The North Face

Kit first realized she wanted to ski the big stuff while standing atop a mountain in Sikkim, India, in 1998. Looking around at the majestic Himalayan peaks where so many others had come in search of life-changing moments, Kit had her own epiphany when she couldn't shake one thought: Why didn't she bring her skis?

It was then she decided to focus on ski mountaineering and began refining her skills so that she could ski anything, anywhere in the world. And focus she did: she now has several first descents to her name, including the first ski descent of the Polish Glacier on Aconcagua in Argentina, first female ski descent of Vinson Massif in Antarctica, and the first woman to ski from the summit of Mt. Everest, Nepal. In addition to being an accomplished skier and ski mountaineer, Kit is an experienced rock climber and has added road and mountain bike racing to her summertime endeavors.

During a 2010 ski expedition to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, Kit skied the highest mountain in the Brooks Range/Arctic Refuge and then 60 miles north to the Beaufort Sea. Of this journey Kit says, "It is the one place in the world that I have been that I know I will go back to. The Arctic Refuge has the wildest silence of anyplace I've visited and I believe strongly in protecting the entire ecosystem with a wilderness designation."

When she's not skiing, climbing or biking, Kit is busy raising her two young daughters in a way that encourages their appreciation for the natural world and gives them the skills to move around comfortably in the outdoors. Both Grace and Tia love to hike, ski, camp, climb, and grow vegetables with their Mom and Dad.

Combining a passion for exploration, mountains and skiing, Hilaree has traveled to some of the most exotic mountain ranges on earth. Outside Magazine named her one of the most adventurous women in the world of sports.

She's skied from the Himalayan summit of Cho Oyu in Tibet and climbed and skied several high peaks in Bolivia and Argentina. Elsewhere, she's cut turns on remote volcanoes in the Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia, in Mongolia, Pakistan, Lebanon, as well as many first descents in the tight couloirs of Baffin Island.

Born and raised in the Northwest, Hilaree began skiing at age 3 at Steven's Pass in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Eventually she moved to the Chamonix Valley of France where she learned most of what she needed to know in order to take her skiing skills to the next level- ski mountaineering.

In addition to her travels as an athlete for The North Face, Hilaree is a mother to two young boys, and although they have changed her life dramatically, her passion for the mountains has not abated. Hilaree lives with her family in Telluride, Colorado and finds her sanity in the beautiful San Juan Mountains.

Ingrid Backstrom grew up in Seattle, Washington, where she spent her winters skiing down the nearby mountains and her summers hiking back up them on backpacking trips with her parents and two younger brothers.

After graduating from Whitman College, the call of the mountains drew her to Squaw Valley, California, to put in what she thought would be a yearlong stint as a ski bum. It only took a few freeskiing contests, however, for Ingrid to realize that she had found her niche, and that she'd be calling the mountains home for a long, long time.

Since then, she has been awarded Breakthrough Performance in 2005, 4-time Best Female Performance, and 6-time Reader Poll winner for her roles in 7 Matchstick Productions films at the annual Powder Magazine Video Awards, in addition to appearing in the 2007 documentary Steep. Travels with The North Face have allowed her to make first descents in Baffin Island, Greenland, and 20,000ft Reddomaine Peak in China, as well as a recent ski descent of Denali.

When she's not skiing, Ingrid still stays outside as much a possible, running and biking to relax and keep fit. Ingrid is grateful for the opportunities that her sport brings her, especially getting to travel and ski with "amazing people around the world."

Kasha Rigby has skied since she could walk and began telemark skiing as a teenager. Her passion for skiing and traveling has been the driving force behind most of her adult life.

She began traveling at age 19, leaving college to explore Africa. She then headed to Colorado, where she became involved in telemark racing and extreme-skiing competitions. Kasha joined The North Face Ski Team in 1995 and has since brought her skis all over the U.S., Canada, South America, New Zealand, Russia, Asia, Europe, India and even the Middle East, skiing first descents of some of the world's most revered peaks, including the Five Holy Peaks in Mongolia.

It seems as if Kasha is always packing her bag for a new adventure, a lifestyle that has its pros and cons. When not on expedition Kasha has a garden, lives with friends, and teaches yoga in southern Utah. Come winter she chases snow and keeps a base near Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Ian McIntosh makes no secret of his true love, which also happens to be his athletic specialty. "Big mountain skiing. I like to ski the whole mountain. I like the lines and the turns. To me, that's what skiing is. You take a face and you ski it, top to bottom. You don't stop, and whatever you can catch air on in between, take it."

McIntosh, 24, has been skiing since he was almost two years old. In fact, he says that his mom took him skiing only two months after he started to walk. To him, it seemed natural to grow up in skis, since he lived in a small mountain town not far from the ski-mecca of Banff. Fast forward to Ian's late teens���At an age when most teenagers are a confused mix of unleashed ambition and self-doubt, McIntosh knew exactly what he wanted to do. "I got out of high school and moved to the closest awesome ski resort that I could find," he says during an interview from Whistler, British Columbia, where he lives with several ski buds. After skiing a season, he hit the road. "I traveled abroad, did New Zealand, did the eternal winter thing, and that lifestyle set the pace for what I wanted to do with my life."

At 6'2" and weighing an athletic 185 pounds, McIntosh towers over many other skiers his age and younger, and his physical stature shows in his snow-carving style. "I'm big for what I do, so I like to ski big and strong," he says. "I use my strength to my advantage." McIntosh, with a blend of brute force, style, and raw talent, has seemingly had an advantage over his competition on the world skiing circuit.

He's been competing for only two years, but already has several top crowns to his credit. His name has become a fixture in the top-three standings most places he skis. In the end, looking beyond the competitions and the ski films, it all comes full circle back to one thing: "It's all about being in the powder," says McIntosh.

Tom Wallisch grew up removed from the traditional "resort scene" in the unlikely location of Pittsburgh, Pa. Learning to ski during family trips on winter weekends, Tom quickly developed an obsession. As he got older he indulged it at nearby resorts during weekends and on urban features during the week.

Freshly armed with his High School Diploma, Tom headed west where he enrolled at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. The rail skills that he'd honed in Pittsburgh initially got him noticed, but soon his park skills caught up, making him an up-and-comer on the slopestyle scene.

Exploding in 2009, Tom topped the podium at many events and finished the season as the number one-ranked slopestyle skier in the world. 2010 saw "T-Wall" cement his place at the fore of his sport, with a gold medal in the slopestyle at the European X Games, first place at the Snowbasin stop of the Dew Tour and Freeskier's highly-coveted Skier of the Year title.

Originally from Winchester, MA, Nick Martini began skiing at Cannon Mountain, NH. Though he grew up racing, once he was exposed to freestyle, he hung up the race skis and headed to the park.

His passion for skiing brought him to Colorado where he attends school in Boulder in the fall and skis all winter. At just 20 years old, Nick has proven himself as a heavy hitter in the world of freestyle skiing, placing sixth in the Dew Tour Slopestyle at Mt Snow, fifth in the Dew Tour Rail Jam in Portland, and tenth overall for the Dew Tour in 2009. He also received the 2009 Alpha Dawg Award as one of the top Dew Tour athletes age 18 or younger.

When he's not competing, Nick is busy filming with Poor Boyz Productions and running his own movie company, Stept Productions, with his brother Alex. "When I was given the opportunity to work with The North Face I couldn't have been more excited. The fact that The North Face is dedicating so much to this side of the sport is great."

Growing up in Kamloops, British Columbia, Dana Flahr learned to ski at the age of 8 on the local ski hill. By the time the teen years hit he was already a regular fixture in Whistler, B.C., immersing himself in the scene and learning everything he could about big mountain skiing.

Now, at the wise old age of 23, Dana's determination is paying off big-time, and he's getting the attention and exposure that little 8-year-old dreamed about on the bunny hill. When he's not wowing the judges in freeskiing competitions all over North America, Dana heads into the backcountry to work with photographers and filmmakers. Yet, despite his status as The One to Watch, ( Freeze magazine tagged him as "the best up-and-coming skier" in 2003), Dana remains humble and passionate about skiing, claiming that "there will always be something new to learn" about his sport.

To stay in shape in the off season Dana mountain bikes or hits the gym. He also spends time grooming the next generation of skiers as a coach at Momentum and High North Ski Camps.

Xavier de le Rue, a native of Bayonne, France, is a greatly respected snowboarder equipped with the skills to slay all types of terrain. Originally making his name in the discipline of boardercross, he won multiple world championships, X Games Gold medals and represented his country at the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics.

In the past few years it has been his Big Mountain riding that has generated the most attention for Xavier though. He has filmed video parts for Standard Films and Relentless Energy, won the Freeride World Tour three times and has also received Snowboarder Magazine's prized ���Big Mountain Rider of the Year' award.

When away from the snow Xavier spends time with his wife and young daughter, and gets his adrenaline fix through mountaineering, surfing and downhill mountain biking.

Starting life on an Idaho cattle ranch, Kaitlyn Farrington has grown to become a world class professional snowboarder.

2010 was a breakthrough year: She won a gold medal in the Superpipe at the European Winter X Games, won the overall Dew Cup Halfpipe Title, took second at the U.S. Burton Open and became a fully-fledged member of the U.S. Snowboarding Team.

Possessing an impressive array of tricks, including Cab and frontside 900s, McTwists, as well as switch and backside spins, Kaitlyn has elevated herself into the upper echelon of women's halfpipe competitors. She spent the past summer training in New Zealand and has her sights firmly set on X Games gold in Aspen this year.

In the shadows of Washington powder magnet Mt. Baker is the small town of Glacier, the home town of Lucas DeBari, athlete for The North Face.

First strapping into a snowboard at the age of four, DeBari's undeniable talent was first noticed in his early teens. After several successful years competing in the halfpipe, he grew jaded and decided to cut back - preferring sessions with friends in the backcountry powder to the cutthroat competition circuit. His undeniable park talent had an obvious influence on his riding in the powder.

2008 saw DeBari, receive the prestigious ���Rookie of the Year' award in Transworld Magazine Rider's Poll and it saw him fulfill a childhood dream by winning the Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom.

Growing up on a cattle ranch in Wyoming, Carter has been snowboarding for over 20 years.

In 2008, he took second at Quiksilver Natural Selection: All Mountain Invitational at Jackson Hole. He has worked with Standard Films, Brain Farm, TGR and Absinthe. A self-proclaimed "mountain man," Carter spends his entire year outdoors. When he's not riding he can be found guiding fly-fishing and working on the ranch.

"Being able to progress in snowboarding and my all around mountain knowledge is very important to me," said Carter. "Exploring new zones, working with the design team, and aligning myself with the people I trust in the mountains is huge for that progression."

David Carrier Porcheron, commonly known as DCP, has been snowboarding for more than 18 years. He has starred in films by Kingpin, Treetop, The Gathering Collective and Mack Dawg Productions. In addition, DCP has been featured on the Weather Channel's popular show, "Epic Conditions."

Though filming is his primary focus, DCP still enjoys competition. He took third place in the 2008 Natural Selection at Jackson Hole. A world-renowned rider, DCP has an arsenal of freestyle skills that he currently brings with him into the backcountry, where he spends most of his snowboard season. Canadian-born DCP splits his time between Squamish, British Columbia, Vail, Colorado, and Costa Rica, with his wife and daughter.

An avid surfer, DCP also skateboards and mountain bikes. Inspired by deep powder, big cliffs and bluebird powder days with the backcountry to himself, he takes his love of snow and outdoors and translates his passion to the environment. Committed to preserving the places he, his friends and family enjoy, DCP works to plant trees and off-set carbon footprints.

Using only the highest quality goose down in all of our products, The North Face® tests each lot of down at three stages of production for loftiness, moisture resistance and ability to regain loft after compression.

The fill power of goose down is an indicator of two important features: warmth-to-weight ratio and compressibility, both critical to retain warmth and furnish comfort. True fill power is measured by placing one ounce of goose down in a graduated cylinder and measuring the volume the down occupies in cubic inches. The North Face® products are insulated with exclusive, high-fill power goose down ranging from 600 to 900 fill, which represents the highest quality down commercially available.

• Superior Warmth and Comfort
• Lightweight Insulation
• Increased Loft Than Lesser Fill Downs (900 + 800 only)
• Highest Quality, High-Fill Power Goose Down

900 fill down is the highest quality down commercially available and considered the absolute gold standard of insulation--with an unmatched warmth-to-weight ratio, it is highly compressible, ultralight and amazingly warm. Available in extremely limited quantities, The North Face® utilizes 900 fill down exclusively in its premier Summit Series® outerwear and gear, where minimal weight and maximum warmth are paramount.

Outstanding warmth from a high cluster-to-feather ratio, 800 fill down featusres increased loft and compressibility for superior warmth and performance.

700 fill down features a strong warmth-to-weight ratio and provides lightweight insulation across a range of temperatures.

600 fill down is warm, lightweight and durable. Ideal for general outdoor and day-to-day use.

As a leader in the outdoor industry, The North Face® has developed innovative, proprietary fabrics that incorporate microporous particles to improve moisture management and temperature regulation during outdoor activity. FlashDry™ fabrics feature a microporous particle additive that accelerates the removal of moisture from the skin and speeds evaporative drying. FlashDry™ enables the user to stay drier, more comfortable and out performing longer in a wide range of weather conditions and environments. FlashDry™ doesn't add weight or bulk and never washes or wears out.

• Accelerates evaporation and keeps you dry
• Most effective moisture management
• FlashDry™ is permanently embedded in the yarn and won't wash out
• 100+ different products with FlashDry™ technology within our running, snowsports, climbing, and hiking apparel, baselayers, and accessories.

FlashDry™ fiber technology incorporates permanently embedded microporous particles at the fiber level, which increase fiber surface area. High surface area fibers in conjunction with fabric construction accelerate evaporative cooling and drying.

FlashDry™ Thermal technology incorporates permanently embedded microporous particles into synthetic fibers. The result is an exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio that keeps you warmer and more comfortable with less weight and bulk.

The North Face® partners with GORE-TEX® to deliver the industry's most innovative and highest performance waterproof, windproof and breathable weather protection.

GORE-TEX® fabrics lead the industry in providing durable waterproof, breathable protection. The GORE-TEX® membrane is completely impervious to rain, sleet and snow, while allowing perspiration to pass through it from within. Tiny pores in the GORE-TEX® membrane allow perspiration to escape while preventing water from entering.

• Waterproof
• Breathable
• Protection in Rain and Snow
• Ideal for Skiing and Climbing

The North Face incorporates 3 specialized fabric technologies in our products:
GORE-TEX® Performance Shell
Waterproof GORE-TEX® Pro Shells
Waterproof GORE-TEX® Paclite® Shell

This fabric is 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 heavier-duty alternative.

• Breathable Comfort
• Durable Waterproof and Windproof Protection
• Versatile Enough for Skiing, Cycling, Mountaineering, Snowboarding, or Just Walking in the City

GORE-TEX® Pro Shell is engineered with the most rugged, highly breathable fabrics, making it ideal for extended exposure to extreme conditions. These fabrics are designed to perform at an elite level in order to meet the demands of outdoor professionals and serious enthusiasts alike. The advanced waterproof membrane used by GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric incorporates increased breathability characteristics, allowing the user to enjoy longer exposure to harsh conditions without losing vital body heat.

• Extended Durability in Extreme Conditions
• Extremely Waterproof and Windproof
• Enhanced Breathability
• Ideal for Outdoor Professionals and Serious Enthusiasts

Introduced in 2009, this exclusive Paclite® membrane is laminated to lightweight, strong nylon textiles to produce garments that are extremely breathable, compressible and durably waterproof. This membrane contains a protective black layer that is made of an "oil-hating" (oleophobic) polymer and carbon that allows perspiration vapor to pass through, but prohibits body oils, cosmetics, salt water and insect repellents from altering the waterproof qualities of the membrane. Extremely compressible, this fabric packs extremely small.

• Durable Wind- and Waterproofness
• Extremely Breathable
• Lightweight, Packable and Versatile
• Lighter and Smaller to Pack Away than other GORE-TEX® Products
• Ideal for Hiking, Cycling, Running, and other sports where weight and space are critical

TA superior waterproof, breathable technology utilizing a polyurethane (PU) coating that consists of a tri-component, multi-layer formula for waterproof protection, moisture permeability and durability. HyVent™ technology has been lab- and field-tested to ensure the best possible durability and function while also maintaining an optimum level of breathability. To test the level of waterproofness, we subjected HyVent™ garments to 20 wash cycles, where garments retained an average of more than 60 PSI on the waterproofing Mullens est.

GORE-TEX® fabrics lead the industry in providing durable waterproof, breathable protection. The GORE-TEX® membrane is completely impervious to rain, sleet and snow, while allowing perspiration to pass through it from within. Tiny pores in the GORE-TEX® membrane allow perspiration to escape while preventing water from entering.

• Waterproof
• Breathable
• Protection in Rain and Snow
• Ideal for Skiing and Climbing

The North Face incorporates 5 specialized fabric technologies in our products:
HyVent Alpha
HyVent 2L
HyVent 3L
HyVent DT
HyVent DT EC

A fabric used in the Summit Series™ collection, this burly, waterproof fabric utilizes a microporous, hydrophobic lamination technology that retains its capabilities in even the most severe conditions. Its laminate membrane, constructed with nearly half a million holes per square inch, allows perspiration to pass through the jacket before it condenses to liquid, keeping you dry, warm and comfortable.

• Superior Protection in Most Severe Weather Conditions
• Unique Laminate Construction Keeps You Dry, Warm and Comfortable

Utilizing a two-layer construction to stay simultaneously breathable and waterproof in extreme conditions, this fabric excels in any exploration. The durable woven outer layer repels wet weather and protects from abrasion, while the inner-layer utilizes a polyurethane coating and micro-pores to channel water vapor to the outer layer. The end result is a superior waterproof, breathable technology that stays dry inside and out.

• Two-Layer Protection in Rain and Snow
• Repels Wet Weather
• Redirects Water Vapor
• Ideal for Climbing and Skiing

Utilizing a three-layer construction to stay simultaneously breathable and waterproof in extreme conditions, this fabric excels in any exploration. The durable woven outer layer repels wet weather and protects from abrasion, while the mid-layer utilizes a polyurethane coating and micro-pores to channel water vapor from the inner layer to the outer. The comfortable inner layer is also engineered to manage moisture, channeling it up to the micro-pores. The end result is a superior waterproof, breathable technology that stays dry inside and out.

• Three-Layer Protection in Rain and Snow
• Repels Wet Weather
• Redirects Water Vapor
• Moisture Management
• Ideal for Climbing and Skiing

Using the same principle as HyVent™ 3-Layer but reducing the thickness of the third layer, this waterproof fabric is lightweight, packable and more breathable than other unlined treated fabric. HyVent™ DT is created by applying a polyurethane (PU) coating with a DT print matrix, which acts as a dry-touch, half-layer coating. The DT half layer adds durability and comfort by physically separating the HyVent™ DT PU coating from the skin. HyVent™ DT eliminates the need for a liner and is commonly referred to as a 2.5-layer fabric.

• More Waterproofing and Breathability than Other Unlined Treated Fabrics
• Two-Layer Protection in Rain and Snow
• Repels Wet Weather
• Redirects Water Vapor
• Ideal for Climbing and Skiing

As an alternative to the use of petroleum-derived materials, HyVent™ DT EC makes use of natural castor oil from beans, reducing the use of synthetic components by 50 percent compared to conventional fabric membranes. HyVent™ DT EC also maintains ideal waterproof, breathable performance qualities and features enhanced performance in cool to cold conditions, making the membrane ideally suited for skiing, snowboarding and other spring- and winter-weather applications.

• Durable Protection in Rain and Snow
• Repels Wet Weather
• Redirects Water Vapor
• Moisture Management
• Ideal for Backpacking, Climbing and Skiing

The North Face® thermal apparel uses natural and synthetic insulation to retain heat in cold weather.

The perfect combination of high-performance insulation and value, this technology combines ultra-fine and multi-diameter fibers for specific performance characteristics. The specially treated ultra-fine fibers help to form a water resistant insulating structure, while the multi-diameter fibers help to build loft.

• High-Performance, Synthetic Insulation
• Water-Resistant Insulating Structure

The ultimate microfiber insulation. Ultra-fine fibers are specially treated in a patented process and then combined into an insulating core that is incredibly soft, lightweight and water resistant. PrimaLoft® One absorbs three times less water, is 14 percent warmer when dry and is 24 percent warmer when wet than competitive insulation.

• 14% Warmer when Dry
• 24% Warmer when Wet
• Ultimate Microfiber Insulation

Earth-friendly insulation created for performance and comfort. Eco insulation technology combines a minimum of 50 percent recycled material with standard PrimaLoft® fibers to create a high-loft, thermally efficient insulation. PrimaLoft® Eco is lightweight and water resistant with superior softness to keep you dry and comfortable.

• Earth-Friendly, Synthetic Insulation
• Offers Superior Performance and Comfort
• Water Resistant

A high-loft, continuous filament insulation with 20 percent more compressibility than competing continuous filament insulations. The use of a fine denier fiber makes PrimaLoft® Infinity incredibly soft, lightweight and compressible. PrimaLoft® Infinity features excellent thermal efficiency, durability and water resistance, providing a level of quality above industry standards.

PrimaLoft® Infinity's fine denier continuous filament construction offers superior warmth and thermal efficiency, greatly reducing the number of cold spots (or holes) in the insulation. The proprietary finish offers superior warmth even when wet. PrimaLoft® Infinity launders well under extreme conditions, so your insulated product will retain its loft throughout its lifetime.

• Superior Warmth and Thermal Efficiency
• Excellent Durability and Water Resistance
• Incredibly Soft, Lightweight and Compressible
• Synthetic Insulation

The primary insulation layer among experienced outdoor enthusiasts for nearly two decades, Polartec® fabrics are available in a variety of unique textures and weights designed specifically to enhance performance in a variety of environs.

• Warm
• Insulation

Polartec® Thermal Pro® fabrics are the most visually dynamic and technically advanced of the Polartec® insulation fabrics. Available in a variety of unique surface textures and patterns -- many of which are designed to enhance performance -- Polartec® Thermal Pro® materials are great styling options for virtually every end use. New high-loft versions have achieved the highest warmth-to-weight ratios ever offered by a Polartec® fabric. Other versions have the look of traditional wool with all the performance benefits of fleece.

• Technically Advanced Insulation Fabrics
• Enhances Performance
• Ideal for a Variety of Activities

Available in a lightweight, midweight and heavyweight fleece, each Polartec® Classic series fabric provides warmth, comfort and breathability. Polartec® 100 weight fabrics are the lightest fleece in the series, and are an excellent choice for a warm first layer. Polartec® 200 provides optimal warmth and versatility in a midweight soft fleece. Polartec® 300 fabrics are the heaviest option, providing a thermal layer to wear on very cold excursions.

• Warmth, Comfort and Breathability
• Lightest Fleece is Excellent as a Warm Single Layering Piece
• Midweight Fleece Layers for Optimal Warmth and Versatility
• Heavyweight Fleece Layers for Thermal Insulation During Very Cold Weather

Polartec® Eco fabrics provide all the warmth, comfort and breathability of traditional Polartec® fabrics in an environmentally conscious package. Solid colorways of the fabric are derived from 87 percent recycled content; while heather colorways are derived from 65 percent recycled content. This recycled material is made from 90 percent postindustrial waste and 10 percent post consumer waste, interrupting the flow of materials to our landfills and creating valuable materials from waste

• Warm
• Comfortable
• Breathable
• Eco-Engineered

TKA (Thermal Kinetic Advancement) Fleece are proprietary fabrics created by The North Face® with superior insulation and wear-resistance. There are three different weights of TKA fleece offered throughout our products, and a TKA Superstretch fabric that excels in aerobic activities.

TKA 100 is a lightweight, high-performance microfiber fleece with a luxurious finish. TKA micro-fleece provides warmth next to the skin or in a layering system. This 100 percent polyester fabric is engineered to be both durable and resistant to pilling. It offers warmth when wet, launders well, compresses to a small size and packs easily.

• Warmth
• Superior insulating lightweight fleece
• Wear-resistance

A midweight fleece ideally suited to function as a mid-layer. This 100 percent polyester, pill-resistant fabric is warm, breathable and has a great warmth-to-weight ratio.

• Warmth
• Insulating Midweight Fleece
• Wear Resistance

A mid to heavyweight, high-performance, pill-resistant fleece. It can be worn as a layering piece or by itself as a warm, casual outer layer; a great alternative to a cotton sweatshirt.

• Warmth
• Insulating Heavyweight Fleece
• Great Alternative to a Cotton Sweatshirt
• Wear Resistance

TKA Superstretch features a supple, four-way-stretch fabric that delivers exceptional breathability and comfort. The soft, brushed inner surface aids in the fabric's moisture control and prevents chaffing, while the polyester and spandex construction contributes to a conforming, supportive fit. TKA Superstretch is ideal as a layering piece in cool-to-cold conditions or may be worn by itself as an aerobic outer layer.

• Exceptional Breathability and Comfort
• Supportive Fit
• Ideal Layering Piece in Cool-to-Cold Conditions

A soft shell technology breakthrough! TNF™ Apex soft shell fabrics are a signature material, researched and developed exclusively by The North Face®. TNF™ Apex offers the dynamic duo of a tightly woven abrasion-phobic face for protection, and a soft-brushed interior for performance and comfort. Built to stretch for comfort and mobility, TNF™ Apex is also treated with our Durable Water Resistant (DWR) finish to achieve the ideal balance between weather resistance and breathability.

The DWR finish increases watershed and is laboratory tested for durability and extended wash and wear according to the standard AATCC 22 Water Repellency Spray Test. All TNF™ Apex fabrics meet The North Face® standard rating of 90 (70 after a specified number of home washings) for long-term durability.

TNF™ Apex garments are built for warmth and keep you dry in a thick fog or light rain environment. The tightly woven fabric face creates a hard barrier to the elements of cold weather, while the soft-brushed interior allows for a soft warm-next-to-skin feel. The brushed interior also promotes a microclimate, allowing for superior moisture management and continued climate control.

• Weather Resistance
• Breathability
• Durable Water Resistant (DWR) Finish
• Protection in Thick Fog or Light Rain

The lightest and most breathable of the TNF™ Apex fabrics, TNF™ Apex Aerobic offers the greatest stretch and mobility, making it ideal for running, cycling and other highly mobile aerobic activities.

• Windproof
• Great Stretch and Mobility
• Lightweight and Breathable
• Ideal for Running and Cycling

The most protective TNF™ Apex fabric, TNF™ Apex ClimateBlock is virtually waterproof and windproof while also maintaining a comfortable level of breathability. The fabric is ideal for trekking, skiing and snowshoeing in challenging, inclement weather conditions.

• Waterproof and Windproof
• Comfortable and Breathable Protection in Inclement Weather Conditions
• Ideal for Skiing, Snowshoeing and Trekking

The most versatile of the TNF™ Apex Fabrics, TNF™ Apex Universal is both breathable and water resistant, making it ideal across a wide range of activities and weather conditions.

• Breathable and Water Resistant
• Ideal for a Wide Range of Activities

WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shells offer total wind protection and maximum breathability, combining the comfort of a soft mid-layer and the water resistance of a shell, all in one garment. WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shells keep you comfortable and provide the freedom of movement you need for enhanced performance in a wide range of activities and weather conditions.

• Total Wind protection
• Maximum Breathability
• Soft and Lightweight
• Warm and Dry Insulation
• Water Resistant
• Ideal for Cold and Windy Conditions

Exclusive to The North Face®, WindWall™ is a fleece fabric that retains the comfort, flexibility and breathability of traditional fleece while eliminating wind chill. Traditional fleece tests at 200 CFM, a relatively porous rating compared to WindWall™, which rates between 10 and 40 CFM.

WindWall™ utilizes a unique fabric-bonding process that cuts 80 to 95 percent of wind, keeping the outdoor athlete warm while allowing enough airflow to ensure a dry and comfortable fit. WindWall™ has proven a trusted year-round technology, as it shines as either a layering fabric or as a standalone outerwear in milder conditions.

WindWall™ 1 fabric features a mesh liner and utilizes a unique fabric-bonding process that allows a limited degree of external air permeability.

• Wind-Resistant Fleece with Mesh Liner
• Drastically Reduces Effects of Windchill
• Enhances Warmth and Comfort
• Ideal for Climbing, Backpacking, and Hiking

WindWall™ 2 features a gridded fleece liner for even greater insulation and utilizes a unique fabric-bonding process that allows a limited degree of external air permeability.

• Great Insulation
• Drastically Reducing Effects of Windchill
• Enhances Warmth and Comfort
• Ideal for Climbing, Backpacking and Hiking During Cold, Windy Excursions

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waist inches	27-28	29-30	31-32	33-34	35-36	37-38	39-40	41-42	43-44
hip inches	33-34	35-36	37-38	39-40	41-42	43-44	44-45	46-47	47-48
Inseam (short) inches	29 1/2	29 1/2	30	30	30	30 1/2	30 1/2	30 1/2	30 1/2
Inseam (regular) inches	31 1/2	31 1/2	32	32	32	32 1/2	32 1/2	32 1/2	32 1/2
Inseam (long) inches	33 1/2	33 1/2	34	34	34	34 1/2	34 1/2	34 1/2	34 1/2

US Men's	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12	12.5	13	13.5	14
UK Men's	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12	12.5	13
Euro Men's	39	40	40.5	41	42	42.5	43	44	44.5	45	45.5	46	47	47.5	48
Japan Men's	250	255	260	265	270	275	280	285	290	295	300	305	310	315	320

US	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL
chest inches	31-32	33-35	36-37	39-40	42-44	46-47
waist inches	24-25	26-28	29-30	32-33	35-37	39-40
hip inches	32-34	35-36	37-39	40-43	43-47	47-50
sleeve length inches	31 1/2	32	32 1/2	34 1/4	35	35 3/4
Inseam (short) inches	28	28 1/2	28 1/2	29	29	29
Inseam (regular) inches	30	30 1/2	30 1/2	31	31	31
Inseam (long) inches	32	32 1/2	32 1/2	33	33	33

US	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
waist inches	24-25	25-26	26-27	27-28	28-29	29-30	30-31	32-33	34-35	36-37
hip inches	33-34	34-35	35-36	36-27	37-38	38-39	40-41	41-42	43-44	45-46
Inseam (short) inches	28 1/2	28 1/2	29	29	29	29	29	29 1/2	29 1/2	29 1/2
Inseam (regular) inches	30 1/2	30 1/2	31	31	31	31	31	31 1/2	31 1/2	31 1/2
Inseam (long) inches	32 1/2	32 1/2	33	33	33	33	33	33 1/2	33 1/2	33 1/2

US Women's	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11
UK Women's	3	3.5	4	4.5	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9
Euro Women's	36	36.5	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	39.5	40	40.5	41	41.5	42
Japan Women's	220	225	230	235	240	245	250	255	260	265	270	275	280

Outerwear & Sportswear	XS (6-7)	S (8)	M (10-12)	L (14-16)	XL (18)
Height	43-45 1/2"	45-51"	51 1/2-58"	57 1/2-64"	64 1/2-67"
Chest	23 1/2-24 1/2"	25 1/2-27"	28 1/2-30"	31 1/2-33"	35"
Waist	20-21"	22-23"	24-25"	26-27 1/2"	29"
Hip	24-25"	26-27 1/2"	29-30 1/2"	32-33 1/2"	35 1/2"
Inseam	19-21"	19-21"	23 1/2-25"	26 1/2-28"	30"

USA	12 1/2	13	13 1/2	1	1 1/2	2	2 1/2	3	3 1/2	4	4 1/2	5	5 1/2	6	6 1/2	7
UK	11 1/2	12	12 1/2	13	13	1	1 1/2	2	2 1/2	3	3 1/2	4	4 1/2	5	5 1/2	6
Euro	30	31	31	32	33	33	34	34	35	36	36	37	37	38	38	39
CM	18.4	19.1	19.4	19.7	20.3	20.6	21	21.6	21.9	22.2	22.9	23.2	23.5	24.1	24.4	24.8

US	13	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
UK	12	13	1	2	3	4	5	6
Euro	31	32	33	34	36	37	38	39
CM	19.1	19.7	20.6	21.6	22.2	23.2	24.1	24.8

	XS	S	M	L	XL
US	10-11.5	12-1.5	2-3.5	4-5.5	6-7

Outerwear & Sportswear	XS (6-7)	S (8)	M (10-12)	L (14-16)	XL (18)
Height	43-45 1/2"	45-51"	51 1/2-58"	57 1/2-64"	64 1/2-67"
Chest	23 1/2-24 1/2"	25 1/2-27"	28 1/2-30"	31 1/2-33"	35"
Waist	20-21"	22-23"	24-25"	26-27 1/2"	29"
Hip	24-25"	26-27 1/2"	29-30 1/2"	32-33 1/2"	35 1/2"
Inseam	19-21"	19-21"	23 1/2-25"	26 1/2-28"	30"

USA	12 1/2	13	13 1/2	1	1 1/2	2	2 1/2	3	3 1/2	4	4 1/2	5	5 1/2	6	6 1/2	7
UK	11 1/2	12	12 1/2	13	13	1	1 1/2	2	2 1/2	3	3 1/2	4	4 1/2	5	5 1/2	6
Euro	30	31	31	32	33	33	34	34	35	36	36	37	37	38	38	39
CM	18.4	19.1	19.4	19.7	20.3	20.6	21	21.6	21.9	22.2	22.9	23.2	23.5	24.1	24.4	24.8

US	13	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
UK	12	13	1	2	3	4	5	6
Euro	31	32	33	34	36	37	38	39
CM	19.1	19.7	20.6	21.6	22.2	23.2	24.1	24.8

	XS	S	M	L	XL
US	10-11.5	12-1.5	2-3.5	4-5.5	6-7