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Sign up for Complex notifications for breaking news and stories. They provide the maximum warmth needed, in lightweight jackets that never restrict movement or speed. But these types of jackets, such as The North Face Windwall 1 Fleece Jacket, are also convenient for the regular Joe or Jane, looking for warmth without bulk.
Others prefer the weight and durability of heavier winter jackets, such as the heavyweight fleece Khumbu Jacket. It's all about personal preference here!
Probably the most famous and popular of their outerwear fabrics, North Face fleece is an incredibly soft, lightweight, warm, and comfortable material. It is naturally water repellent, and wicks moisture, keeping you dry when you get active. Even when it does get wet, it still retains its insulating qualities! Finally, and most eco-friendly it can be made of recycled materials!
The only downside to fleece is that it can generate static electricity that can get pretty pesky here's a tip though; rub a dryer sheet on your clothes and hair to minimize static. It is also flammable, if not pre-treated, and is not windproof, unless purposefully reinforced with a windproof barrier, like in The North Face Windwall 2 Fleece Jacket.
If wind cuts through your fleece, it can cool your body quickly and reduce heat. Down is a layer of fine feathers beneath the outer feather of water birds. It's used in outwear as a natural type of insulation against heat loss in cold weather. The North Face uses only the highest quality goose down in its insulation, and this gives its jackets amazing loftiness, moisture resistance, and packability. Down insulation also has a high warmth-to-weight ratio, which means that an ounce of down fill is warmer that one ounce of synthetic insulation.
Unfortunately, once down gets wet, it can be worthless as an insulator. It is slow drying, and can't hold on to warmth when wet. Down is also non-hypoallergenic, meaning people can be allergic to the material. People love down for its look, feel, warmth, and compressibility, but it requires a lot of maintenance to stay clean and functional.
Goose down jackets are measured by "fill power. Higher fill power jackets also are typically lighter than those with lower fill powers, and more easily compressible and packable.
The North Face down jackets range from fill power to Down jackets are comfortable and warm, and an important investment that should be properly cared for. To care for down insulation the right way, and extend its life:.
In addition to using down insulation, The North Face also utilizes synthetic insulating materials, such as PrimaLoft, to provide incredible warmth. Man made insulations are created to mimic the feeling and heat of down without some of its disadvantages. Most synthetics are quick-drying, and can keep you warm even while the insulation is wet. PrimaLoft is hypoallergenic, easy to maintain, and less expensive than down. Function - Outer shells, as the name implies, should be worn as the top layer of your system.
Shells are designed to protect you from harsh elements like bitter winds, driving rain, and thick snow with waterproof outers. The North Face even offers shells that are windproof, keeping precipitation and chill out, while allowing your body to release sweat vapor, keeping you cool and dry.
Fit - Shells should have a loose fit, and be large enough to accommodate a baselayer and an insulating midlayer. In addition to fleeces, jackets, and shells, The North Face offers great vests and hoodies to keep you warm. These pieces are also great for layering! Vests - Vests come in the same types of fabrics and technologies as other shells and midlayers.
But unlike those types of jackets, vests do no have sleeves, so they never restrict arm movement. They are also lighter, and never hold you back when you're on the move. The North Face offers vests in comfortable fleece and wind-blocking styles!
Hoodies - Most are available for our younger customers, but The North Face offers incredibly cool and cozy hoodies that kids will love to wear! Stylish enough to be worn on their own, but perfect as base or midlayers, The North Face Hoodies are great for back to school and can keep them warm when you can't keep them inside in the fall and winter. The North Face offers different shells and jackets made with 2- or 3-layer fabrics.
These layers give jackets different heating and venting properties. Layers are typically laminated together to create a seamless, lightweight feel. To know what you're getting in a piece of outerwear, it's important that you understand the difference between the layers:. The North Face uses all sorts of materials to improve the wear, durability, and abilities of base layers, mid-layers, and shells.
Assess the following glossary to understand which materials are used in your favorite pieces, and what they offer:. Apex Softshell Technologies - The North Face's exclusive softshell technology offers a tightly woven softshell made of a durable nylon that's abrasion resistant, stretchable, breathable, and coated with a durable water resistant DWR finish. This material is also highly wind and water resistant, keeping the user dry, warm, and comfortable.
Perfect in light rain with moderate winds. The North Face Apex garments are lined with a soft-brushed interior for a comfortable next-to-skin feel, while also allowing moisture to escape, properly controlling the climate inside the garment. Durable Water Repellent DWR - Durable water resistant treatments and coatings helps to bead water from fabrics, and make them more resilient.
Commonly used on the outer layer of a jacket, gloves, bags, or headwear. These products are also incredibly breathable and durable.
GORE-TEX products are ideal for an active lifestyle in cold weather, since they will keep you dry in any weather condition you might face, while also allowing perspiration to escape.
HyVent 2-Layer Fabric - Used in The North Face's Exploration and Flight Series products, this fabric is similar to the HyVent 3-layer technology, except its 3rd layer is a thinner, micro-grid print that creates a moisture-wicking barrier between the garment and skin. This layer also makes the fabric more lightweight and packable than other HyVent technology. This cools the user and leaves the inside of the waterproof, windproof shell, completely dry.
HyVent DT - Used in The North Face's Exploration and Flight Series products, this fabric is similar to the HyVent 3-layer technology, except its 3rd layer is a thinner, micro-grid print, which creates a moisture-wicking barrier between the garment and skin. This allows sweat vapor to pass through the jacket, without letting rain or snow inside, keeping the user dry, warm, and comfortable in inclement weather conditions. The higher the rating, the more breathable the garment.
The rate is expressed in terms of grams per square meter during a specific amount of time. Polartec - Polartec fleece is a popular fleece used in many garments, across many top brands. It is moisture wicking, to keep the user dry, and it also has a high warmth-to-weight ration, maximizing warmth without adding weight. The latest and most advanced outerwear features some of the coolest and innovative technologies outside of the space station!
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