snowwear

Cold weather gear

Snowwear is clothing designed for cold, snowy conditions—jackets, pants, boots, gloves, and similar gear worn for skiing, snowboarding, or general winter activity.

The term appears mainly in retail contexts: The snowwear section is on the second floor.

Also spelled as two words.

garments

ski jacket

Insulated coat for slopes

  • parkaInsulated hooded winter coat
  • snowsuitInsulated one-piece outerwear
  • anorakWeatherproof hooded outerwear

down jacket · shell jacket · puffy coat · gaiters · neck gaiter · balaclava · ski socks · hand warmers · toe warmers · hardshell jacket

materials

Gore-Tex

Waterproof breathable fabric membrane

breathable fabric · ripstop nylon · merino wool · moisture-wicking · softshell · hardshell

accessories

ski gloves

Insulated handwear for slopes

ski helmet · ear warmers · face mask · buff · trapper hat · headband · wrist guards · knee pads

features

insulated

Shielded from heat loss

layered · hooded · zippered · adjustable · reinforced · reflective · ventilated · packable · lightweight · thermal

activities

skiing

Snow sport on runners

snowshoeing · mountaineering · backcountry · alpine · cross-country · winter hiking · ice climbing · snowmobiling · tobogganing · ski touring

Opposites
climate/weather appropriateness

snowwearbeachwear

Clothing for sandy shores

swimwear · resort wear · sundresses · swim trunks · bikinis

coverage and insulation

snowwearswimsuit

Garment for the pool

bikini · shorts · tank top · crop top

seasonal purpose

snowwearsurfwear

Beach-oriented casual clothing

sailing gear

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G