Arc'Teryx Kyanite LT Hoody Women's
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- Sku
- X000009645
- Gender
- Women
| CM. | Sleeve | Chest | Waist | Hip |
| S | 77 | 86 | 70 | 94 |
| M | 80 | 91 | 75 | 99 |
| L | 81 | 99 | 83 | 107 |
| XL | 83 | 109 | 93 | 117 |
- A | Chest: Using a tape measure, measure your chest at the point where it is widest.
- B | Waist: Using a tape measure, measure your waist 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.
- 185 g/m² Torrent fleece with four-way stretch
- 235 g and low profile: sits flat under a shell
- Polygiene anti-odour treatment on the fabric
- No membrane: needs a shell in wind or rain
- Fitted cut: no room for a thick layer underneath
- Two hand pockets only, no interior or key pocket
The Arc'teryx Kyanite LT Hoody Women's is a lightweight stretch fleece midlayer for aerobic mountain days, built from 185 g/m² Torrent fleece with four-way stretch and weighing 235 g. It layers under a ski or alpine shell and works on its own as a hoody in mild, shoulder-season conditions. What separates it from a standard fleece is the patterning: a fitted, low-profile cut with a slim ScubaHood that sits flat under a hardshell hood instead of bunching at the neck.
Who is the Kyanite LT Hoody Women's for?
This hoody suits a woman who already owns a hardshell and wants one slim, stretchy fleece that covers hiking, rock climbing and bouldering, touring approaches, resort days under a shell, and everyday wear. It is not the right choice if you want a single garment for rain or wet snow, if you need a warm standalone layer for cold mid-winter days, or if you need an interior or key pocket: the Arc'teryx Kyanite LT Hoody Women's has two zippered hand pockets and nothing inside.
How warm is the Kyanite LT Hoody Women's?
Light warmth, by design. The 185 g/m² Torrent jersey knit has a peached face and a brushed back that traps a thin layer of air and moves moisture during high output. There is no membrane and no insulation, so the fleece is air-permeable: on an exposed, windy ridge you need a shell over the Kyanite LT Hoody Women's, and in sustained precipitation it offers no protection.
Which size should you choose?
Arc'teryx classes the Kyanite LT Hoody Women's as a Fitted cut, patterned close through chest, waist and hip, with articulated sleeves and gusseted underarms for reach. Centre back length in size S is 65 cm and changes with each size. The fit of this model has been revised, so the size of an older Kyanite or Adahy hoody is not a reliable guide. Measure your chest and compare it against the women's tops size chart on this page. Plan for a base layer underneath, not a thick midlayer.
What is Torrent stretch fleece and how is the hoody constructed?
Torrent is a jersey-knit fleece of 84% polyester and 16% elastane at 185 g/m², with a peached outer face and a brushed back. The elastane content gives four-way stretch, so the Arc'teryx Kyanite LT Hoody Women's follows a reach or a high step instead of restricting it. The construction is deliberately low in bulk: Merrow stitch seams keep the seam profile small and reduce rubbing under a pack strap or a harness, articulated patterning shapes the sleeves at the elbow, and gusseted underarms stop the hem lifting when you raise your arms. The front closure uses a No Slip Zip with a Kissing Zipper chin guard at the top, and the ScubaHood sits close to the head. The hood is fixed and cannot be removed.
Is the Kyanite LT Hoody Women's suitable for skiing and ski touring?
As a midlayer, yes. At 235 g it adds little bulk under a shell on resort days, and on a touring ascent the air-permeable fleece vents heat while you climb. Two zippered hand pockets stay usable with a pack on, though the pocket bags are warp knit mesh and visible from the inside. Where it stops is clear: the Arc'teryx Kyanite LT Hoody Women's has no membrane and no insulation, so it is not an outer layer in wind, rain or wet snow, and it is not enough on its own on a cold mid-winter day. If you want a fleece with more warmth and more abrasion resistance for rough use, the Polartec Power Stretch version of the Kyanite is the better match.
What is it made of and how do you care for it?
The body is 100% synthetic — 84% polyester with 16% elastane — and the pocket bags are a 100% polyester warp knit mesh. The fabric is treated with Polygiene, a biocidal anti-odour product, which is worth knowing if you prefer untreated textiles. Wash the hoody inside out on a low temperature, keep dark colours separate, and skip fabric softener and bleach, both of which dull the fleece surface and reduce its loft. Tumble dry on low and take it out of the dryer straight away; iron on low if needed, and do not dry clean. Polyester and elastane fabrics release plastic microfibres in the wash, so wash it only when it needs it.
How sustainable is this hoody?
The Arc'teryx Kyanite LT Hoody Women's contains materials produced through processes that meet bluesign criteria, and the lining material is listed as bluepass. The garment is PFAS compliant and is sewn at a Fair Trade Certified facility, Youngone Nam Dinh Company Ltd in Vietnam.
- Torrent jersey-knit stretch fleece, 185 g/m², four-way stretch
- Peached face, brushed back
- Weight 235 g
- Low-profile ScubaHood, not detachable
- No Slip Zip front zipper
- Kissing Zipper chin guard
- Two zippered hand pockets with warp knit mesh pocket bags
- No interior pockets
- Articulated patterning
- Gusseted underarms
- Merrow stitch seam construction
- Polygiene anti-odour treatment
- Centre back length 65 cm in size S
- Available in S, M and L
- Body: Torrent jersey knit, 185 g/m² - 84% polyester, 16% elastane
- Pocket bags: warp knit mesh - 100% polyester
