La Sportiva Women's Bristen Thermal Hoodie
La Sportiva
$219.00 30% OFF
$153.30
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The La Sportiva Bristen Thermal Hoodie feels like a rugged, weather-ready layer with a streamlined, alpine pedigree. Built on TechStretch Storm, it merges softshell wind resistance with fleece warmth in a single, slick piece. The result is a coat you can trust on a wind-swept ascent, where warmth meets movement, and the fabric carries a quiet, performance-driven texture that wears well from base camps to exposed ridgelines.
Designed for real mountaineering moments, the helmet-compatible hood and harness-friendly hand pockets stay accessible when you’re wearing a rope and helmet or hauling gear. Pre-shaped elbows and elastic wrist cuffs cultivate full range of motion in cold air, while the S.Café treatment helps tame odor after long days. Recycled materials shift the gear toward a lower environmental footprint, including reduced microfiber shedding, making this hoodie a workhorse that travels light without sacrificing function.
La Sportiva keeps pushing for gear that blends technical prowess with everyday versatility, and this Bristen Thermal Hoodie sits squarely in that zone. It reads as a one-piece answer to layering questions, adaptable to early starts and late-day sun, with a clean silhouette that pairs as neatly with technical pants as with rugged denim.
Materials / Fabrication
- TechStretch Storm softshell wind resistant fabric
- Fleece warmth layer integrated in the coat
- Helmet-compatible hood
- Harness-friendly hand pockets
- Pre-shaped elbows
- Elastic wrist cuffs
- S.Cafe treatment for odor control
- Recycled materials with reduced microfiber shedding
- Clean silhouette designed for layering with technical pants or rugged denim
Recommended Care
- Machine wash cold on gentle cycle with mild detergent
- Avoid fabric softeners and bleach which can affect performance fibers
- Do not iron; if needed, steam on low setting
- Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry to preserve shape and performance
Fit Notes
- Hood is helmet compatible for easy layering on alpine setups.
- Pre shaped elbows and elastic wrist cuffs support full range of motion in cold air.
- TechStretch Storm fabric provides wind resistance with fleece warmth for versatile layering.