Protest: Ski and snowboard wear with a street look – new at SportFits

Ski clothing that performs, looks the part and doesn’t break the bank: that is what Protest from the Netherlands has stood for for more than 30 years. The brand is now available at SportFits, with ski and snowboard jackets, trousers, fleece and accessories for women, men and children.

The story of Protest begins in the early 1990s, when snowboarding was still a young sport. A group of friends from the Netherlands were passionate about it, even though their home country has no mountains. According to Protest, that was precisely their motivation, not an obstacle. In 1993, they founded Protest and made clothing specifically for the sport. The brand therefore sees itself as Europe’s first snowboard clothing brand.

Later, the move went from snow to water and the streets. Today, Protest also makes surfwear and swimwear, fleece and everyday jackets, as well as an outdoor collection with gilets and insulated overshirts. The collection’s board-sports roots are still clear, especially in its relaxed cuts. The brand is owned by the Dutch family business Dekker Olifanta, based in Warmond near Leiden.

The brand’s mission is easy to sum up: “To help everyone ride more”, in other words, to enable as many people as possible to spend more time on a board or skis. That is why Protest is committed to remaining affordable. Functional ski clothing should not be a luxury.

There is also a distinctive style. Protest gives ski jackets a street look. Alongside understated plain colours and classic cuts, the brand also offers eye-catching prints.

Protest gives two figures for how waterproof and breathable a jacket is: waterproofing in millimetres and breathability in grams per square metre per day. For ski and snowboard jackets, the brand recommends at least 10.000 mm; some models reach 20.000 mm. Most jackets have a snow skirt, ventilation zips and a ski-pass pocket, while the zips are consistently made by YKK.

The most technical line is called PVRE. According to Protest, the jackets in this series have higher-quality outer fabrics, fully taped seams, waterproof zips, a high collar with a chin guard and a helmet-compatible hood.

Protest provides specific information about its materials: the PVRE Green label identifies products that use recycled materials, among other things. According to its own statement, 73 % of the snowwear in the 2025 winter collection is made from recycled fabrics; in 2024, the figure was 54 %. These include REPREVE polyester made from old PET bottles and materials certified to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). Protest does not use real down; puffer jackets have synthetic insulation. Since 2025, the brand has not intentionally added PFAS to its collection, although according to Protest, the presence of minute traces cannot be completely ruled out (Source: Protest).

Protest makes ski clothing for everyone who joins in. Women can choose from understated ski jackets, as well as models with leopard or polka-dot prints and ski suits. Men’s ski jackets are available in slim, regular and relaxed fits.

One particular focus is children. Protest offers ski clothing for young people and a toddler range with snowsuits, salopettes and jackets in sizes 92 to 140. On some models for the youngest children, the sleeves and legs can be lengthened, helping them last longer.

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Protest is right for you if you are looking for functional ski or snowboarding clothing with its own style while keeping an eye on your budget. The brand is particularly practical if you need to kit out the whole family.

For high-altitude tours or demanding, long ski tours where high-end membranes are required, specialist mountain-sports brands are the better choice. Not every model has taped seams or a 20,000 mm water column, so it is worth checking the product details.

Protest recommends washing ski clothing at no more than 30 degrees on a gentle cycle, ideally with detergent for technical fabrics and without fabric softener. Otherwise, it can clog the pores of the material. Do not bleach or dry-clean; wash inside out and dry in the shade. If water no longer beads off, reapply the water-repellent treatment during the wash or as a spray to restore the protection. When in doubt, follow the care label; some models are designed for hand washing only.