Colmar

Colmar at a glance

• Founded: 1923 in Monza, near Milan, by Mario Colombo. The name joins COLombo and MARio.
• From hats to skiwear: the company began with felt hats and gaiters, then turned to sportswear after the Second World War under his sons Giancarlo and Angelo.
• Racing history: Colmar worked with FISI, the Italian winter sports federation, from the late 1940s, and Zeno Colò won gold in Colmar at the 1952 Oslo Olympics.
• Published ratings: waterproof shells rated 10,000, 15,000 and 20,000 mm with matching 10K, 15K and 20K breathability, and warmth graded Light, Medium, Warm and Very Warm.
• Sizes: Italian 38 to 50 for jackets, trousers and suits, sold at Coveti as UK 6 to UK 18 (IT 42 is UK 10); fleeces in XS to XL.

Where to start

A rated ski jacket. The Yin and Yang, Niseiko and Shaping jackets cover most resort skiing, and the down jackets suit the coldest days. Colmar ski jackets compared.

Trousers that match. Softshell trousers for movement, padded trousers for cold lifts and salopettes for deep snow. Colmar ski trousers and salopettes.

One piece. The Desire, Ritmo and Darling suits, plus the Austrian Team racing suit. Colmar ski suits.

The layers underneath. Dryarn seamless base layers, thermal tops and half-zip fleeces. Colmar fleeces and base layers.

Reading the ratings

A waterproof rating is the column of water, in millimetres, a fabric holds back before water passes through. Colmar describes 10,000 and 15,000 mm as suitable for heavy rain, and pairs each with a breathability figure for moisture moving out. Our guide to ski jacket waterproof ratings explains how to choose by resort and by how you ski.

Colmar guides from Coveti

Who is Colmar, the Colmar size guide, Colmar ski jackets, Colmar ski trousers, Colmar ski suits, Colmar fleeces and base layers, waterproof ratings explained and Colmar against Fusalp, Bogner and Perfect Moment.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Colmar from?

Colmar is from Monza, near Milan, in Italy. It is the ski and sportswear brand of Manifattura Mario Colombo, which Mario Colombo founded there in 1923, and it has made skiwear since the years after the Second World War.

Is Colmar a good ski brand?

Colmar has dressed racers since the late 1940s, and its current pieces publish their waterproof rating, breathability and warmth level, so you can see what each one is built for. Coveti carries the women’s line in full price, 100% authentic.

How does Colmar sizing work?

Colmar women’s jackets, ski trousers and suits use Italian sizes 38 to 50. Colmar matches IT 42 to FR 38 and US 6, which Coveti lists as UK 10. Fleeces and base layers come in letter sizes, and each product page gives the model’s height and size.

How do I wash a Colmar ski jacket?

Most Colmar pieces machine wash at 30 degrees C at most, with no bleach, no tumble drying and no dry cleaning. Close every zip first, and detach faux-fur trims where the style allows. Each Coveti product page carries the full care instructions.

Does Coveti ship Colmar worldwide?

Yes. Every Colmar piece at Coveti is 100% authentic and ships worldwide, with prices shown in US dollars. See the logistics and returns protocol for the details.