Men’s Ski Fleece

Men’s Ski Fleece at Arc’teryx

A men’s ski fleece sits between your first layer and your outer jacket, holding heat on the lift and venting on the climb. Our range is built around the Kyanite, a stretch fleece made to work as a midlayer or on its own, with a lighter hoody for high-output days and a Merino-blend crew for the cold ones. Every style here is listed for resort, freeride and touring use.

Why choose men’s ski fleece made from Polartec Power Stretch Pro?

The Kyanite Hoody, Jacket and Pullover Hoody share one fabric, Polartec Power Stretch Pro, which gives this men’s ski fleece a durable nylon face over a brushed polyester interior. The face helps resist abrasion from pack straps, while four-way stretch and articulated patterning let you reach, plant a pole and tuck into a turn without the fabric pulling against you. Cuffs, hem and collar are bound in durable Tanica stretch fabric.

How should a ski fleece jacket fit, including collars and hoods?

Fit decides how a ski fleece jacket works on snow. The Kyanite Jacket, Hoody and Pullover Hoody are a regular fit with room for layers, and our layering guide shows where they sit in the system. The Jacket has a mid-height collar and a No Slip Zip front zipper with a chin guard, the Hoody adds a low-profile hood for warmth, and the Pullover Hoody pulls on overhead instead of zipping up. Choose the collar or hood first, then the layer that goes over it.

Which snow fleece suits touring climbs and cold chairlifts?

For uphill work, the Kyanite Lightweight Hoody uses Torrent fleece with an anti-odour finish and a trim fit that suits high output, and it is listed for ski touring. On lift-served days the Kyanite in Polartec Power Stretch Pro is the warmer build, and the Hallam Merino Wool Crew places wool in a zonal knit for natural thermoregulation. Wear this snow fleece over a ski base layer and finish the feet with Merino ski socks.

Men’s Ski Fleece FAQs

Should a men’s ski fleece be full zip or pullover?

A full-zip ski fleece vents faster when you warm up on a climb, so the Kyanite Jacket and Kyanite Hoody suit touring and long laps. The Kyanite Pullover Hoody has no front zip to manage under an outer layer, which suits resort days when you rarely open up. Both hoodies carry a low-profile hood, so decide on zip first.

Does a men’s ski fleece keep you warm without an outer jacket?

On cool, still days, yes. The Kyanite is built to be worn as a midlayer or on its own, so this ski fleece can carry a lift day by itself. Polartec Power Stretch Pro allows airflow for breathability, so on exposed lifts you will want an outer jacket over it. A beanie helps hold heat at the lift line.

Can I wear a men’s ski fleece around town?

Yes. The Kyanite Jacket is designed for climbing, trail use, skiing and everyday wear, and the Kyanite Pullover Hoody lists Everyday in its Activity spec. Four-way stretch and a brushed interior make a ski fleece easy to live in off the mountain too. For long walks, our hiking fleece range is the closer match.

How do I wash a men’s ski fleece?

Follow the care label on the Kyanite Jacket by machine washing on low, washing dark colours separately, skipping bleach and fabric softener, and line drying. Do not iron or dry clean it. The Kyanite Hoody and Pullover Hoody carry the same label, so these three ski fleece styles follow one routine, while the Lightweight Hoody and the Hallam crew have their own care labels.