Arc'Teryx Kragg SL Cotton Bird Word SS Men
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- Sku
- X000009535
- Gender
- Men
| CM. | Sleeve | Chest | Waist | Hip |
| S | 84 | 97 | 81 | 95 |
| M | 86 | 102 | 86 | 100 |
| L | 89 | 110 | 94 | 108 |
| XL | 91 | 118 | 102 | 116 |
- A | Chest: Using a tape measure, measure your chest at the point where it is widest.
- B | Waist: Using a tape measure, measure your waistline at the point where it is the least wide.
- C | Hip: Using a tape measure, measure your hip circumference at the point where it is widest.
- D | Sleeve: Using a tape measure, measure your sleeve from your neck to your wrist.
Available directly from stock
Een gevoerde jas bevat een vulling van dons, wol of synthetisch materiaal.
What Is an Insulated Ski Jacket and What Are the Options?
An insulated ski jacket is essential for anyone seeking warmth and comfort while skiing or snowboarding. The insulation helps maintain your body temperature, even in the harshest conditions. There are different types of insulation, each with its own advantages. In this guide, we explain the differences so you can make the perfect choice.
Down Insulation: Lightweight and Extremely Warm
A jacket insulated with down is the ideal choice for those looking for maximum warmth without sacrificing comfort. Down provides excellent insulation and is very lightweight, making it perfect for cold, dry conditions. However, keep in mind that down performs less well in wet conditions unless the jacket has been specially treated to resist moisture.
Wool Insulation: Natural and Breathable
Jackets with wool insulation offer a natural alternative. Wool is not only warm but also breathable and retains heat even when damp. This option is ideal for those who prefer natural materials and comfort in varying weather conditions.
Synthetic Insulation: Versatile and Low-Maintenance
Synthetic insulation, such as PrimaLoft or Thinsulate, offers excellent warmth and performs well in wet conditions. This option is often slightly heavier than down but dries quickly and is easier to care for. It’s ideal for active winter sports enthusiasts who value versatility and affordability.
Why Choose an Insulated Ski Jacket?
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Optimal Warmth: Protect yourself against extreme cold.
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Comfort During Activity: Maintain your freedom of movement without sacrificing insulation.
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Suitable for Various Weather Conditions: Whether you're skiing in powder snow or braving a cold wind, an insulated jacket adapts to your needs.
Which Insulation Suits You Best?
The right insulation depends on your personal preferences and the conditions in which you’ll wear the jacket. Looking for ultimate warmth and comfort? Go for down. Need a versatile, low-maintenance option? Consider synthetic materials. Or choose wool for a natural feel.
Our premium ski jackets combine functionality, style, and top quality, so you can fully enjoy your winter sports adventure. Explore our collection and find your perfect insulated ski jacket!
- Slim fit
- Medium fit
- Wide fit
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- 160 gsm SUPIMA cotton jersey, 171 g total
- Shoulder seams placed clear of pack straps
- 225 gsm 1x1 rib trims and full seam binding
- 100% cotton: holds sweat and dries slowly
- No wind, water or insulation protection
- Stocked in M, L and XL only
The Arc'teryx Kragg SL Cotton Bird Word Shirt SS is a men's short-sleeve T-shirt in 100% SUPIMA cotton, built for rock climbing and bouldering on warm, dry days. What sets it apart from a plain cotton tee is the construction: continuous seams run along the back of the neck, shoulders and sleeves with full binding, and the shoulder seams are dynamically placed to sit under pack straps. The body is a 160 gsm long-staple cotton jersey, with a 225 gsm 1x1 rib contrast fabric at the trims.
Who is the Kragg SL Cotton Bird Word Shirt for?
This Arc'teryx T-shirt is for a climber, boulderer or hiker who wants a hard-wearing cotton shirt with free shoulder movement in warm, dry conditions: at the crag, in the bouldering gym, on a summer hike, or as everyday and travel wear. It is not a technical layer. With no membrane, no insulation and no wind protection, it is the wrong choice for skiing, ski touring or any high-output winter session where you need a next-to-skin layer that dries fast.
How does a 160 gsm cotton T-shirt perform on warm days?
The 160 gsm jersey body of the Kragg SL Cotton Bird Word Shirt breathes well and feels soft against bare skin, and the heavier 225 gsm rib keeps the collar and trims in shape. Cotton, however, absorbs sweat and releases it slowly, so once the shirt is soaked it stays damp and will chill you when you stop moving. At 171 g it is a mid-weight tee rather than a packable travel shirt, despite the SL in the name.
Which size should you choose in the Kragg SL?
The Kragg SL Cotton Bird Word Shirt has a regular fit, cut with room through chest, waist and hip and articulated patterning for reaching overhead. It layers comfortably over or under other pieces. Here it is stocked in M, L and XL only. Check your chest measurement against the Arc'teryx men's tops size chart on this page before ordering.
How is the Arc'teryx Kragg SL Cotton Bird Word Shirt built?
Construction is where the Arc'teryx Kragg SL Cotton Bird Word Shirt SS differs from an ordinary T-shirt. A continuous seam runs along the back of the neck, across the shoulders and down the sleeves, finished with full binding, so there is no bulky seam ridge where a harness, rope or rucksack strap presses. The shoulder seams are dynamically placed rather than sitting on the point of the shoulder, which keeps them clear of pack straps. Articulated patterning follows the shape of the arms and torso, so the hem stays put when you reach high on a route. The 225 gsm 1x1 rib contrast fabric gives the trims more structure than the 160 gsm jersey body.
Is the Kragg SL Cotton Bird Word Shirt suitable for climbing and hiking?
Yes, within its limits. The Kragg SL Cotton Bird Word Shirt is intended for rock climbing and bouldering in warm, dry weather, and works the same way on a summer hike, in the gym or on a travel day. The cotton jersey breathes and feels comfortable at the crag, and the seam layout means a chalk bag belt and a light pack sit without rubbing. Where it stops is weather and sweat. There is no water-repellent finish, no windproof layer and no insulation, so rain, wind or a cold belay ledge will go straight through. On long, sweaty approaches or multi-day trips, a merino or synthetic shirt dries faster and manages odour better.
What is the fabric, and how do you wash it?
Both fabrics in the Kragg SL Cotton Bird Word Shirt are 100% SUPIMA cotton: a long-staple jersey at 160 gsm for the body and a 1x1 rib at 225 gsm for the contrast. Long-staple fibres produce a smoother, harder-wearing yarn, which is what gives the shirt its handfeel and its resistance to everyday wear. In return, cotton creases and holds wrinkles, so expect the shirt to need shaking out after it has been packed. Machine wash on a low temperature, wash dark colours separately, and tumble dry gentle on low heat. Skip the fabric softener and the bleach, do not dry clean, and iron on low if you want the finish flat. The Arc'teryx Bird logo sits on the chest and a graphic runs across the back.
What are the sustainability credentials?
The Kragg SL Cotton Bird Word Shirt is PFAS compliant and carries Fair Trade Certified status. The full production chain sits in one country: the fabric is woven and dyed in Colombia, and the shirt is sewn at Crystal S.A.S. in Pereira, Colombia. Arc'teryx chose SUPIMA cotton, a trademarked long-staple cotton, for fabrics the brand states are softer and longer lasting.
- 160 gsm long-staple SUPIMA cotton jersey body fabric
- 225 gsm SUPIMA cotton 1x1 rib contrast fabric
- Continuous-seam construction along the back of the neck, shoulders and sleeves
- Full seam binding
- Dynamically placed shoulder seams for pack-strap comfort
- Articulated patterning
- Regular fit
- Short sleeves
- Arc'teryx Bird logo
- Graphic on the back
- Garment weight 171 g
- PFAS compliant
- Fair Trade Certified
- Woven, dyed and sewn in Colombia (Crystal S.A.S., Pereira)
- Body: 100% SUPIMA cotton, long-staple jersey, 160 gsm
- Contrast: 100% SUPIMA cotton, long-staple 1x1 rib, 225 gsm
