| What it is | Premium Swiss softshell fabrics |
| Strengths | Stretch, breathability, weather resistance |
| Often | Bonded backing for warmth; eco finishes |
| Used in | High-end softshell jackets & pants |
Schoeller soft shell refers to the premium Swiss-made softshell fabrics from Schoeller Textil that combine stretch, breathability, durability, and water- and wind-resistance for active mountain use. Often featuring bonded backings for warmth and Schoeller’s eco-friendly finishes, these fabrics power high-end softshell jackets and pants that move well and shrug off wind and light weather.
The softshell specialist
The fabric family behind many a premium softshell; the flagship all-rounder is Schoeller Dryskin.
Frequently asked questions
What is Schoeller soft shell?
Schoeller soft shell is the family of premium softshell fabrics made by the Swiss textile company Schoeller. They blend four-way stretch, breathability, abrasion resistance, and water- and wind-repellency, often with a warm bonded backing, to make versatile, durable fabrics for active mountain apparel.
What makes Schoeller softshells premium?
Their combination of mobility (stretch), durability, breathability, and weather resistance in one fabric, plus advanced finishes like the nanosphere DWR and environmentally friendlier treatments. The quality and versatility command a higher price and are favored in technical climbing, ski touring, and alpine apparel.
Schoeller soft shell vs Dryskin?
Schoeller Dryskin is one specific, popular fabric within Schoeller's broader soft shell range — a versatile all-rounder. 'Schoeller soft shell' more generally covers the company's various softshell fabrics, which vary in warmth, stretch, and weather resistance for different applications. Dryskin is essentially a flagship example of the category.
Sources
- Schoeller technologies — Schoeller Textil
- Softshell fabrics — The Mountaineers