What is the Ascendor Hoody?
The Ascendor Hoody is a versatile midlayer that suits a range of activities, from walking the dog in your local park to climbing your local crag in mid winter. It uses different fleece weights to insulate effectively whilst providing a good layer of breathability to optimise comfort, helping you feel fresh all day long.
What is it made of?
This fleece combines different types of Thermic™ G to create a midlayer that is warm and breathable.
The main fabric uses Thermic™ G Grid Backer recycled polyester fleece that helps trap warm air and reduce overall weight. The second fabric is Thermic™ G Micro grid backer recycled polyester fleece which is much lighter and helps to promote better temperature regulation. Though warm, Thermic™ G is really breathable and can wick away moisture quickly, leaving you feeling fresh during intense mountain activity.
What are its features?
The fabric is body mapped to help regulate temperature more efficiently when this fleece is worn as a midlayer, or when a backpack is worn over the top. Soft, slightly thicker Thermic™ G fleece is used across the front torso, hips, shoulders, and upper arms - areas that may be more exposed to the cold or that could lose heat much quicker. The lighter Thermic™ G grid fleece is placed over the centre hood, lower arms, and centre back, promoting better breathability and improved temperature regulation.
The hood is slim and will fit underneath a helmet. It has a fully elasticated opening to sit against the face comfortably and provides flexibility when needed.
The centre zip runs all the way down the fleece. It uses a sturdy YKK® VISLON® centre front zip. The fleece lined chin guard at the top feels really smooth next to the skin, so you can keep this hoody zipped up for long periods without it catching against your face.
On the chest is a roomy, mesh lined pocket for keeping valuables such as a mobile phone, GPS device, or snacks close. When empty, you can also leave the pocket open for some extra ventilation if you don't fancy undoing the whole main zip.
Flatlock seams run throughout the entire construction, which feel slim and soft against the skin, improving overall comfort so you can wear this on long, multi-day ascents without chafing.
Elasticated binding features at the cuffs and hem to cinch them closer to the body, keeping the heat in and the weather out. The hem is dropped at the rear, allowing more coverage for the lower back, helping to insulate vital areas in cold climates properly.
How does it fit?
This fleece fits slim to allow you to layer up under a shell jacket or even a down jacket when faced with burly cold weather.
Features:
- Body mapped fabric positioning to better regulate body temperature, optimally positioned for use as a midlayer
- Soft Thermic™ G fleece over front torso, hips, shoulders & upper arms
- Lightweight Thermic™ G grid fleece over centre hood, lower arms and centre back for better temperature regulation
- Under helmet hood with fully elasticated face opening
- YKK® VISLON® centre front zip with fleece lined chin guard for comfort
- 1 YKK® zipped mesh lined chest pocket with lightweight zip pull
- Flatlocked seams throughout for improved comfort
- Elasticated binding at the cuffs and hem for fit and comfort
- Dropped hem improves warmth on lower back
- Fit: Slim