Rab Ascendor Light Hoodie - Women's
Rab
$130.00
Product Insights & Style Tips
The Rab Ascendor Light Hoodie slides into your kit with quiet confidence, a midlayer built for the climb rather than the couch. Thermic S fleece is breathable and moisture-wicking, delivering warmth without bulk on shoulder-season ascents or quick alpine laps. The Matrix face fabric is mapped for mobility and finished with a PFC-free DWR, while the body-hugging silhouette and flat-locked seams keep lines clean and comfortable. An under-helmet hood adds coverage when wind bites, and the hip-length cut pairs easily with a shell or a base layer.
That slim fit is forgiving enough to layer over a base but close enough to glide under a shell, and the flat-locked seams mean you barely notice them under pack straps. The stretchy Matrix chest pocket keeps a small essential within reach, while the midweight fleece breathes as you move, so you stay warm without feeling restricted. It transitions from trail to street with ease, a reliable layer when focus, speed, and adaptability are required.
Rab's alpine DNA informs Ascendor, pairing performance with responsibility. The use of recycled Matrix face fabric and Thermic S lining reflects the brand's move toward sustainable gear you can trust in the mountains and beyond.
Materials / Fabrication
- Breathable, moisture-wicking Thermic S fleece
- Face fabric Matrix (88% recycled nylon, 12% elastane) with a PFC-free DWR finish
- Lining: Thermic S fleece (94% recycled polyester, 6% elastane)
- Fleece weight: midweight
- Body-hugging slim fit
- Under-helmet hood
- Flatlocked seams to reduce bulk and maximize comfort
- Stretchy Matrix chest pocket
- Length: hip
- Recycled/repurposed material in the face fabric and lining
Recommended Care
- Machine wash cold with like colors on gentle cycle
- Use mild detergent; avoid fabric softeners and chlorine bleach
- Tumble dry low or line dry to protect fibers and DWR
- Do not iron; avoid high heat that could degrade elastane
