Discover our ski and snowboard collection
Most things about skiing and snowboarding are perfect, but there are some things that riders never asked for. Like toxic chemicals in our clothes or bad design contributing to waste streams and climate change. At Houdini, that is not an option. We have been offering circular and PFAS free layering systems since 2018, so that we can just ride powder, have fun and enjoy the wonders of nature.
Design Highlights
All Houdini shell layers are
· Waterproof
20.000 mm H2O, keeping you sheltered from rain or snow
· Breathable
20.000 g/m²/24h, venting out excess heat and moisture
· Designed by rider for riders
Fully featured for freeride skiing and ski touring
· Stretchy and silent
Providing exceptional comfort and freedom of movement
· Helmet- and backpack compatible
Pockets and seams are placed to not interfere with gear
· Circular
Made with recycled and recyclable materials
· PFAS Free
Completely free from PFAS or other harmful chemicals
Design Highlights
All Houdini shell layers are
· Waterproof
20.000 mm H2O, keeping you sheltered from rain or snow
· Breathable
20.000 g/m²/24h, venting out excess heat and moisture
· Designed by rider for riders
Fully featured for freeride skiing and ski touring
· Stretchy and silent
Providing exceptional comfort and freedom of movement
· Helmet- and backpack compatible
Pockets and seams are placed to not interfere with gear
· Circular
Made with recycled and recyclable materials
· PFAS Free
Completely free from PFAS or other harmful chemicals
Clean Technology - The Houdini Way
The core of our Ride Clean technology is our hydrophilic membrane Atmos™ that blocks out liquid water but actively transports excess heat and moisture from the inside. The vapor transmission of this membrane increases when you get warmer. Loop Hardshell™ is the main fabric we use for our ski- and mountaineering shells. It’s a durable ripstop fabric with mechanical stretch for high comfort. It’s smooth and silent with a matte finish. This waterproof breathable shell fabric will keep you dry and comfortable during long days and challenging conditions. The face fabric, membrane and scrim technologies are all pure and polyester-based. When your Houdini shell layer is worn out, return it to us and we can use the raw materials to build new products.
The End of PFAS
Did you know that most waterproof clothing available today is treated with toxic chemicals called PFAS? Houdini started phasing out PFAS in 2012 and since 2018 all new Houdini garments are free from PFAS.
PFAS are a group of over 4700 highly fluorinated chemical substances. Studies have shown a number of negative health effects for humans and animals linked to PFAS: Immune system deficiencies, brain development and birth weights as well as different forms of cancer and disturbed reproduction systems, to name a few.
Our hydrophilic polyester membranes are naturally PFAS free and we use water repellency treatments based on carbon chains. Which type of treatment varies with the different fabrics we use and must be tested individually to find the best match for each fabric.
Ride Clean Layering Systems
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