Mountain Equipment Highpile Hooded Women's Jacket

A warm, high loft hooded fleece for winter mountains and everyday layering.

Inspired by Mountain Equipment's original pile fleeces of the 1970s and 80s, the classic styling of the Highpile Hooded Jacket is a throwback to the golden age of Himalayan climbing when budgets were small and ambition was high. Soft and warm, with excellent stretch and wicking properties, it's the ideal mid-layer for mountaineers and walkers needing to beat the cold. With its retro feel, the Highpile Hooded Jacket is at home everywhere, from bare mountain bothies to busy city streets.

The high loft fleece, made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste, is soft, stretchy and comfortable against the skin. Designed for cold-weather conditions, it traps heat efficiently and dries quickly, keeping you warm after an uphill climb.

Durable and weatherproof softshell fabric overlays on the shoulders and elbows pay homage to Mountain Equipment's early fleece styles and reinforce areas vulnerable to abrasion. Zippered handwarmer pockets help thaw frozen fingers, and a snug, grown-on hood adds extra protection on wind-blasted plateaus.

Features

• 100% recycled high loft fleece (250 g/m²) for exceptional warmth
• EXOLITE 125 stretch double weave softshell overlays on shoulders and chest pocket (PFAS-free DWR)
• Alpine fit for complete freedom of movement
• Overlocked and top-stitched construction for next-to-skin comfort
• Grown-on elastane bound hood for extra protection and warmth
• 2 zipped hand pockets
• 1 zipped chest pocket
• YKK® moulded centre front zip
• Elasticated cuffs for a warm seal around wrists
• Low bulk elastane bound hem
• Designed and developed in the UK

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Technology

Exolite is Mountain Equipment's series of durable double-weave stretch softshell fabrics, offering excellent mobility and weather resistance.

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