Mountain Equipment Womens Highpile Fleece Jacket

Drawing inspiration from our original pile fleeces of the 1970s and 80s, the Highpile Hooded Jacket combines classic styling with modern performance. Its retro design evokes the golden era of Himalayan climbing, when ambition outweighed budgets. Soft, warm, and highly stretchable with excellent moisture-wicking properties, it makes an ideal mid-layer for mountaineers and walkers tackling cold conditions. With its timeless look, the jacket is equally at home on rugged mountain bothies or bustling city streets. The high-loft fleece, crafted from 100% recycled post-consumer waste, is soft, stretchy, and comfortable against the skin. Engineered for cold weather, it traps heat efficiently and dries quickly, keeping you warm after intense climbs or brisk hikes. Durable softshell overlays on the shoulders and elbows pay homage to our early fleece designs while reinforcing areas prone to abrasion. Zippered handwarmer pockets protect fingers from the cold, and the high collar helps shield again