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North Face Technologies
Zip In Compatible
The North Face's zip-in system is featured on many of our shell jackets. Layering (by adding or removing garments to control temperature) is the most effective way to stay comfortable in a range of weather conditions and activities. Fast and easy layering is taken to new levels with our zip-in technology.
Many of our jackets and vests zip into each other to create a one-piece insulated outer layer. Simply look for the zip-in compatible icon.
Zip-in one of our fleece or insulated styles into one of our shell jackets to create a one-piece insulated outer layer - you pick the pieces to fit the conditions.- Compatible zipper lengths match up the outer shell with the insulating layer.
- Jacket cuffs are secured together with a loop and snap closure system to prevent shifting and twisting.
Hyvent™ Technology
With HyVent™ technology, The North Face can now deliver the best waterproof/breathable technology for consumers who don't want to pay a premium cost.We incorporated this technology by utilizing a polyurethane (PU) coating that consists of a tri-component multi-layer formula for waterproof protection, moisture permeability, and durability. This technology was lab tested in The North Face quality assurance lab to ensure the best possible durability and function. The average breathability achieved using HyVent™ is 650g/m2/24 hours on the Moisture Vapor Transfer Rate (MVTR) scale*. To test the level of waterproofness we subjected HyVent™ garments to 20 wash cycles* where on average they retained over 60 PSI on the waterproofing Mullens Test*.
It's important to note we do not rely solely on these figures: the final stamp of approval comes from the field, the only place to get an honest evaluation of what lab-tested technology can really do. "This technology keeps me out in the storms catching the best snow long after most people have gone inside," says skier and mountaineer, Rick Armstrong. "It's just as good-if not better-than anything else on the market." HyVent™ garments have been heavily field tested for over three years with outstanding proof of long-term performance. The North Face guarantees you cannot find a more waterproof/breathable technology anywhere for this price.
* MVTR testing per ASTM E96B Upright Cup Water Method.
* Wash Cycle-Machine wash warm (105°F) + detergent. Tumble dry low (145°F) for 40 minutes.
* Mullens testing per ASTM D751. U.S. Federal Standard 191A-55 requires a minimum of 25psi.
* These averages are based on the results of all Fall 2002 HyVent™ fabrics. Individual results will vary depending on the weight and construction of each face fabric.
Gore-Tex® Paclite®
The Gore-Tex® PacLite® membrane is laminated to lightweight, strong nylon textiles to repoduce garments that are extremely breathable, compressible and durably waterproof. The Gore-Tex® PacLite® membrane contains a protective black layer that is made of an "oil hating" polymer and carbon. This layer allows perspiration vapor to pass through, but keeps body oils, cosmetics, salt water, insect repellents from altering the waterproofness of the membrane. Both the unique membrane and Gore's advanced processing techniques used to apply the oil hating substance and to integrate the carbon, allow the final membrane to retain adequate durability when used in unlined garments.
Gore-Tex® Performance Shell
Gore-Tex® Performance Shells are designed to provide superior comfort and durable waterproof protection in a wide range of outdoor activities. The Gore-Tex® revolutionary patented membrane technology is specifically engineered to form an impenetrable barrier against wind and water while maintaining breathability. Gore-Tex® Performance Shell fabric is used in a two-layer construction for a lighter and softer feel, and in three-layer construction for a more heavy-duty alternative.
Pit Zips
Pit zips allow body heat to dissipate from your body's core and armpits allowing increased ventilation to keep you cooler and more comfortable. Our pit zips have protective double flaps to keep out precipitation.
Hyvent™ DT
With HyVent™ DT technology, The North Face can now deliver the best waterproof/breathable technology for consumers who don't want to pay a premium cost.UNIQUE MICROGRID “HALF-LAYER” LINING
HyVent™ DT is a waterproof, breathable 2.5-layer fabric with an interior, tactile microgrid print. The technically advanced construction of HyVent™ DT allows interior vapor molecules to escape through the fabric laminate while preventing outside water molecules from penetrating inward. This unique breathable fabric will keep you warm, dry and comfortable.
FOR HIGH-OUTPUT OUTDOOR SPORTS
HyVent™ DT is designed for high-output applications. The fabric’s weight, hand and performance characteristics are well suited for backpacking, fastpacking and trekking. Its light weight and excellent breathability make it perfect for spring and warm weather applications where conventional three-layer and two-layer constructions are too heavy.
TECHNOLOGY
What makes HyVent™ DT different is the interior microgrid print. Lighter in weight and more efficient than a liner or laminated inner layer, this treatment is so minimal that we refer to it as a half-layer. The microgrid half-layer physically separates the fabric’s waterproof barrier from the skin. This separation:
- Prevents the clammy feeling of coating on skin
- Increases air circulation and ventilation
- Helps channel moisture away from the skin so it can evaporate
- Allows the garment to move more freely over other layers
Hyvent™ DT OUTPERFORMS COMPETITORS' FABRICS
HyVent™ DT fabric's superior characteristics offer better performance and comfort than competing fabrics.
When compared with the leading competitor, The North Face Venture Jacket is:
•25% more breathable
•More comfortable (no contact with skin)
•More durably waterproof
| The North Face Venture Jacket |
Leading Competitor's Jacket |
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| Breathability |
877 g/m2/24 hours
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705 g/m2/24 hours
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| Durability |
40 psi after 20 wash cycles
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24 psi initial with
12 psi after 5 wash cycles
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| Weight | 12.5 oz |
12 oz
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*Government standards dictate 25 psi minimum for waterproofness
Upright cup ASTM method E96 B
Data based on out-of-house lab on limited sample from commercially-purchased sample
May not be duplicated in production sampling fabric lots.
Primaloft® Eco
Made from a minimum 50% recycled materials in combination with standard Primaloft fibers to create a high loft, performance insulation. Warm, lightweight and water resistant with superior softness
PolarTec® 100 wt. Fleece
Fleece has several unique properties that make it ideal worn on its own or as a layering piece. Compared to cotton or wool, fleece dries quicker, provides greater warmth at less weight, and is very breathable.
Our lightest fabric can be worn alone to take the chill out of a fall hike or as a mid-layer in any season.
This medium-weight fabric offers warmth in a range of conditions, making these garments very popular for layering or wearing alone in cooler weather.
Our most popular fabric, Polartec® 300 Series fabric offers exceptional warmth. It can be worn alone in cooler conditions or zipped into our shell jackets in extreme cold.
The North Face offers fleece garments in a range of weights, allowing you to select the piece that is right for both your activity level and the weather conditions you are in. To make it easier for you to layer our fleece garments, The North Face has developed a zip-in system where our outerwear jackets have a separate zipper inside, letting you join your outer jacket and fleece.
Below is an outline of the different types of fleece that The North Face offers to guide you in selecting the weight that is right for your outdoor adventures.
Our lightest fabric can be worn alone to take the chill out of a fall hike or as a mid-layer in any season.
This medium-weight fabric offers warmth in a range of conditions, making these garments very popular for layering or wearing alone in cooler weather.
Our most popular fabric, Polartec® 300 Series fabric offers exceptional warmth. It can be worn alone in cooler conditions or zipped into our shell jackets in extreme cold.
Northotic™ Footbed
Northotic™ Custom Footbed
The feet are the foundation of the body and require stability and support in order to maintain a strong and healthy body. The newly designed Northotic™ is a multi-density footbed that provides enhanced stability, support and cushioning on the trail.- Lateral and medial TPU heel cradle offers torsional stability, arch support and prohibits over-pronation.
- OrthoLite® polyurethane (PU) footbed. (A) Firmer PU under the ball and heel for cushioning and stability. (B) Softer top layer for a cushioned ride throughout.
- Longitudinal arch wedge prevents the foot from sliding forward, and supports the arch.
Multisport Mikeno Outsole Compound
Our newly designed Multisport Mikeno outsole utilizes a new exclusive Vibram® rubber sole, and the new X-2 02™ heel air pod for added cushioning. Added benefits include flexible, high-grip sticky rubber in the heel and foregoot with firmer, high-traction rubber lugs at the edges.
X-2 02™ Cushioning
Ideal for the varied uses of the multisport athlete, the X-2 O2™ heel air bag provides an added measure of cushioning and protection for the athlete moving fast over rugged terrain.
NorthFit™
NorthFit™ outfit the outdoor athlete with the most precise fit between the human foot and a footwear last, as they both relate to the demands of the activity.
Gore-Tex® XCR™
Gore-Tex® XCR™ fabricsGore-Tex® fabrics lead the industry in providing durably waterproof / breathable protection. The Gore-Tex® membrane is completely impervious to rain, sleet and snow, while allowing perspiration to pass through it. A single square inch of the Gore-Tex® membrane contains 9 billion microscopic pores - each pore is 20,000 times smaller than a raindrop but 700 times larger than a molecule of water vapor - so while water can't pass through the fabric, perspiration can.
The North Face uses Gore-Tex® fabric in shoes, not only because of its waterproof / breathable capabilities, but because it is rigorously tested for durability. Abrasion and flexing tests are done in laboratory conditions that exceed even the most extreme weather environments.
Perched on the cutting edge of technology, The North Face introduces Gore-Tex® XCR™ fabric, a revolution in breathable fabrics. Designed in conjunction with W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Gore-Tex® XCR™ fabric (extended comfort range) is durable, waterproof, windproof, and extremely breathable. The bottom line: unparalleled comfort. Gore-Tex® XCR™ fabric increases the breathability of your footwear without compromising waterproofness or adding weight.
X-2™ Cushioning
Cushioning is a crucial component of performance trail shoes and The North Face incorporates powerful X-2™ cushioning into EVA midsoles to ensure optimal cushioning and protection. Embedded in high-impact areas, the heel and/or forefoot, lighweight, durable X-2™ cushioning ensures a well-cushioned ride and enables and energy-efficient stride.
The new X-2 O2™ air pod is ideal for the varied uses of the multisport athlete, the X-2 O2™ heel air pod provides an added measure of cushioning and protection for the athlete moving fast over rugged terrain.
The new X-2 O2™ air pod is ideal for the varied uses of the multisport athlete, the X-2 O2™ heel air pod provides an added measure of cushioning and protection for the athlete moving fast over rugged terrain.
Vibram® Rubber Outsole Compound
The North Face™ high-quality outsoles consist of independently engineered and well-integrated components that are uniquely adapted for each shoe to provide the optimal cushioning, support and traction for a variety of specific outdoor activities.
The North Face™ exclusive Vibram® outsoles, each specially adapted to specific terrain and conditions, provide superlative traction and stability to suit the needs of the user.
The North Face™ exclusive Vibram® outsoles, each specially adapted to specific terrain and conditions, provide superlative traction and stability to suit the needs of the user.
Hydroseal™
Highly durable and weatherproof laminate with a micro-porous, hydrophobic lamination that allows your feet to maintain a comfortable temperature and not retain perspiration.
AgION™ Antimicrobial
AgION™ antimicrobial silver agent woven into the top sheet of the footbed controls odors.
Ultra TAC™ Rubber Outsole Compound
UltrATAC™ is an all terrain, all condition rubber outsole used on select shoes. This outsole provides excellent traction for running on trails, scrambling over scree, or for every day use.
TKA Fleece
TKA 100 Weight Fleece
A lightweight high-performance microfiber fleece with a luxurious finish. TKA microfleece provides lightweight warmth next to the skin, or in a layering system. This 100% polyester fabric is engineered to be both durable and resistant to pilling. It offers warmth when wet, launders well and packs easily.
TKA 200 Weight Fleece
A mid-weight high-performance fleece that is ideally suited to function as a mid-layer. This 100% polyester pill-resistant fabric is warm and breathable, and has a great warmth-to-weight ratio. It can be worn as a layering piece or by itself as a warm, casual outer layer, a great alternative to a cotton sweatshirt.
A lightweight high-performance microfiber fleece with a luxurious finish. TKA microfleece provides lightweight warmth next to the skin, or in a layering system. This 100% polyester fabric is engineered to be both durable and resistant to pilling. It offers warmth when wet, launders well and packs easily.
TKA 200 Weight Fleece
A mid-weight high-performance fleece that is ideally suited to function as a mid-layer. This 100% polyester pill-resistant fabric is warm and breathable, and has a great warmth-to-weight ratio. It can be worn as a layering piece or by itself as a warm, casual outer layer, a great alternative to a cotton sweatshirt.
UPF Protection
Designed for comfort and protection, this synthetic microfiber fabric offers an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of 30, blocking out harmful UV rays while promoting wicking and breathability for comfort in hot climates.
Heal Cradle™
The North Face® Heal Cradle" consists of a polyurethane (PU) foundation with five pegs protruding vertically from it. A soft EVA panel is placed over the pegs, locking the two together like building blocks. The top layer of soft EVA has a slightly cupped shape that literally cradles the heel, helping to stabilize it in the process. It also works with the underlying PU to absorb impact. Lastly, it offers more lateral/medial stability, positioning the foot for a smooth transition into the next stage of the stride cycle.
X-Frame™
X-Frame" is a form-embracing, TPU crib placed on the medial or lateral side of the hiking boot. This structure governs pronation while also bolstering support for side-to-side movements seen on trails and uneven surfaces.
