Women Patagonia Womens Capilene Thermal Weight Zip Neck

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The Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight Zip Neck provides warmth, breathability, and moisture-wicking. The top has thumb loops, a zip neck, flatlock seams, and gusseted underarms. It’s made from recycled materials in a Fair Trade factory and has odour control.

Patagonia says: 

A breathable, lofted baselayer to keep you warm in cold conditions. Polartec® Power Grid™ fabric with HeiQ® Pure odor control. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

Our Verdict

The Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight Zip Neck is an excellent baselayer for cold-weather activities. The Polartec Power Grid fabric provides impressive warmth and breathability thanks to its gridded inner face, which traps heat while allowing moisture to wick away. The thumb loops are a nice touch for keeping sleeves in place, and the zip neck allows easy venting.

This top is well-made using recycled and blue sign-approved materials in a Fair Trade factory. The flatlock seams minimise chafing, and the gusseted underarms allow unrestricted mobility. The odour control treatment helps it stay fresh between washes.

Overall, the Capilene Thermal Weight is a premium quality baselayer that excels at regulating temperature and moisture during cold weather adventures. The thoughtful design and sustainable manufacturing make it a worthwhile investment for the environmentally-conscious outdoor enthusiast.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship Patagonia products outside of the European Area (defined as the European Economic Area plus Switzerland and the UK)

Features

• Polartec® Power Grid™ fabric with HeiQ® Pure odor control has a smooth face for easy layering; fabric’s open-grid pattern next to skin provides superior warmth, breathability and moisture-wicking performance; made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
• Self-fabric backing on collar with internal neck tape for comfort; locker loop for hang drying
• Offset shoulder seams eliminate chafing under pack straps
• Long center-front zipper vents body heat and is backed by kissing welts for low-bulk comfort next to skin
• Full underarm gussets for range of motion and chafe-free comfort
• Elastic thumb loops for secure hand coverage
• Flatlock seams to minimize chafing; drop tail for increased coverage

Specifications

• XSmall (UK 08) weighs: 133g
• Small (UK 10) weighs: 145g
• Medium (UK 12) weighs: 185g
• Large (UK 14) weighs: 192g

Material & Construction

• 3.8-oz (129-g) Polartec® Power Grid™ 92% recycled polyester/8% elastane with HeiQ® Pure odor control.
• Fabric is certified as bluesign® approved.
• Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Baselayers
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• What is Bluesign?