Children ski jacket: waterproofness and breathability

Ski jacket must have a functional membrane or coating to protect body from water and moisture. The protection indicated by water column, but there is no need to get the one with the highest value for children. Children don’t last too long on the slopes anyway. For typical family skiing, a water column of 3000 to 5000 mm will be perfectly adequate.

When selecting, pay attention to the breathability so the child doesn’t sweat during movement. The breathability value indicates how many grams of water vapour passes through a square metre of the material per 24 hours. So what is the number to look for? A breathability of 3000 g/m²/ 24 hours is satisfactory enough, look for the higher value if your child is more active.