19.6.2025

Halti Wins Scandinavian Outdoor Award

We’re proud to share that Halti has won the Scandinavian Outdoor Award in the Lifestyle category for Spring/Summer 2026 with the Kaltio Women’s Training Hoodie – a highlight of our Active Sport collection.

The award, presented by the Scandinavian Outdoor Group, recognizes the most outstanding new products from Nordic outdoor brands. An international jury of respected outdoor journalists, retailers, and gear experts tested each item in real conditions, rating them on innovation, functionality, design, and sustainability. The award holds strong credibility in the outdoor industry and retail.
For Halti, this marks our second win – the first was back in 2019.

The Winning piece: Kaltio Women’s Training Hoodie

The Kaltio Hoodie combines technical function with next-to-skin comfort and a relaxed fit. It’s made with a fabric blend of 40% bio-based Sorona® polyester, derived from corn, plus 42% polyester and 18% elastane for stretch and durability.

The fabric is super breathable and comes with a UPF 50+ rating for sun protection. It performs effortlessly from trail workouts to recovery walks. With its clean design and subtle technical details, Kaltio is a go-to layer for everything from training to traveling light.

Jury statement

"I love it," one jury member said. She put on the Halti Oy Kaltio Women’s Training Hoodie from the start – and never took it off again. For the next three days she wore it during hiking, kayaking, running, yoga sessions and hanging out in camp. The super soft polyester fabric, that contains 40 percent partly biobased material, is super breathable and more wind resistant than a fleece. The integrated stand-up collar keeps the neck warm and can easily be put out of the way for more airflow.

From the designer

The Kaltio Hoodie is a team effort from Halti’s Finnish design and product development team. Designer Maaret Pääkkö shares the story:

We set out to design a product that fits the needs of active trainers across different sports—but also works just as well during downtime. Our focus was on comfort, sustainability, clean looks, and just the right amount of technical detail. We drew inspiration from Finnish Lapland. You can spot the silhouette of the fells in both the prints of the collection and the hoodie’s cut lines. Kaltio has a soft, technical fabric and an easy fit that feels great to wear. Details like the back pocket, hood, ponytail opening, stand-up collar, and reflective elements add the practical edge an active lifestyle needs.

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Since 1976, Halti has created durable, field-tested outdoor gear. Our design philosophy is grounded in nearly 50 years of working with explorers, hikers, and sports lovers. We make gear that combines performance, timeless design, and a deep respect for nature.

The Kaltio Training Hoodie will be available in stores Spring 2026. Explore today’s Active Sport collection to find more versatile pieces for outdoor training.
Want a deeper look into Halti’s design process? Read our Designer’s Voice stories.