The Women's Capilene® Cool Sun Hoody is Patagonia's most sun-protective women's tech tee — UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) 40+ baked into the single-knit fabric structure rather than applied as a treatment, so the protection holds up across years of wash cycles. It's built for long, exposed days where sun coverage matters as much as temperature management.
Designed to manage your body's microclimate during hot days on the water or in the mountains, the lightweight single-knit fabric stays breathable and cool while the built-in UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) 40+ shields covered skin, and the functional hood adds sun coverage where a cap can't reach. It bridges active and casual contexts, so a single layer handles a full day of sun without becoming uncomfortable — the go-to for paddlers, anglers, hikers in exposed terrain, and tropical travelers.
Features
- UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) 40+ baked into the single-knit fabric structure, not a treatment
- Sun protection that holds up across years of wash cycles
- Lightweight, breathable single-knit fabric
- Functional hood for sun coverage a cap can't reach
- Manages your body's microclimate on hot days
- Bridges active and casual contexts
Specs: Fabric: single-knit, UPF 40+ built in · Style: sun hoody · Best for: paddling, angling, exposed-terrain hiking, tropical travel
Sun protection you can count on for years, the Cap Cool Sun Hoody bakes UPF 40+ into the fabric structure itself — a lightweight, breathable hooded layer for long, exposed days on the water or in the mountains.
