Which Airhole Facemask is Right For Me?
Since 2006, Airhole has been the unrivaled pioneer in the facemask arena, pushing the boundaries with state-of-the-art fabrics, precision fits, and the most eye-catching graphics. Their mission? Nothing short of shielding adventurers from the unforgiving elements that dare to stand in their way.
Fed up with the dearth of technical face protection and battling brutal backcountry weather, Canadian pro snowboarders Chris Brown and Kale Stephens refused to succumb to the struggle of soggy masks from intense breathing and extreme conditions.
Armed with determination and Kale's grandma's vintage sewing machine, they ingeniously repurposed discarded outerwear jackets, sculpting them into an array of shapes, sizes, and fits to unearth the ultimate mask solution. The result? The groundbreaking Airhole Breath Hole, seamlessly integrated into ergonomically designed masks constructed from cutting-edge technical fabrics.
The Airhole isn't just a feature; it's a standard on all of their masks, a revolutionary escape route for your breath, preventing the dreaded condensation buildup. Keep dry, stay warm, and bid farewell to foggy goggles.
Read more about the designs below, then check our range of Airhole Facemasks.
Airtubes
Airhole's classic flat top shape with a multifunctional design; the Airtube provides lightweight protection against the elements, with moisture wicking and quick try technology for rapid drying, along with UPF 50 to block 98% of the sun's harmful UV rays. Constructed in a variety of materials depending on need, the Airtube comes in two styles, Classic and Ergo:
- Classic: Made from Drylight, perfect for 0 to 5°C
- Ergo: Made from Waffle Fleece, ideal for 5 to -5°C
- Ergo: Made from Merino Wool, ideal for 5 to -5°C
- Ergo: Made from Milk Fleece, perfect for 0 to -10°C
- Ergo: Made from Polarterc Powderdry, ideal for -5 to -15°C
- Ergo: Made from Polar Fleece, ideal from -5 to -15°C
- Classic: Made from Microfleece, perfect for -10 to -25°C
- Classic: Made from Polartec Shearling Fleece, ideal for -35°C
Balaclavas
The Airhole hinge balaclava is hinged along the jaw line, which allows the wearer to pull down the mask to expose the face without stretching the fabric, making it perfect for wearing under a helmet or beanie. Designed from a lightweight, perforated, quick dry fabric that acts like a second skin, Lightweight, moisture-wicking and quick drying, they also provide UPF 50 against harmful UV rays. Constructed in a variety of materials depending on need, the Balaclava comes in five styles, Hinge, Full Hinge, Pro, Combo and Classic:
- Hinge: Made from Drylight, perfect for 0 to 5°C
- Full Hinge: Made from Waffle Fleece, ideal for 5 to -5°C
- Hinge: Made from Milk Fleece, perfect for 0 to -10°C
- Hinge: Made from Merino, ideal for -5 to -5°C
- Pro: Made from Polartec Power Dry, ideal from -5 to -15°C
- Hinge: Made from Polar Fleece, perfect for -15 to -15°C
- Combo: Made from Microfleece, ideal for -10 to -25°C
- Classic: Made from Polartec Shearling Fleece, ideal for -35°C
Airhoods
Constructed from hydrophobic fleece, airhoods are designed to keep you especially warm and dry in temperatures between 0 to -10 degrees Celcius, with an ultra-soft fleece to provide that extra bit of comfort and insulation.
Beanies
Constructed with Polartec Powderdry, this material features a hydrophilic interior to pull moisture away from the skin and transfer it to the outer layer for rapid drying times and regulates temperature in both hot and cold conditions. Ideal for colder temperatures from -5 to -15 degrees Celcius.
Drylite
Drylite is a a lightweight, perforated, quick dry fabric that acts like a second skin. Made from a blend of polyester and lycra, Drylite has incredible moisture wicking properties and a UPF 50 finish for 98% UV protection so you can stay cool, dry an protected in spring conditions or when the sun is shining.
Waffle Fleece
Waffle Fleece is a lightweight, technical gridded fabric that is both moisture-wicking and breathable, allowing air to flow freely to keep you both warm and dry.
Milk Fleece
Milk Fleece is a luxurious, warm and beautifully rich fabric with the added benefit of being hydrophobic, meaning it has less risk of moisture absorption and will keep you warm dry.
10K Softshell
10K Softshell is a highly technical fabric construction that is designed to perform in harsher conditions. Softshell fabric combines water repellency, wind resistance and superior comfort. The outer layer prevents icy winds from lowering your temperature and a DWR (Durable water Repellent) coating beads water to prevent the fabric from becoming saturated.
Merino Wool
Merino is a high quality natural wool with better natural heat management and moisture wicking properties than man-made fabrics. Merino reduces odour and is lightweight but super technical, allowing facemasks to be smaller and more compact without sacrificing any performance.
Microfleece
Microfleece is a traditional, lightweight, soft fabric that stays warm, even when wet. Because it doesn't retain water, Microfleece will keep your face warm and cosy in varied conditions.
Polar Fleece
Polar Fleece is a high performance polyester & spandex construction that performs in all conditions. Polar fleece repels moisture and protects against cold and heat making it ideal for everything from mid winter adventures to spring park laps.
Polartec 100
Polartec 100 is a lightweight fleece that is lighter than natural wool but provides similar levels of insulation, perfect for chilly days.
Polartec Shearling Fleece
Polartec Shearling Fleece is a fabric that packs 40 years of innovation into an insulator with the natural look and feel of wool. Specialized yarn selection and masterful finishing processes produce a luxurious texture and classic look that offers superior warmth. Shearling fleece sets the standard for cosy, high-pile insulators.
Polartec Power Dry
Polartec Powder Dry is a a bi-component fabric technology that is constructed with a hydrophilic interior to pull moisture away from the skin and transfer it to the outer layer. Power Dry's exterior surface area disperses and releases this moisture for more efficient dry times. Continuous evaporation prevents saturation and regulates temperature in both hot and cold conditions.
All Airhole facemasks, neck tubes, scarves, and balaclavas have a signature 'Airhole' breathing hole for your mouth, allowing the easy flow of air and eliminating condensation on your goggles, glasses or shades, along with preventing the uncomfortable wet patch that forms on normal masks while skiing and snowboarding.
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