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Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight Zip-Neck Long Underwear Top - Women's
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When a foot-wide ledge becomes your bed for the night, this women's compressible zip-neck top helps turn up the heat.
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- Capilene Thermal Weight provides the greatest warmth and breathability of any Patagonia base layer
- Polartec® Power Grid® fabric is soft, stretchy and compressible with a smooth outer face
- Superwarm brushed micro-grid fleece interior wicks away moisture
- Spandex for stretch and ease of movement
- Capilene Thermal Weight is bluesign® approved and has 30 - 100% recycled content
- HeiQ® Pure odor control
- Long center-front zipper for venting
- Internal neck tape for comfort; locker loop for hang-drying
- Offset shoulder seams eliminate chafing under pack straps
- Full underarm gusset for range of motion
- Smooth flatlock seams; droptail hem
- Elastic thumbholes
Imported.
View the Patagonia Capilene Product LineView all Patagonia Women's Base Layer Tops| Best Use | Multisport |
|---|---|
| Shirt Type | Partial-zip |
| Fabric | 92% recycled polyester/8% spandex |
| Moisture Wicking | Yes |
| Quick Drying | Yes |
| Underwear Weight | Heavyweight |
| Sleeve Length | Long Sleeve |
| Thumbholes | Yes |
| Gender | Women's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria |
Patagonia Clothing - Women's
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
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| Numerical Size | 00 - 0 | 2 - 4 | 6 - 8 | 10 - 12 | 14 - 16 | 18 - 20 | 22 | 00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| Chest | 31 - 32 | 33 - 34 | 35 - 36 | 37 - 38.5 | 40 - 42 | 44 - 46 | 48 | |||||||||||||
| Waist | 24.5 - 25.5 | 26.5 - 27.5 | 28.5 - 29.5 | 30.5 - 32 | 33.5 - 35.5 | 37.5 - 39.5 | 41.5 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 32 | 33.5 | 35.5 | 37.5 | 39.5 | 41.5 |
| Hip | 34 - 35 | 36 - 37 | 38 - 39 | 40 - 41.5 | 43 - 45 | 47 - 49 | 51 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41.5 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 |
| Inseam | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Sizing Notes
Inseam varies depending on style. Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Toasty and lightweight
Michiganbobbi9 years ago
So lightweight, yet toasty warm. I purchased both the top and bottoms. I was amazed when I put them on. I wear a woman's XL and they fit great, if not a bit roomy. I've had them on all day, both outside in Michigan cold and inside. Don't want to take them off!
Michiganbobbi
Dearborn, MI
16 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Not worth it
JosephinaB4 years ago
I have come to expect a high level of quality from Patagonia, but this top did not deliver. I was expecting a heavier, warmer base layer top with actual thumbholes for winter trail running. This is not that. It’s very thin, and in the cold weather would need to be worn with other layers. Most disappointing of all, the “elastic thumbholes” are not true thumb holes, but cheap pieces of elastic sewn into the seams. Real thumb holes entail longer sleeves, but these sleeves are normal length. These knockoff “thumbholes” strain the material, are uncomfortable, and will probably not last. This makes the shirt feel very cheap to me. It’s a cheap way to claim your product has thumb holes, without actually providing the coverage or comfort of real thumbholes. I can’t justify the price tag on such cheap construction. Do better, Patagonia.
JosephinaB
Eastern WA
14 people found this review helpful
Hiker Biker
Boise, ID
Not what expected
4 years ago
I usually love the Patagonia base layers, but not this one! I ordered one for myself and one for my daughter thinking these were going to be toasty warm for the hill (thermal weight!!), but they're not. The fabric is very thin to the point if you aren't wearing a really nice insulated base layer underneath, you're going to freeze! The fit is nice, this blue color is beautiful, but it's not what I expected. I had a Patagonia Capilene Thermal-weight 1/4 zip years ago that I absolutely loved, but actually wore out after about 10 years of wearing. That thing would keep you warm anywhere, but not this one. I feel like I got gypped! Now I have to go out and buy something else to wear underneath it.
Age:55–64
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'4"
No, I do not recommend this product
Isabel41010
Rochester, MN
Super warm!!
9 years ago
I tried on a lot of different base layers in the store today, and I am looking for something that is super thin that will keep me warm outside all day while traveling overseas but without the bulk. I want it for temperatures in the 30s and 40s, I get really cold easily so I opted for a heavyweight base layer, and this one is perfect. I plan to wear it alone or under fleece and fleece lined wind stopper jacket (North Face). I liked it so much that I ordered two others to be shipped to me as there was only one in my size in the store.
JosephinaB
Eastern WA
Not worth it
4 years ago
I have come to expect a high level of quality from Patagonia, but this top did not deliver. I was expecting a heavier, warmer base layer top with actual thumbholes for winter trail running. This is not that. It’s very thin, and in the cold weather would need to be worn with other layers. Most disappointing of all, the “elastic thumbholes” are not true thumb holes, but cheap pieces of elastic sewn into the seams. Real thumb holes entail longer sleeves, but these sleeves are normal length. These knockoff “thumbholes” strain the material, are uncomfortable, and will probably not last. This makes the shirt feel very cheap to me. It’s a cheap way to claim your product has thumb holes, without actually providing the coverage or comfort of real thumbholes. I can’t justify the price tag on such cheap construction. Do better, Patagonia.
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'6"
No, I do not recommend this product
Michiganbobbi
Dearborn, MI
Toasty and lightweight
9 years ago
So lightweight, yet toasty warm. I purchased both the top and bottoms. I was amazed when I put them on. I wear a woman's XL and they fit great, if not a bit roomy. I've had them on all day, both outside in Michigan cold and inside. Don't want to take them off!
Woods Walker
southeast Michigan
warm and snug
8 years ago
This thermal is soft and snug and very warm. Oddly enough, a friend bought me the matching fleece for Christmas, so I have the perfect pair. This is a very good, helpful piece of clothing for places that are cold so you can wear it to stay warm indoors, but it also breathes, so you can wear it outdoors hiking, walking, skiing, whatever, in the cold, but not get clammy cold.
Yes , I recommend this product
Adrienne
Madison, WI
My favorite
5 years ago
These have been my favorite base layer for years! So comfortable, lightweight, and long in the back to tuck into pants to overlap with the low waisted bottoms. Layering with shirts that also have zippers is perfect for hot flashes - quickly zip all layers down to the chest for quick cooling to the source of the heat- I rarely have to remove any layers.
Yes , I recommend this product
Kate
Bay Area, California
Would not recommend
2 years ago
This product is shockingly bad. I love Patagonia and am so disappointed by this thermal top. The fit runs really big, the fabric is extremely thin and see through and what other reviewers were saying about the “thumb holes” is correct, they are awful! They are tiny scratchy straps that are super uncomfortable when worn in thumbs and are so rough and scratchy on your wrists if they are tucked inside. Don’t waste your money or time on this one!
Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'9"
No, I do not recommend this product
Candice Watson
Yakima, Wa
Disappointed
4 years ago
First, I love the color. For once, the color matched the online color. However, it is not soft at all! The ribbed texture on the inside is scratchy, and feels weird. I would not wear it alone. I’m keeping it, and will just wear with a base layer. To me, it’s pretty thin, so will see how warm it keeps me.
No, I do not recommend this product
Robin
Oregon, United States
Pretty and lightweight
7 years ago
The color is beautiful, in the cherry color. This is lightweight. Without a layer under it I am cold in the wind as the temperatures drop. The thumb holes are good for holding the sleeves down while I put on my layers, but they are just little pieces of fabric, not part of the sleeve.
Yes , I recommend this product
Jennifer1957
Great base layer
9 years ago
Perfect weight, very comfortable-not too tight, but fits under other layers
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