Patagonia's most-recommended technical crosslayer in women's form — warm, stretchy, and breathable like Regulator® fleece, with the added abrasion and weather resistance of a double-weave construction. Built for shifting mountain conditions where standard fleeces overheat and standard shells run cold.
Built from a 7.5-oz 92% recycled polyester / 8% spandex R2® CrossStrata breathable stretch double weave with a DWR finish made without PFCs/PFAS. The zigzag fleece pattern delivers warmth without trapping heat. Contrast fabric is bluesign® approved.
Standout features:
- High-loft double-weave fabric — soft and warm next to skin; zigzag pattern doesn't trap heat
- Under-helmet hood — bound with soft elastic for coverage and visibility
- Soft kissing-welt zipper garage — chin-friendly closure
- Two zippered chest pockets + on-seam handwarmers + interior drop-in pockets — harness- and pack-compatible storage
- Low-bulk snag-resistant cuffs — partially elasticized, versatile coverage
- Low-bulk partially elasticized hem — comfortable under a harness or pack waistbelt
Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory in Vietnam, meaning the people who built it earned a premium for their labor. Contrast fabric incorporates OceanCycle-certified recycled polyester sourced from coastal communities at risk of plastic pollution.
Right pick for cool-weather active rotation where breathability matters as much as warmth — hiking, scrambling, ski touring, and shifting mountain conditions. The under-helmet hood adds meaningful coverage; the double-weave face handles real abrasion without becoming a shell.
The details
- Body: 7.5-oz 92% recycled polyester / 8% spandex stretch double weave with PFC/PFAS-free DWR
- Contrast: 3.9-oz OceanCycle-certified recycled polyester / spandex stretch plain weave
- Weight: 420 g (14.82 oz)
- Made in: Vietnam, Fair Trade Certified™
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, cool iron
