Patagonia Womens Better Sweater Hoody – Birch White

Warm, sweater-knit hoody made from 100% recycled polyester.

Perfect for urban exploration or as a warm layer out on the hills.

Materials

Midweight 100% recycled polyester fleece dyed with a low-impact process that significantly reduces the use of dyestuffs, energy and water compared to conventional dyeing methods

Features

• Low-Impact Dyed Fleece
• Made of warm,
• Hood for added warmth
• Raglan sleeves
• Princess seams on back, and forward seams on front for contoured shape and fit
• Full-Length Zipper
• Zippered handwarmer pockets; zippered on-sleeve security pocket
• Recycled brushed tricot at back neck, cuffs and hem for added comfort
• Hip length
• Slim Fit

A closer look

The flat-seam construction reduces bulk and provides next to skin comfort, and the seamless raglan sleeves provides pack-wearing comfort. The collar, cuffs and hem features shape-holding, abrasion-resistant micro-polyester jersey trims. A on-sleeve security, and two zippered handwarmer pockets keeps small essentials close and the hood offers extra warmth.

bluesign Approved, Patagonia has worked with bluesign technologies since 2000 to evaluate and reduce resource consumption in their materials supply chain, and to assist with managing chemicals, dyes and finishes used in the process. bluesign technologies, based in Switzerland, works at each step in the textile supply chain to approve chemicals, processes, materials, and products that are safe for the environment, safe for workers, and safe for the end customers.

Fair Trade Certified, Patagonia pay a premium for every Fair Trade Certified item, and that extra money goes directly to the workers at the factory who decide how to spend it. The program also promotes worker health and safety and social and environmental compliance, and encourages dialogue between workers and management.