Flylow Ski Clothing

Frequently Asked Questions

• What makes Flylow’s Intuitive fabrics different from other outerwear materials and how do they perform in wet or high-output days?

  Flylow’s Intuitive fabrics are an in-house blend of recycled, abrasion‑resistant weaves engineered for breathability and stretch; examples include Intuitive PHD (rated around 30k waterproof/30k breathability), Lux 2L (≈20k/30k with stretch), and Surface 2L (150‑denier DWR oxford for durability). Paired with features like pit zips, helmet‑compatible hoods, and non‑wetting zippers, these fabrics shed sleet and wet snow while letting moisture escape during climbs or high-output laps.
• How should I choose between a Flylow shell, insulated jacket, or bib for mixed resort and backcountry skiing?

  Choose a shell if you plan to tour or work hard on ascents—lightweight shells with high breathability (Specter, Lux, or PHD) let sweat escape while providing a waterproof barrier. Go insulated (micropuff or light synthetic fills) for lift‑served cold days when you want warmth with minimal bulk, and pick a bib (Sphynx or Drift) for deep‑powder days or when you need full‑coverage, secure layering and added splash protection.
• How does the Chemical Pant compare to the Lab Coat jacket in terms of protection and intended use?

  The Chemical Pant uses Surface 2L construction (150D oxford with DWR), prioritizing abrasion resistance and burly waterproofing for resort abuse and snow‑packed approaches, whereas the Lab Coat jacket is listed with eVent membrane options and focuses on high breathability and venting for technical days. In short, Chemical is built to resist branches and chairlift wear on the lower half, while the Lab Coat emphasizes ventilated, technical weather protection for the top half—pair them when you want rugged durability and high‑output breathability together.
• What size and fit should I pick for Flylow ski jackets and pants?

  Flylow generally runs standard with a streamlined, articulated fit designed for mobility—choose your normal street size if you layer lightly, or size up if you plan heavy midlayers underneath. Bibs and many pants have room for layering and articulated knees for movement; consult the product‑page size chart for specific measurements and consider women’s Boundary‑collection cuts for a roomier, resort‑styled fit.
• Which Flylow pieces are best for wet spring days versus cold, deep‑powder conditions?

  For wet spring days prioritize higher breathability and stretch—Lux 2L or Specter shells with pit zips and DWR hold up to warm, wet laps without overheating. For cold, deep powder choose full‑coverage bibs (Sphynx or Drift) and insulated jackets or shells paired with micropuff/synthetic fill; also favor higher waterproof ratings (Intuitive PHD or Surface 2L) and sealed zippers to keep out heavy, wet snow.