How to Choose Insulated Jackets

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The do-it-all, midweight women's The North Face ThermoBall insulated vest features PrimaLoft® ThermoBall™ insulation that compresses like down and insulates when wet.
Shop newer version| Best Use | Multisport |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 15-denier ripstop nylon |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Synthetic |
| Insulation | PrimaLoft ThermoBall synthetic insulation |
| Hood | No |
| Packable | Yes |
| Back Length | Hip-length |
| Back Length (in.) | 25 inches |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight | 7.4 ounces |
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 1X | 2X | 3X | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | |
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| Numerical Size | 0 - 2 | 4 - 6 | 8 - 10 | 12 - 14 | 16 - 18 | 18 - 20 | 1X | 2X | 3X | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | |
| Chest | 29 - 30 | 31 - 32 | 33 - 35 | 36 - 38 | 39 - 41 | 42 - 44 | 45 - 48 | 49 - 52 | |||||||||||
| Sleeve Length | 31 | 31.5 | 32 | 32.5 | 33.3 | 34 | 34.8 | 31.5 | 32.25 | 33 | |||||||||
| Waist | 22 - 23 | 24 - 25 | 26 - 28 | 29 - 31 | 32 - 34 | 35 - 38 | 39 - 42 | 36 - 38 | 40 - 42 | 44 - 46 | 25 - 26 | 26 - 27 | 27 - 28 | 28 - 29 | 29 - 30 | 30 - 31 | 31 - 33 | 33 - 35 | 35 - 37 |
| Hip | 31 - 32 | 33 - 35 | 36 - 37 | 38 - 40 | 41 - 43 | 44 - 47 | 48 - 51 | 46 - 48 | 50 - 52 | 54 - 56 | 34 - 35 | 35 - 36 | 36 - 37 | 37 - 38 | 38 - 39 | 39 - 40 | 40 - 42 | 42 - 44 | 44 - 46 |
| Inseam | 30.5 | 31 | 31 | 31.5 | 31.5 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31.5 | 31.5 |
PETITE: Some pants are available in petite sizes, which generally means an inseam that is 2 inches shorter.
TALL: Some pants are available in tall sizes, which generally means an inseam that is 2 inches longer.
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After a year long search for a vest cut for a woman, this is perfect. Both the shape and seaming are very flattering. The length is surprisingly enough for a tall woman. I’m 6’1”, 165lbs, and the medium is perfect for light layering. Shorter women would still be fine with the length too. The collar lays down nicely and doesn’t hit the chin when zipped.
The vest is very packable for travel which is nice. It is light weight and my go to vest when I do not want to get bulky. But it doesn’t insulate well and neither doesn’t the jacket. I am remain cold when it’s below 60 degrees even with the same jacket. I have to wear a thicker or down jacket on top. Size S fits me at 5’3” 127 lbs. the sleeves are a bit too long but tolerable.
Anything North Face makes using Thermoball I HIGHLY recommend. It’s so warm..yet so cool and I don’t feel like an abominable snowman when I wear it. It’s my only choice..jacket or vest when I go hiking. I can’t wear down filled anything without feeling sneezy and this is the best alternative.
There is something so special about the filler material in this vest! It is so light weight but keeps you so warm, without over heating! It’s amazing! I also bought the jacket for even cooler days. They are so comfortable I find I don’t want to take them off!