What is the Glace Hoody?
When traversing glaciers and south facing Alpine walls, protecting yourself from direct and reflected sun can be a challenge. This slim fit, versatile, lightweight, hoody is ideal for tackling exposed, multi-pitch routes on the rock when you need a little extra protection from harsh UV rays or chilly breezes. It can be worn next to the skin, keeping you covered without adding too much bulk or warmth.
What is it made of?
This hoody is made from Bluesign® approved 87% Recycled Polyester and 13% Polyester with moisture wicking properties and HeiQ technology. It has been treated with environmentally friendly HeiQ Fresh odour neutralising technology, which reduces odour build up when you’re working up a sweat on the rocks during challenging ascents or overhangs.
Moisture wicking fabrics help to wick sweat and moisture away from the skin to the outer layer of the fabric. This prevents the sweaty, clingy feeling that can occur when working up a sweat in heavier, cotton based clothing. These fabrics help to keep the fabric dry and fresh by preventing dampness and heat loss from moist fabrics turning cold in the breeze.
Bluesign® approval means that this hoody was manufactured in a much more ethical, eco-friendly way. Bluesign® ensures that no chemicals or processes which cause harm to the environment are used during the production of this hoody, making it a much more sustainable option than lesser quality pieces on the market.
What are its features?
The Glace Hoody is super lightweight for comfort and improved packability, so it’s great to stuff into your daypack as an extra emergency layer for changeable conditions.
The hood offers some extra shade to the head, ears and neck whilst helping to block out any harsh winds as you get closer to the top. Also, the hood is a relaxed fit which offers some extra space to move the head and look around for your next move. Due to the stretchy, super comfy nature of the hoody, it would also make a perfect around-the-house piece for chilling in at the weekend.
Flatlocked seams minimise friction and rubbing when worn directly next to the skin. Overall, the hoody has a streamlined, minimal design which is versatile enough to take you from a session at your local bouldering gym to the shops or pub for a pint after your session.
How does it fit?
The Glace Hoody has a slim fit, which helps to optimise the performance of the moisture wicking technology within the fabric.
Where does it fit in the layering system?
Wear the Glace hoody as a base layer next to the skin when you want minimal bulk and maximum coverage, or with other layers for cold, icy conditions up in the mountains or even a snowy morning run around your local park before work.
Features:
• Bluesign® approved 125g lightweight fabric for
exceptional wicking
• HeiQ Fresh odour neutralising technology;
environmentally friendly and Bluesign® approved
• Slim fit
• Flatlocked seams for next-to-skin comfort
• Reflaxed fit hood