ES Performance was started by athletes, coaches and outdoor enthusiasts rather than by a clothing company that noticed skating existed. That shows up in small decisions: where a seam sits, whether a pocket zips, how long the back hem is. This page explains what is in the range and which jacket suits which skater.
One fabric philosophy across the range
Our practice jackets share a construction: a quick dry, lightweight brushed fabric in a polyester and spandex blend with four way stretch. Brushed on the inside for warmth without bulk, quick drying on the outside so the jacket is ready for the next session. It is the combination that works in a cold rink where a skater alternates between hard effort and standing still.
The practice jackets
The Silhouette Jacket is the slim fit option, cut close so a coach can see posture and shoulder line. It comes in black, high sky blue and twilight purple.
The Triumph Skating Jacket is semi fitted with flat, high quality seams, a reversed front zipper and zippered hand pockets. It is the more forgiving cut, and the one to choose if you want room for a base layer.
The Figures Skating Jacket puts our Figures print on a highly elastic fabric, with thumb holes, a reversed front zipper, zippered hand pockets and a reflective ES logo on the back. It matches the Figures Skating Pants if you want the set.
For teams and clubs
The Performance Skating Jacket is designed for squads. The back and chest panels are left clear so a club can embroider team logos and skater names, it is cut semi slim, and it comes in the widest size run we offer, from child S to women XL. That matters when one order has to cover an eight year old and an adult coach.
For the off ice half of the week
Skaters train off the ice as much as on it. The Pro Performance Fit Jacket joins two lightweight, high stretch, moisture wicking fabrics, with the main fabric built around micro channels that carry moisture away from the skin. The Aria Ultralight Jacket is our ultralight option, made in a limited run of forty pieces.
For the people standing still
Coaches, parents and skaters waiting for a flight at a competition have the opposite problem: hours of no movement in a cold building. The Dare Down Jacket is a packable, warm down jacket. The Challenge Jacket does two jobs, with a down vest body and removable sleeves, so it works for an off ice warm up and for the wait afterwards.
Details we do not skip
Thumb holes on the practice jackets. Zippered rather than open pockets. Reversed zippers that sit flat under a dress or belt. Reflective ES detailing for outdoor training. Flat seams where the arm moves most. None of these are expensive to add and all of them get used every session.
Where to start
If you are choosing your first proper skating jacket, read the figure skating jacket buying guide, which covers fabric, fit and the details worth paying for. If you are building a full practice kit, our guide to what to wear to practice covers the rest. Otherwise, browse all figure skating jackets and protective gear.