Arc'Teryx Kyanite Hoody W
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- Sku
- X000008535
- Gender
- Women
| CM. | Sleeve | Chest | Waist | Hip |
| S | 77 | 86 | 70 | 94 |
| M | 80 | 91 | 75 | 99 |
| L | 81 | 99 | 83 | 107 |
| XL | 83 | 109 | 93 | 117 |
- A | Chest: Using a tape measure, measure your chest at the point where it is widest.
- B | Waist: Using a tape measure, measure your waist at the point where it is the least wide.
- C | Hip: Using a tape measure, measure your hip circumference at the point where it is widest.
- D | Sleeve: Using a tape measure, measure your sleeve from your neck to your wrist.
Available directly from stock
A lined jacket contains a filling of down, wool or synthetic material.
What Is an Insulated Ski Jacket and What Are the Options?
An insulated ski jacket is essential for anyone seeking warmth and comfort while skiing or snowboarding. The insulation helps maintain your body temperature, even in the harshest conditions. There are different types of insulation, each with its own advantages. In this guide, we explain the differences so you can make the perfect choice.
Down Insulation: Lightweight and Extremely Warm
A jacket insulated with down is the ideal choice for those looking for maximum warmth without sacrificing comfort. Down provides excellent insulation and is very lightweight, making it perfect for cold, dry conditions. However, keep in mind that down performs less well in wet conditions unless the jacket has been specially treated to resist moisture.
Wool Insulation: Natural and Breathable
Jackets with wool insulation offer a natural alternative. Wool is not only warm but also breathable and retains heat even when damp. This option is ideal for those who prefer natural materials and comfort in varying weather conditions.
Synthetic Insulation: Versatile and Low-Maintenance
Synthetic insulation, such as PrimaLoft or Thinsulate, offers excellent warmth and performs well in wet conditions. This option is often slightly heavier than down but dries quickly and is easier to care for. It’s ideal for active winter sports enthusiasts who value versatility and affordability.
Why Choose an Insulated Ski Jacket?
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Optimal Warmth: Protect yourself against extreme cold.
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Comfort During Activity: Maintain your freedom of movement without sacrificing insulation.
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Suitable for Various Weather Conditions: Whether you're skiing in powder snow or braving a cold wind, an insulated jacket adapts to your needs.
Which Insulation Suits You Best?
The right insulation depends on your personal preferences and the conditions in which you’ll wear the jacket. Looking for ultimate warmth and comfort? Go for down. Need a versatile, low-maintenance option? Consider synthetic materials. Or choose wool for a natural feel.
Our premium ski jackets combine functionality, style, and top quality, so you can fully enjoy your winter sports adventure. Explore our collection and find your perfect insulated ski jacket!
- Slim fit
- Medium fit
- Wide fit
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- Polartec Power Stretch Pro, 248 g/m2, 4-way stretch
- 360 g fleece that layers flat under a hardshell
- Tanica-bound cuffs and hem, laminated zip pockets
- Not windproof: needs a shell in exposed wind
- Nylon face pills where packs or straps rub
- Fitted cut leaves no room for a thick midlayer
The Arc'teryx Kyanite Hoody Women's is a fitted stretch fleece hoody made from Polartec Power Stretch Pro at 248 g/m2, built to work as a mid layer under a shell or on its own in cool, dry conditions. The garment weighs 360 g and combines a nylon face with a brushed polyester interior, four-way stretch, raglan sleeves and articulated patterning. There is no membrane and no insulation fill here: this is a fleece that moves, not a weather layer.
Who is the Kyanite Hoody Women's for?
This is a layer for women doing low-to-medium-output mountain activity: hiking, bouldering and rock climbing, ski touring, or simply a cool day at camp. The Arc'teryx Kyanite Hoody Women's suits you if you want a close-cut fleece that disappears under a hardshell and still looks right worn alone. It is not the piece for lift-served resort days without a shell over it, for wind, or for rain and wet snow.
How warm is the Arc'teryx Kyanite Hoody Women's?
Warmth comes from a single 248 g/m2 Polartec Power Stretch Pro fabric with a brushed interior — heavier than a standard grid fleece, but without any insulation fill. The fabric is air-permeable, which keeps moisture moving during effort and also means it is not windproof: in exposed wind you will feel it, and you need a shell over the top. Cuffs and hem are bound with Tanica stretch fabric to seal warmth in without bulk.
Which size should you choose in the Kyanite Hoody?
Arc'teryx cuts the Kyanite Hoody Women's as a Fitted garment: close through chest, waist and hip, with centre back lengths of 65 cm in S and 66,7 cm in M. Measure your chest, waist and hip and compare them to the size chart on this page. If you fall between sizes, take the larger one for a looser fit and the smaller one for a tighter fit. It layers over a base layer and under a shell; it will not take a thick midlayer underneath. Stocked here in S, M and L.
How is the Arc'teryx Kyanite Hoody Women's constructed?
One fabric does all the work in the Arc'teryx Kyanite Hoody Women's: Polartec Power Stretch Pro at 248 g/m2, a 53% polyester, 38% nylon and 9% elastane blend with a smooth nylon face and a brushed polyester interior made with recycled content. The nylon face takes the rubbing from shells and pack straps; the brushed back holds warm air against the skin. The elastane content gives four-way stretch, and the pattern is built around it — articulated through the arms and shoulders, with raglan sleeves that remove a seam from the top of the shoulder. Merrow and flatlock seam constructions keep the seam profile flat so nothing bunches under a shell. The low-profile ScubaHood sits close to the head rather than standing away from it.
Is the Kyanite Hoody Women's suitable for ski touring?
Yes, as a mid layer. On the skin track the Kyanite Hoody Women's handles the climb because the fleece is air-permeable and the cut does not fight your stride, and it slides under a hardshell for the descent. Where it stops is clear: there is no powder skirt, no pass pocket and no RECCO reflector, so it is not a resort or freeride garment in its own right. It gives no protection against wind, rain or wet snow — put a shell over it the moment the weather turns. One more practical point: the hood, though low in profile, can feel bulky under a tight shell hood, so try the combination you actually ski in. Two hand pockets with laminated zippers and an internal unzippered mesh key pocket cover what you carry on a day out.
What is the Kyanite Hoody made of and how do you wash it?
The body is Polartec Power Stretch Pro, 248 g/m2, in 53% polyester, 38% nylon and 9% elastane; cuffs and hem are bound with Tanica stretch fabric. Machine wash low, line dry, and wash dark colourways such as Black and Black Sapphire separately. Skip bleach, fabric softener, the iron and dry cleaning — softener in particular coats fleece fibres and flattens the loft. Be aware that the nylon face can pill where a pack, harness or shell rubs it repeatedly; it is a cosmetic change rather than a loss of function, but it is the most common complaint about this fabric. Washing also releases plastic microfibres, so a filter bag is worth using.
What does Arc'teryx do for sustainability on this fleece?
The body fabric of the Kyanite Hoody Women's is made with recycled content and the garment is PFAS compliant. It is produced in a Fair Trade Certified facility in El Salvador, with fabric and dyeing originating in the United States. The current update also includes a design that facilitates repair, which matters most on a fleece that will see years of pack straps and rock.
- Polartec Power Stretch Pro, 248 g/m2
- Nylon face with brushed polyester interior
- Four-way stretch fabric
- Articulated patterning
- Raglan sleeves
- Low-profile ScubaHood
- Two hand pockets with laminated zippers
- Internal mesh key pocket, unzippered, front bottom left
- Cuffs bound with Tanica stretch fabric
- Hem bound with Tanica stretch fabric
- Merrow and flatlock seam constructions
- Centre back length 65 cm in S, 66,7 cm in M
- Garment weight 360 g
- Design that facilitates repair
- Body: Polartec Power Stretch Pro, 248 g/m2 — 53% polyester, 38% nylon, 9% elastane
- Cuff and hem binding: Tanica stretch fabric
