Icebreaker Womens Descender Zip Hoodie
All about this product
General
The Women's Descender Long Sleeve Zip Hoodie from Icebreaker is a versatile and technical midlayer designed to insulate and breathe during cold, high-output days up in the mountains, out on the slopes or along the trails.
Made with cozy yet technical brushed midweight fleece, the Descender features Icebreaker's corespun fibers-which uses nylon fibers wrapped in merino wool-for added durability and quicker drying that retains next-to-skin softness. The fabric also features heat-trapping channels to help regulate your temperature during technical high-exertion pursuits like skiing, climbing or running in cold conditions. Lighter-weight side panels help manage moisture and dump excess heat when you’re moving fast, and the zippered hand pockets stash small essentials. Forward set side seams and offset shoulder seams improve comfort while wearing a pack, and we also added fold-over cuffs for a cozy touch.
Technical details
- Materials:
- Main: 84% Merino wool, 9% nylon, 7% lycra
- Panels: 88% Merino wool, 9% nylon, 3% lycra
- All Icebreaker merino wool meets criteria and the five freedoms of the lambs
- Drop tail hem for added coverage
- Reverse coil center front zip
- Set-in sleeve construction
- Forward set side seams
- Fitted hood for warmth
- Zippered hand pockets
- Offset shoulder seams
- Fold-over cozy cuffs
- Interior storm flap
- Zipper chin guard
- Channeled fleece
- Fit: Slim
- Weight: 378g
Material
Fabric | Polyamide, Wool |
Specification
Technical features | Breathable fabric, Insulated, Odour resistant, Quickdry, Stretch, UV-resistant |
Garment features | Adjustable hood, Full zip, Handwarmer pockets, Hood, Pockets, Reinforced shoulders, Thumb loops/holes, Two-way zip |
Sleeves | Long Sleeves |
Fit/Measurements
Weight (g) | 378 |
Size recommendation | Normal fit. Choose your regular size |
Care
Washing instructions | Machine washable at 40°C |
Other features
Brand | Icebreaker |
Ideal For | Athleisure, Backpacking, Bushcraft, Camping, Everyday Walking, Festival Camping, Hiking, Lifestyle, Mountaineering, Outdoor sports, Travel, Trekking |
Gender | Womens |
Product Code | A4725544 |
User Reviews (15)

Materials
At least 50% Organic |
Certificates
Responsible Wool Standard | |
ZQ or ZQRX |
About this brand
Driven by the belief that nature has the solutions, Icebreaker provide natural performance alternatives to synthetic-based apparel to create a healthier more sustainable future for our species and the planet. 85% of Icebreakers fabrics used globally are entirely natural - with only 15% of fabric coming from man-made sources - and in 2019 they are releasing a water-soluble plastic bag for distribution and delivery of all of their apparel. In 1997, icebreaker became the first company in the world to establish long term contracts with key merino growers. They were based on genuine trust and a mutual concern for animal welfare and the environment. And in 2019 they are releasing a water-soluble plastic bag for distribution and delivery of all of their apparel- and by 2023, they anticipate that man-made fabrics will be entirely eradicated from the range.
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