Löffler
More about the brand ↓From Ried im Innkreis, sportswear since 1973: Transtex base layers and clothing for cross-country, ski touring, running and cycling.
Good to know about Löffler
Löffler in numbers
- Elfriede Löffler founded the business in Ried im Innkreis
- 1946
- taken over by Fischer Sports, Löffler turned to sportswear
- 1973
- Löffler began equipping the Austrian Ski Federation
- 1979
- knitting machines run in Löffler's knitting mill in Ried
- 200 +
What the number tells you
The number in the name is the fabric weight in g/m², a guide to warmth. According to Löffler, Light 100 and Merino Light 130 suit the whole year, Warm 180 and Merino 200 temperatures around freezing. In real cold, choose Warm 220 or Merino 260.
Löffler's numeric sizes
Löffler uses numeric sizes. Men's 50 is M, for a 100 to 103 cm chest and 90 to 93 cm waist. Women's 38 fits an 88 to 91 cm chest and 72 to 75 cm waist. Trousers like Alaska also come in short and long sizes: men's 50 goes with 25 (M short) and 98 (M long).
Repairs in Ried
According to Löffler, its service in Ried can in principle repair any Löffler product. Send an email with photos of the damage and you will get a quote. The repair takes about seven working days, and Löffler pays the return postage. For items over five years old, check with Löffler first.
Frequently asked questions
Does Löffler run small?
Löffler states the fit of every piece, from Tight Fit, close to the body, to Comfort Fit, straight and loose. For some sporty, close-fitting models, such as the Athletico hybrid jacket or the PL60 vest, it adds: tends to run small, if in doubt go one size up.
What do ASW, TIV and WPM mean?
The abbreviations name the material. ASW is Active Stretch Warm: stretchy, brushed on the inside, wind-resistant and slightly water-repellent. TIV stands for Thermo-Innenvelours, a stretchy knit with a brushed inner face. WPM is Löffler's own brand for waterproof and windproof fabrics with a 20,000 mm hydrostatic head.
Transtex or pure merino wool?
According to Löffler, it depends on your pace. Polypropylene absorbs practically no water, so Transtex suits you if you sweat a lot, for example when skate skiing. Löffler recommends pure merino wool such as Merino Light 130 for a steady pace, long breaks and multi-day tours.
How should I wash base layers?
Often, with just a little liquid detergent, advises Löffler, inside out and without fabric softener. Never leave wet laundry lying around. A tumble dryer is usually unnecessary, as the fabrics dry quickly in the air. The maximum temperature is on the care label.
How do I refresh the water-repellent finish?
With heat, says Löffler: after drying, another 20 minutes in the tumble dryer on a low setting, or iron it with a cloth in between. If the finish wears off after a long time, Löffler recommends a reproofing spray rather than a wash-in proofer.
Series
Mid layer
The second layer over your base layer, in Transtex with a half zip. According to Löffler, the Turtle is a classic in a loose Comfort Fit, while the merino version is a closer Slim Fit.
Transtex Warm
Löffler's classic base layer: polypropylene inside, cotton and modal outside. According to Löffler, made for colder days, whether skiing, sledging or cross-country skiing.
Airblocc
Löffler's own 3-layer softshell, made in Europe: windproof, water-repellent and stretchy. AB Light is the lightweight version, AB Warm has soft fleece on the inside.
PL60
PL60 means 60 g of PrimaLoft Gold insulation, plus stretch panels. According to Löffler, the hybrid jackets and vests keep you warm even in falling snow and dry quickly.
Merino 200
Two layers: on the inside, polypropylene keeps your skin dry, on the outside, merino wool keeps you warm. According to Löffler, the choice for cold days and stop-and-go, such as tours with breaks.
Alaska
Warm trousers for ski trails, snowshoe trails and ski tours, straight and loosely cut. According to Löffler, the Touring Pants have mesh-backed vent zips, leg zips with inner gaiters and edge guards.
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