dress lighter than on the slopes and keep a close eye on breathability. The range consists of sports and softshell jackets, often in SOFTSHIELD® with a water column of 10,000 mm, stretchy POWERFLEECE jackets and sports gilets. For models with a stated warmth, the level down to 0 °C on NORDBLANC’s indicative warmth scale predominates.

Hiking

Hiking makes up the largest part of the range. Clothing for hikes is built from light layers that you can take off and stow in your backpack: technical T-shirts, powerfleece jackets, softshell jackets, outdoor trousers, shorts and skorts. Most of it is polyester with DRYFOR technical fibre, which moves sweat to the surface of the fabric, where it evaporates quickly.

Running and cycling

When running and cycling you move fast and into the wind, so light materials lead: technical T-shirts, ultralight sports jackets and light softshell jackets, plus cycling jerseys and shorts for the bike. Most cycling clothing and more than half of the running clothing has reflective details.

Fitness, yoga and leisure

For workouts and yoga, there are stretchy leggings, technical T-shirts, tank tops and sports bras with DRYFOR fibre; yoga clothing is for women only. For home and leisure, there are cotton T-shirts, sweatshirts and comfortable leggings.

What to look for when choosing sportswear

Water column - how much water, in millimetres, the fabric can hold back. In the Sports category it ranges from 5,000 to 30,000 mm; the highest values are found in ski jackets and trousers, while running and cycling clothing has 10,000 mm at most, because for fast movement lightness and breathability decide.
Breathability - how much sweat, in the form of water vapour, passes through the fabric to the outside in 24 hours (g/m²). In the Sports category it ranges from 3,000 to 30,000 g, most often 10,000 g; for running, cross-country skiing and uphill climbs, higher values pay off.
Warmth - NORDBLANC’s indicative warmth scale (down to 0 °C, -10 °C, -20 °C) is for comparing insulated models. The highest level in the Sports category, down to -20 °C, is found almost exclusively in ski jackets and trousers.
Material - most of the clothing is polyester, often with DRYFOR technical fibre, which wicks sweat away. Cotton belongs at home and for leisure, not for sport: it soaks up sweat and chills you in the cold.
Stretch and fit - most sportswear is made of stretchy fabric. Regular fit predominates; the close-fitting Slim fit is found mainly in leggings and fitness and yoga clothing.
Features - a ski pass pocket is found only on ski jackets; a back pocket is found mainly on cycling clothing and leggings, and reflective details on cycling and running clothing.

Technologies and materials

DRYFOR®

A functional fiber that excellently absorbs body moisture and wicks away sweat. Thanks to the micro-grooves on its surface, moisture is efficiently carried to the outer side of the fabric where it evaporates quickly, keeping your skin dry and comfortable. This property allows the material to provide perfect body temperature regulation.

FURTHERM®

Breathable thermal insulation fill. Keeps the body warm and comfortable. In extreme weather conditions it accumulates body heat and releases it back later, helping to maintain the required body temperature. It guarantees comfort and convenience in all activities.

SOFTSHIELD® TERATEX® 10000

Functional outdoor material for demanding outdoor activities. Its main advantages are elasticity, thermal insulation, excellent wind resistance and water resistance, together with perfect breathability. The material is a three-layer laminate in which a suitable combination of materials produces a light, soft, elastic softshell with excellent thermal insulation.

POWERFLEECE

Lightweight, highly elastic material, micro-brushed on the inside for increased thermal insulation and comfort. The outside is smooth and very pleasant to the touch, and it offers excellent thermal insulation and protection against gusty wind.

TERATEX® 20000 Membrane Core

Perfect membrane fabric excels in extreme level of waterproofing and breathability. The uncompromising features of the material and durable water repellency protects easily against extreme weather conditions. The intelligent breathability feature offers comfortable heat circulation in any weather. The product made of this fabric is designed for very demanding outdoor activities and all extreme sports activities.

DERMIZAX ®

Dermizax™ is the original Japanese waterproof and breathable fabric technology from Toray and uses decades of experience to manage every part of the construction process. Dermizax™ is a fabric with a highly sophisticated and technical membrane that achieves the highest level of waterproofness, breathability and resistance to condensation. The fabric is stretchable, adaptable and flexible. This makes it ideal for sporting activities that take place in extreme environmental conditions, such as mountain climbing, trail running and winter sports. Whatever sport you choose, Dermizax™ can adapt and protect you from the worst that nature can throw at it while you remain comfortable and in control.

Frequently asked questions

Which sports can I find clothing for at NORDBLANC?

The Sports category covers skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, hiking, running, cycling, fitness, yoga and clothing for home. The largest part of the range is hiking and winter sports. Each activity has its own subcategory, where the clothing is selected for pace and weather - from insulated ski jackets to light running and cycling clothing.

Is clothing for skiing different from clothing for cross-country skiing?

Yes, mainly in pace. On the slopes you alternate fast runs with waiting for the lift, so NORDBLANC ski jackets and trousers are insulated and have a water column of 8,000-30,000 mm; almost all are rated down to -20 °C on NORDBLANC’s indicative warmth scale. On cross-country skis you sweat even in a hard frost, so the clothing is lighter and more breathable: a number of jackets are made of SOFTSHIELD® softshell with a water column of 10,000 mm, and on the same scale the level down to 0 °C predominates among models with a stated warmth.

Which sportswear works for several sports at once?

The most versatile are base layers and softshell. NORDBLANC thermal tops and bottoms with DRYFOR fibre are made for skiing, hiking, running and cycling. Softshell jackets and trousers in SOFTSHIELD® can be worn for hiking, cross-country skiing, running and cycling, and for every day too. For a full day of skiing in snowfall, though, classic ski clothing is better.

Does the Sports category have clothing for men, women and children?

For men and women, yes: there are roughly equal numbers of women’s and men’s models, and most subcategories have both versions. Yoga clothing, leggings and sports bras are women’s only, while gloves, hats and neck warmers are mostly unisex. Children’s clothing is in the separate Kids section.