SKHOOP Original Skirt

The Insulated Skirt That Started It All

The SKHOOP Original Skirt began with one very cold dog walk. On a winter morning in 1999, founder Sissi Kewenter headed outside in Åre, Sweden, without wanting to bother with snow pants. The farther she walked, the colder she became. By the time she raced home, she was already imagining a simpler solution: an insulated skirt that could be pulled on quickly over everyday clothes.

That idea became the Original Skirt and launched an entirely new category of winter layering. Warm, lightweight, and remarkably easy to wear, it adds protection over leggings, jeans, or base layers without requiring you to remove your boots. It is the layer you grab for dog walks, Nordic skiing, cold commutes, outdoor events, après, and every winter moment when your hips and thighs would appreciate a little more insulation.

Why You’ll Love It

• The original for a reason: SKHOOP created the insulated cover skirt in snowy northern Sweden and has been refining the idea since 1999.

• Warmth without snow pants: Lightweight 80g synthetic insulation protects your core, hips, and thighs without the bulk of full winter pants.

• On and off over boots: The full-length two-way YKK zipper on the right makes quick layering remarkably easy.

• Move the way you want: Open the zipper from the bottom for a longer stride while walking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing.

• Protection from winter weather: The wind-resistant polyester shell uses a PFAS-free DWR treatment to repel light moisture, snow, and dirt.

• Practical storage: Two zippered hand pockets keep your phone, keys, or dog treats secure.

• A comfortable waist: Rear elastic adapts to your shape and the layers underneath, while belt loops offer another fit option.

• Made with safer materials: The skirt is STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified, meaning every component has been tested for harmful substances.

Fit & Fabric Features

• Fit: Straight, full-length insulated skirt designed for layering

• Length: 35 inches in size Medium

• Shell: 100% polyester

• Insulation: 80g, 100% polyester

• Weather protection: Wind-resistant shell with PFAS-free DWR treatment

• Right side: Full-length two-way YKK zipper

• Left side: One-way YKK zipper at the lower hem

• Pockets: Two zippered hand pockets

• Waist: Rear elastic with belt loops

• Weight: Approximately 350g in size Medium

• Certification: STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®

• Designed in: Åre, Sweden

The Bottom Line

The Original Skirt is winter problem-solving at its best. It delivers meaningful warmth exactly where many women feel the cold, slips on over whatever you are already wearing, and packs easily when you no longer need it.

Keep it by the door for morning dog walks, in the car for unexpected cold, or in your ski bag for the trip home. Once you experience the convenience of an insulated skirt, winter without one feels unnecessarily complicated.

Fit Guidelines

Choose your SKHOOP skirt size primarily by your hip measurement, taken at the fullest part of your hips and seat. The waist is intentionally more forgiving, with rear elastic that accommodates both body shape and winter layers.

If your waist and hip measurements fall into different sizes, use your hip measurement. If you plan to wear the skirt over heavier clothing or are between sizes, choose the larger size.

SKHOOP Women’s Size Guide

Care Instructions

• Wash on a low-to-medium temperature setting with gentle detergent.

• Do not use fabric softener.

• Do not bleach.

• Tumble dry low.

• Close zippers before washing to help protect the garment and other items in the load.