One of The North Face’s most popular coats, this Women’s Arctic Parka protects for all manner of weather, from rain and snow to blustery winds with its 600-fill recycled waterfowl down and seam-sealed, waterproof DryVent™ 2L outer shell. The fully adjustable hood has a faux fur trim that can be removed via a zip and internal elasticated cuffs with thumb loops will help to keep the heat in and your hands warm. Zippered welt hand pockets give storage space for essentials and a storm flap with snap closures covering the centre front zip adds further protection from the elements. Whether you are embarking on a windy hike, or venturing into the city for the day, this parka is a must-have for keeping you warm and dry.
Product Code: APCSR1TI0211
We know our customers like to know exactly what they're buying; we're not going to sugar coat it, but we are going to explain it. We've divided up all of the sustainable features we've identified across our product ranges and grouped them into three so you know how your purchase is making an impact: Think Nature, Think Welfare, Think People.
The The North Face Women's Arctic Parka - Black has the following sustainability attributes...
Fluorinated DWR finishes make clothing waterproof by repelling water droplets. ‘PFCs’ is the broad term for all fluorocarbon chemicals, of which PFOS and PFOA are sub-groups. Different chemicals in this family have a varying number of carbon atoms, so C6 has six carbon atoms and C8 has eight. While the outdoor industry has moved away from C8 (or 'long chain') PFCs, C6 (short chain) PFCs are currently unbeatable in their waterproofing performance. They're considered less harmful to the environment than C8, but they have not been proven to be safe. PFCs are known as forever chemicals; once created they will never break down and are harmful to people and the planet. To read more about the chemistry related to PFCs, head here.
PFC-Free DWR uses alternative, biodegradable technologies that repels water from the surface of a fabric - such as Fjallraven's Greenland Wax. PFC-Free DWR coatings are water resistant enough for most daily activities, so if you don’t need a highly technical waterproof, consider a PFC-Free garment instead.
By recycling fabrics, we are not only stopping extra waste heading to landfill but also reducing the need for virgin fabrics to be created. Recycled fabrics can be anything from recycled polyester to recycled cotton and where recycled cotton is used, it's often offcuts from factory floors that would otherwise end up in landfill.
This brand ensures that the factories they use have been third party audited but are not specifically partnered with a Non-Profit Organisation. This will be either BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) or SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit), which are social auditing methologies and reports but are not an accreditation. This means the brand has sourced factories who have passed an audit, so their worker rights, environmental impact and social compliance is up to scratch.
XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
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Chest | 31-32" 78-81 cm |
33-35" 84-89 cm |
36-37" 91-94 cm |
39-40" 99-102 cm |
42-44" 107-112 cm |
46-47" 117-119 cm |
Waist | 24-25" 61-64 cm |
26-28" 66-71 cm |
29-30" 74-76 cm |
32-33" 81-84 cm |
35-37" 89-94 cm |
39-40" 99-102 cm |
Hips | 32-34" 81-86 cm |
35-36" 89-91 cm |
37-39" 94-99 cm |
40-43" 102-109 cm |
43-47" 109-119 cm |
47-50" 119-127 cm |
Sleeve Length | 31.5" 80 cm |
32" 81 cm |
32.5 83 cm |
34.5" 88 cm |
35" 89 cm |
35.75" 91 cm |
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