The North Face Women's Summit Series Breithorn LT Hybrid Hoodie
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Women's Summit Series Breithorn LT Hybrid Hoodie
Hybrid Insulated Hoodie · Alpine / Climb / Mid-Layer / Cold-Weather Daily
Athlete Tested. Expedition Proven. Adapted to the high alpine as a flexible mid layer, the Women's Summit Series Breithorn LT Hybrid Hoodie thrives no matter where you take it. With highly compressible, water-repellent 800-fill ProDown in the body and stretchable sleeves and side panels, you can move lighter and faster through the mountains or the daily elements. Engineered for mobility. Cut for precision. This is Summit Series. This is the Breithorn.
Slim Fit
Slim fit through the body and a close cut through the chest — designed to layer under a shell on a cold-storm day and to wear as a stand-alone piece on a crisp fall morning. The slim cut moves with the body through alpine movements and is sized to fit over a baselayer without bunching. Engineered for mobility, cut for precision — the silhouette is technical, not bulky.
Lightweight Performance
Designed for lightweight performance — the LT in the name stands for "Light," and the spec is engineered to balance warmth with packability. The hybrid construction (down body + stretch-woven sleeves) is what makes the LT possible: down where it's needed for warmth, stretch fabric where it's needed for range of motion. The result is a hoodie that compresses to a small packed size without giving up the insulation that the alpine demands.
Hybrid Construction
Hybrid construction features an insulated body and non-insulated, stretch-woven hood, sleeves, and side panels for range of motion — the spec'd design for any high-output mountain layer. The down-insulated core keeps the body's warmth at the center of mass; the stretch-woven sleeves and side panels keep the arms and torso free to reach, twist, and climb without binding. The hybrid strategy is what makes the Breithorn feel like a down piece in the warm zones and like a soft shell in the high-movement zones.
800-Fill ProDown™ Insulation
800 fill ProDown is a natural down insulation enhanced with a hydrophobic finish that allows it to dry faster than untreated down — the premium-tier down in the TNF lineup, balancing extreme warmth-to-weight with the all-condition performance of a treated cluster. ProDown retains loft in damp conditions that would clump untreated down, which matters on a long alpine climb, a wet shoulder season, or a snowstorm that soaks everything. RDS-certified for animal-welfare sourcing.
Pertex® Y Fuse Fabric
Pertex Y Fuse increases the downproof and water-beading properties of the fabric — a high-end 15D ripstop nylon with a proprietary construction that locks the down clusters inside the baffles (no feathers escaping through the face) and beads water off the surface. The 15D is on the lighter end of the down-shell fabric spectrum, which is what gives the Breithorn its compressibility and packability. Pertex Y Fuse is the spec'd choice for premium down pieces.
Non-PFC DWR Finish
Non-PFC durable water-repellent finish for added water repellency — light rain, snow flurries, and trail mist bead up and roll off the surface of the shell instead of saturating into the down. The non-PFC formulation means no perfluorinated chemicals in the finish. The DWR is the second line of defense (the ProDown's hydrophobic finish being the first) for keeping the insulation dry in mixed conditions.
Recycled Nylon Construction
Body fabric made with 100% recycled nylon; hood, sleeve, and side-panel fabric made with 88% recycled nylon, 12% elastane. The recycled content comes from post-consumer plastic that would otherwise be in a landfill. The 12% elastane in the stretch-woven panels adds the stretch that lets the hood, sleeves, and side panels move with the body through full range of motion. The 40D stretch fabric is light enough to not weight the LT, sturdy enough to handle alpine use.
Low-Profile Pre-Tensioned Hood
Low-profile hood with a pre-tensioned elastic opening for a secure fit — the pre-tensioned elastic pulls the hood opening snug to the head without a drawcord, which keeps the silhouette clean and the hood compatible with a helmet or a beanie. The low-profile construction sits cleanly on the head rather than ballooning around it, which is the alpine-spec choice for a technical mid-layer. The hood pulls on and off without catching the way a wider hood can.
YKK® VISLON® Center Front Zip
Exposed, #3 YKK VISLON center front zip with an insulated internal draft flap — the VISLON is YKK's chunky plastic-tooth zipper, the technical-spec choice for alpine gear because the teeth resist corrosion, run smoothly with gloved hands, and don't accumulate ice and grit the way a coil zip can. The #3 size is light enough to keep the hoodie's packability intact. The insulated draft flap blocks wind from sneaking through the zipper teeth.
Raglan Sleeves & Underarm Gussets
Raglan sleeves and underarm gussets for arms-up mobility — the raglan sleeve construction (no shoulder seam) lets the arm reach overhead without the seam binding across the top of the shoulder, and the underarm gusset adds fabric where the arm needs it most during a high reach. The combination is the spec'd choice for any alpine mid-layer that needs to move with the body through a climb, a reach, or a route description. The cut is what makes the hybrid construction feel unrestricted in the arms.
Chest Pocket with Mesh Pouch
Chest pocket with an exposed, water-resistant, reverse-coil zip and internal mesh pouch — sized for a phone, a route description, or a small map. The reverse-coil zip is the technical-spec choice because the zip teeth are protected from abrasion and from snagging on packs or ropes. The internal mesh pouch adds a second layer of organization inside the chest pocket, sized for a snack, a pair of liner gloves, or a small accessory that benefits from being visible inside the pocket.
Water-Resistant Hand Pockets
Hand pockets with exposed, water-resistant, reverse-coil zips — the water-resistant zippers keep the contents dry in a backcountry squall, and the reverse-coil construction sheds snow and ice rather than collecting it. The hand pockets are sized to warm the hands or stash gloves, a beanie, or a small phone. The water-resistant spec is what makes these pockets work in real alpine conditions.
Stows in Left Hand Pocket
Stows in the left hand pocket — the whole hoodie packs down into the left hand pocket, which doubles as a stuff sack with a clip-in loop. The packed size is small enough to fit in a backpack lid, a climbing harness, or a bike saddle bag. A clip-in loop on the inside of the pocket lets the packed hoodie attach to a carabiner or a pack strap so it doesn't get lost at the bottom of a bag. The packability is part of the Summit Series spec — a hoodie that's always with you is one you actually wear.
Thumb-Loop Cuffs
Flat-sewn elastic cuffs with integrated thumb loops — the thumb loops lock the sleeves over the hands for an instant glove replacement on a cold ridge walk, and they keep the sleeves from riding up when the arm reaches overhead. The flat-sewn construction (no bulky seam) lies flat against the wrist without binding, and the integrated thumb loops are part of the cuff construction rather than a separate piece, so they don't wear out or detach. A small alpine-spec detail that earns its place on a technical layer.
General
Type
Hybrid Insulated Hoodie
Activity
Alpine, Climb, Mid-Layer, Cold-Weather Daily
Gender
Women's
Collection
Summit Series
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Center Back Length
25.5"
Fit
Slim
Warmth Rating
Warm
Construction
Main Body
15D 30 g/m² Pertex Y Fuse — 100% recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC DWR finish
Hood, Sleeves & Side Panels
40D 91 g/m² 88% recycled nylon, 12% elastane plain weave with FlashDry and non-PFC DWR finish
Main-Body Lining
20D 38 g/m² 100% nylon ripstop
Insulation
800-fill ProDown with water repellency
Down Certification
Responsible Down Standard (RDS) — Control Union CU 843098
Sustainability
Recycled Content
88–100% recycled nylon throughout
Down Standard
RDS-certified for animal-welfare sourcing
Finish
Non-PFC DWR (no perfluorinated chemicals)
Machine Wash
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with a mild down-specific or technical wash. Close all zippers before washing. Use a front-loading machine without a center agitator — top loaders with an agitator can damage the baffles and clump the ProDown. Wash with similar technical fabrics to avoid pilling from rougher materials. The 15D Pertex body is light enough to wash gently without putting stress on the construction.
Tumble Dry Low with Tennis Balls
Tumble dry on low heat with two or three clean tennis balls or dryer balls — the balls break up the ProDown clusters as the hoodie dries, restoring the loft that gives the hoodie its insulating power. The cycle takes longer than a standard tumble dry (typically 2-3 full cycles) because the down needs to dry thoroughly to prevent mildew and to fluff back up. High heat will damage the ProDown, the Pertex shell, the stretch-woven panels, the DWR finish, and the YKK VISLON zippers.
Do Not Bleach or Iron
Do not use chlorine bleach or fabric softener. Do not iron. Bleach breaks down the recycled nylon, the ProDown, and the heat-transfer logos (if any). Fabric softener coats the down clusters and the Pertex fibers with a film that reduces loft, blocks the moisture-wicking properties, and degrades the DWR finish. A proper down-specific wash and a long tumble-dry cycle handle odor and stains without either chemical.
Restore DWR
When the Pertex shell starts to absorb water instead of repelling it, re-treat with a spray-on or wash-in DWR designed for technical outerwear. Reactivating the finish every few months keeps the hoodie handling light rain, snow flurries, and trail mist without soaking through. The non-PFC finish means standard household waterproofing sprays work — no need for a fluorocarbon-based product. The Pertex Y Fuse downproof construction is unaffected by DWR treatment.
Storage
Store the hoodie loosely hanging on a wide wooden or padded hanger in a cool, dry place. Avoid leaving the hoodie compressed in a stuff sack for extended periods — the ProDown clusters lose loft when stored tightly packed, which reduces the hoodie's insulating power. If the hoodie needs to be packed for travel, use the hand-pocket stuff sack for the trip and then unpack and re-loft the hoodie as soon as you reach your destination.
Patch Small Tears
Patch small tears or punctures in the 15D Pertex shell promptly with a self-adhesive repair patch — small tears grow into large tears when the ProDown starts to escape through the hole. A patched hoodie performs as well as a non-torn hoodie, but a torn hoodie that isn't patched loses down fill steadily. The 15D fabric is light enough that even a small repair patch can feel visible, so use patches sparingly and only where needed.
Shipping Policy
Components:
All component items (wheels, drivetrains, suspension, brakes, etc.) ship within 2-5 business days of purchase.
Bicycles:
Complete bikes typically ship within 2–3 weeks due to build, tuning, and inspection times. You will receive tracking information as soon as your order is ready to ship.
Riding Gear & Apparel:
Riding gear and apparel orders (helmets, jerseys, gloves, etc.) ship within 1–3 business days.
Returns & Exchanges:
If you received the wrong size or wish to exchange an item, it must be returned in original condition—unused, uninstalled, and with all packaging intact.
For full details, please see our Refund Policy before initiating a return.
