How to choose a children's snowsuit
A child's snowsuit is an essential wardrobe piece for cold days. It provides perfect protection from cold, wind and moisture. Let's see how to choose the best one for your child.
If you want to ask for more details or consult your choice, we will be happy to serve you directly in our Skibi Kids brick-and-mortar stores.
Children's snowsuits are made waterproof, so that the child is dry and warm all day long, regardless of the weather. Quality snowsuits are also breathable and abrasion resistant to withstand even the craziest of children's games. Unlike a jacket and pants combination, there is no way for cold air to blow through or snow to get into the coverall. The lining in the winter coverall takes care of keeping the child warm.
Key features of a quality children's winter suit:
- Perfect warmness and insulation
- Waterproof
- Breathability
- Abrasion resistance
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The classic insulated jumpsuit with Reimatec Lappi membrane is the winner of the 2021 winter clothing test for toddlers. It is made of breathable material resistant to wind, water and dirt, all seams are taped and it is insulated with Fellex material. It also has a detachable adjustable hood with a detachable faux fur trim, an adjustable waist and a long zipper on the front that runs from the neck to the leg and one zippered pocket. The sleeves and legs are finished with elasticated hems. The trousers can be worn with
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The Reimatec Kurikka children's winter membrane jumpsuit with a distinctive print has a traditional sporty look. It is made of breathable, fully water and wind resistant material with a dirt-repellent surface. A material with higher strength and durability is used in the back of the suit and on the legs from the knees down.
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Children's winter overalls Burton Kids 2L One Piece Snowsuit, as a sophisticated, waterproof snow suit that will keep children dry and warm.
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Children's winter suit Burton Toddlers 2L One Piece Snowsuit suitable for sledding, learning to ski and playing in the snow. It's insulated from hood to toe and designed to keep kids dry and warm in the snow.
Waterproofing: coating vs. membrane
To truly protect your child in a snowsuit in any weather, the snowsuit must be waterproof. The more robust manufacturers address this with either a patch or a membrane.
Coating snowsuits:
- More affordable
- Good waterproofing
- Can lose their original properties over time
- Poorer breathability and sweat wicking
Membrane snowsuits:
- Higher price but better performance
- Permanent waterproofing
- Breathability and sweat wicking
- More complex to manufacture
Skibi Tip
When buying children's snowsuit, ask if the seams are taped. Otherwise, the clothes could get wet, regardless of the quality of the membrane used.
Recommendation: definitely avoid buying cheap unbranded overalls that you don't know how and what they are made of. Often they have neither a liner nor a membrane. These snowsuits get wet quickly and to keep the child at least a little dry, the snowsuit needs to be dried during the day. This is both inconvenient and, secondly, you don't actually save money because you need a second snowsuit to put on the child before the first one dries. A better solution is therefore a slightly more expensive but guaranteed waterproof snowsuit. In Skibi you will find mainly snowsuits from the Finnish brand Reima, which specialises in this type of clothing and whose overalls regularly win in tests of functional clothing.
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The classic insulated jumpsuit with Reimatec Lappi membrane is the winner of the 2021 winter clothing test for toddlers. It is made of breathable material resistant to wind, water and dirt, all seams are taped and it is insulated with Fellex material. It also has a detachable adjustable hood with a detachable faux fur trim, an adjustable waist and a long zipper on the front that runs from the neck to the leg and one zippered pocket. The sleeves and legs are finished with elasticated hems. The trousers can be worn with
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The Reimatec Trondheim children's winter membrane overalls are made from breathable, fully water and windproof material, so your child stays warm and dry without sweating. The jumpsuit has a straight cut. It can be tightened at the waist to fit well.
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The Reimatec Kipina children's winter membrane suit is recommended for all active children who love to play in the snow. The upper part of the suit is made of a flexible material that allows maximum freedom of movement, and the lower part is made of a material with higher strength and durability.
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The Reimatec Kurikka children's winter membrane jumpsuit with a distinctive print has a traditional sporty look. It is made of breathable, fully water and wind resistant material with a dirt-repellent surface. A material with higher strength and durability is used in the back of the suit and on the legs from the knees down.
Water column x breathability x abrasion resistance - glossary
Water column and breathability are two important parameters that are used to evaluate the functionality of outdoor clothing, including children's overalls. At Skibi Kids you will find their value on the detail of each product. Let's explain them in more detail:
Water column
What it is - Water column is a measure of the waterproofness of a fabric. It is given in millimetres (mm) and expresses how much water pressure a fabric can withstand before it starts to leak.
How it is measured - It is tested by placing a glass cylinder filled with water on the fabric and measuring at what height of the water column the water begins to seep.
Indicative values:
- 0-1,500 mm: Clothing is not waterproof
- 1,500-4,900 mm: Suitable for rain
- 5,000-10,000 mm: Waterproof functional clothing
- 10,000 mm or more: Highly waterproof functional clothing
For children's winter overalls , we recommend choosing models with a water column of 5,000 mm or more, the higher the better.
Breathability
What it is - Breathability refers to the ability of a material to let water vapour (sweat) out from the inside.
How it is measured - It is given in grams of water vapour that pass through one square metre of fabric in 24 hours (g/m²/24h).
Approximate values:
- 0-5,000 g/m²/24h: Low breathability
- 5,000-10,000 g/m²/24h: Good breathability
- 10,000+ g/m²/24h: Very good breathability
For children's overalls: values from 5,000 g/m²/24h are recommended if possible, ideally more for active children.
Abrasion resistance
What it is - Abrasion resistance is the ability of a fabric to resist mechanical wear caused by rubbing against other surfaces.
How it is measured - It is tested using the Martindale test, where a fabric sample is rubbed against a standardized abrasive material. The number of cycles (rotations) the fabric can withstand before visible damage occurs and the fabric is punctured is measured.
Indicative values:
- 0-10,000 cycles: low resistance (suitable for lightweight garments)
- 10,000-20,000 cycles: Medium resistance (normal garments)
- 20,000-40,000 cycles: Highly resistant (outdoor clothing)
- 40,000+ cycles: Extremely durable (outdoor, mountaineering, professional and military use)
For children's coveralls: 20,000 Martindale cycles or more are recommended. Again, the more the better.
Important Notes:
- Higher abrasion resistance usually means longer garment life.
- Areas such as knees and elbows should have increased abrasion resistance.
- Some brands, such as Reima, use special reinforced materials in the most stressed areas.
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The very warm Reima Simpu winter overall for toddlers will keep your child warm and dry, ready for any winter weather.
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Children's winter suit Burton Toddlers 2L One Piece Snowsuit suitable for sledding, learning to ski and playing in the snow. It's insulated from hood to toe and designed to keep kids dry and warm in the snow.
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The Reimatec Reach children's membrane winter suit is ideal for winter sports. It is made of waterproof yet breathable material with a water and dirt repellent finish. All seams are taped, the jumpsuit has a straight cut and is stylishly reminiscent of workwear. It has a smooth polyester lining and is insulated with Fellex material. It also has a detachable hood and a higher standing collar.
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Waterproof and windproof children's overalls Reima Kaunisto designed for outdoor fun all winter long. It has reflective details to increase visibility, leg loops to keep the legs in place and a detachable hood.
Snowsuits insulation
Look for overalls with a quality lining for optimal insulation. There are different ways to insulate a jumpsuit with a lining. The most common way is by using the weight of the lining. The higher the weight of the lining, the greater the level of insulation of the snowsuits. For colder days, you can insulate the children under the overalls with a functional sweatshirt.
Functional layering system
In order for everything to work as it should, the functional layering system under the overalls must also be observed. For example, if you put on a cotton T-shirt that is not functional, the child can easily catch cold because cotton does not wick away sweat and cools the skin when sweaty.
How to dress children under snowsuit:
- Wear functional underwear or thermal underwear that will wick away sweat.
- Wear a functional sweatshirt over the first layer for additional insulation. If the overalls are warm enough or the weather outside is milder, you can skip this layer.
- Finally, wear the coverall as a protective layer.
Suitable functional underwear
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The Reimatec Stavanger children's winter membrane suit is named after the Norwegian city exposed to harsh weather on the shores of the North Atlantic. In Scandinavian countries it is very popular with parents because of its excellent qualities.
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The Reimatec Kurikka children's winter membrane jumpsuit with a distinctive print has a traditional sporty look. It is made of breathable, fully water and wind resistant material with a dirt-repellent surface. A material with higher strength and durability is used in the back of the suit and on the legs from the knees down.
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The Reimatec Trondheim children's winter membrane overalls are made from breathable, fully water and windproof material, so your child stays warm and dry without sweating. The jumpsuit has a straight cut. It can be tightened at the waist to fit well.
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The Reimatec Puhuri winter suit with membrane is a great choice for toddlers' play in the snow. It is made of breathable, wind- and water-resistant, dirt-repellent material and insulated with Fellex. The jumpsuit has a detachable hood, a higher standing collar and a zipped pocket. On the front, the full-length zip fastens with a long zip from the neck to the leg covered with a reflective trim. It is extra insulated in the seat area.
Children's winter snowsuits design
A snowsuit should not only be practical and functional, but it should also look nice so that your child likes to wear it and feels comfortable in it. That's why high-quality overalls stand out with beautiful children's prints and colours.
Practical details that must not be missed:
- Detachable hood for safety
- Loops under the shoe to prevent the legs from rolling up
- High-quality zippers (e.g. YKK) for easy handling
- Reflective elements for better visibility (it gets dark early in winter)
Conclusion
Investing in a good quality winter suit is well worth it. It will ensure your child's comfort, warmth and dryness during all winter fun. If you are more interested in functional clothing, be sure to read our article for more information How to choose functional clothing for children.
If you are still unsure about your choice, visit our Skibi Kids stores for advice.
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The Reimatec Trondheim children's winter membrane overalls are made from breathable, fully water and windproof material, so your child stays warm and dry without sweating. The jumpsuit has a straight cut. It can be tightened at the waist to fit well.
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The Reimatec Moomin Lyster winter suit with membrane is a great choice for active toddlers who love to play in the snow. It is fully waterproof and has reinforced material on the knees and back. Printed with Moomin motifs all over.
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The Reimatec Kurikka children's winter membrane jumpsuit with a distinctive print has a traditional sporty look. It is made of breathable, fully water and wind resistant material with a dirt-repellent surface. A material with higher strength and durability is used in the back of the suit and on the legs from the knees down.
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The Reimatec Puhuri winter suit with membrane is a great choice for toddlers' play in the snow. It is made of breathable, wind- and water-resistant, dirt-repellent material and insulated with Fellex. The jumpsuit has a detachable hood, a higher standing collar and a zipped pocket. On the front, the full-length zip fastens with a long zip from the neck to the leg covered with a reflective trim. It is extra insulated in the seat area.
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The Reimatec Puhuri winter suit with membrane is a great choice for toddlers' play in the snow. It is made of breathable, wind- and water-resistant, dirt-repellent material and insulated with Fellex. The jumpsuit has a detachable hood, a higher standing collar and a zipped pocket. On the front, the full-length zip fastens with a long zip from the neck to the leg covered with a reflective trim. It is extra insulated in the seat area.
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Waterproof and windproof children's overalls Reima Kaunisto designed for outdoor fun all winter long. It has reflective details to increase visibility, leg loops to keep the legs in place and a detachable hood.
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The Reimatec Kurikka children's winter membrane jumpsuit with a distinctive print has a traditional sporty look. It is made of breathable, fully water and wind resistant material with a dirt-repellent surface. A material with higher strength and durability is used in the back of the suit and on the legs from the knees down.
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Waterproof and windproof children's overalls Reima Kaunisto designed for outdoor fun all winter long. It has reflective details to increase visibility, leg loops to keep the legs in place and a detachable hood.
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The classic insulated jumpsuit with Reimatec Lappi membrane is the winner of the 2021 winter clothing test for toddlers. It is made of breathable material resistant to wind, water and dirt, all seams are taped and it is insulated with Fellex material. It also has a detachable adjustable hood with a detachable faux fur trim, an adjustable waist and a long zipper on the front that runs from the neck to the leg and one zippered pocket. The sleeves and legs are finished with elasticated hems. The trousers can be worn with
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The Reimatec Stavanger children's winter membrane suit is named after the Norwegian city exposed to harsh weather on the shores of the North Atlantic. In Scandinavian countries it is very popular with parents because of its excellent qualities.
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The Reimatec Stavanger children's winter membrane suit is named after the Norwegian city exposed to harsh weather on the shores of the North Atlantic. In Scandinavian countries it is very popular with parents because of its excellent qualities.
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The classic insulated jumpsuit with Reimatec Lappi membrane is the winner of the 2021 winter clothing test for toddlers. It is made of breathable material resistant to wind, water and dirt, all seams are taped and it is insulated with Fellex material. It also has a detachable adjustable hood with a detachable faux fur trim, an adjustable waist and a long zipper on the front that runs from the neck to the leg and one zippered pocket. The sleeves and legs are finished with elasticated hems. The trousers can be worn with
