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Nanolite™

Nanolite™ is fabric that is incredibly ULTRALIGHT yet remarkably strong and durable. The 100% nylon fabric and the DWR coating create the performance oriented fabric with a great strength to weight ratio.

  • Waterproofness rating: 3,000mm
  • Breathability rating: 3,000 g/m²/24hrs
  • All garments made from Nanolite™ fabric also feature PVC-free seam tape
Available in these
women's styles:

Isotope Jacket
Isotope Pant




Cyclone™

This 2.5 layer, Cyclone™ fabric is comprised of a DWR coated, mini ripstop nylon face with a dry-touch back with a print interest for a smooth dry feel.

  • Waterproofness rating: 10,000 mm
  • Breathability rating: 6,000 g/m²/24hrs
  • All garments made from Cyclone™ fabric also feature PVC-free seam tape
Available in these
women's styles:

Cyclone™ Parka
Cyclone™ Shell
Cyclone 3/4 Jacket
Cyclone™ Pant
Cyclone™ Full Zip Pant




Hurricane™

Sierra Designs' Hurricane™ is a nylon taffeta with a dry PU coating and a water repellent finish for full wet weather protection.

  • Waterproofness rating: 8,000 mm
  • Breathability rating: 2,000 g/m²/24hrs
  • All garments made from Hurricane™ fabric also feature PVC-free seam tape
Available in these
women's styles:

Hurricane™ Parka
Hurricane 3/4 Jacket
Hurricane™ Poncho
Hurricane™ Pant
Hurricane™ Full Zip Pant




Microlight™

Microlight™ is a classic Nylon Taffeta with PU coating and water repellent finish.

  • Waterproofness rating: 600 mm
Available in these
women's styles:

Microlight™ Jacket
Microlight™ Pant




Microfleece

Sierra Designs' super soft, pill-resistant, Polyester microfiber fleece is lightweight, insulates and provides moisture vapor transmission.

  • Lightweight and packable
  • Warm and insulating
Available in these
women's styles:

Vesper Zip Top
Vesper Pant




Cocona Core

A highly durable double knit Polyester using earth-friendly Cocona™ fiber to create a warm and extremely functional base layer fabric. The benefits of Cocona's Embedded Activated Carbon Yarn:

  • Rapidly pulls moisture away from skin
  • Spreads the moisture across the surface of the fabric to increase evaporation and dry time
  • Attracts and traps odors then releases trapped odors when washed
  • UPF 50+ sun protection
Available in these
women's styles:

Ember 1/4 Zip Top
Ember Pullover
Ember Pant




catalyst
Catalyst™ with Cocona™

This application of Cocona™ is a double pique knit fabric with a waffle face with outstanding wicking, odor control, and UV protection found in this eco-friendly fiber. The benefits of Cocona's Embedded Activated Carbon Yarn:

  • Rapidly pulls moisture away from skin
  • Spreads the moisture across the surface of the fabric to increase evaporation and dry time
  • Attracts and traps odors then releases trapped odors when washed
  • UPF 50+ sun protection
Available in these
women's styles:

Opal T
Koko Long Sleeve




Spectra Ecolite™

Made from 50% Recycled Polyester, this fabric is ultra lightweight has super wicking capabilities and repels odors. Spectra Ecolite™ is ideal for clothing that is worn well and packed small.

  • Made from 50% Recycled Polyester
  • Ultra lightweight and packable construction
  • Ciba antimicrobial treatment
Available in these
women's styles:

Vista Tank
Breeze T
Skyline Long Sleeve




Spectrum™

A lightweight waffle-face knit with impressive wicking characteristics. It is treated with Ciba antimicrobial finish to ward off mildew and fungus.

  • Super wicking properties
  • Fast-drying and lightweight
  • Ciba antimicrobial treatment
Available in these
women's styles:

Slice Tank
Opal T
Trainer T
Oracle Zip T
Trainer L/S
Division Full Zip




Revival™

This soft, single interlock jersey knit is made with just enough
Spandex™ to offer four-way stretch, high-compression and support during activities.

  • Provides superior control without restraining
  • Wicks sweat and dries quickly
  • Built for a wide range of activities
Available in these
women's styles:

Dial Cami
Dial Print Cami
Purity Full Zip
Invert Tank
Invert Tank Print


Radiant Plus

Radiant Plus™

Radiant Plus™ is a naturally bug-repelling, woven fabric blended with a bit of Spandex™ for stretch. It is excellent for blocking harmful sun rays and keeping flying pests at bay.

  • 40+ UPF sun protection by construction
  • Wrinkle resistant
  • Antimicrobial treatment
Available in these
women's styles:

Sojourn Shirt




Radiant Sun™

Excellent for blocking harmful UV rays, Radiant Sun protects with a unique dense weave of synthetic fibers.

  • Sun protection of 40+ UPF by construction
  • Lightweight, quick-drying and extremely versatile
Available in these
women's styles:

Meridian Shirt
Shade Shirt




Quick Dry™

A durable Nylon blended with Spandex™ creates Quick Dry Stretch.™ It dries fast, repels water and stains, and is remarkably lightweight and packable.

  • Stretch properties of Spandex™ eases movement during activity
  • Dries fast by bringing moisture to the surface and spreading it across the surface
  • Sun protection of 40+ UPF
  • Lightweight, breathable and extremely durable
Available in these
women's styles:

Boundary Short
Shaka Capri
Legend Pant
Crest Convertible Pant




Quick Dry™

A lightweight, wind resistant and breathable nylon weave that has been treated with Asahi Guard DWR finish for increased water and stain repellency.

  • Dries fast by bringing moisture to the surface and spreading it across the surface
  • Sun protection of 40+ UPF
  • Lightweight, breathable and extremely durable
Available in these
women's styles:

Liberty Skirt
Access Short
Dispatch Short
Boulder Capri
Feature Pant
Versa Convertible Pant


drizone

Drizone™
  • Award-winning DriZone™ performance in a waterproof/breathable 2 layer laminate shell
  • Highly breathable nylon ripstop fabric allows moisture to escape while keeping the elements out
  • 10,000 mm waterproofness, 28,000 g/m²/24 hrs breathability
Available in these
women's styles:

Chockstone Jacket




torrent
Torrent™ 2 Layer
  • Shaped polymer laminate features excellent durability and high performance waterproofness and breathability properties
  • As internal garment temperature rises, micro-pores in the polymer membrane enlarge, allowing water vapor and body heat to escape, increasing breathability without reducing waterproofness
  • Extremely lightweight and supple
  • Nylon face provides extra soft hand and increased freedom of movement
  • Versatile performance outerwear that tackles the full gamut of outdoor and snow sport adventures
  • 20,000 mm waterproofness, 39,000 g/m²/24 hrs breathability
Available in these
women's styles:

Ionic Jacket
Vega Long Coat
Vega Jacket
Vega System Jacket
Component Liner Jacket
Intrigue Jacket
Sequence Bib Pant
Form Pant
Tangent Pant
Fauna Jacket


xforst Down Series
  • Coated water repellent treatment enhances weather protection and breathability
  • Extremely packable and low-profile with high warmth to weight ratio

Classic Down

  • Women: WR, Heat embossed 54% nylon/46% polyester
  • Premium 700-fill 90/10 goose down
Available in these
women's styles:

Marisa Jacket
Marisa Vest




fauna jacket
Icon™ Soft Shell
  • All the weather protection expected in a soft shell on the outside with the benefits of Cocona™ fleece on the inside
  • A woven face fabric comprised of a polyester/spandex blend providing superior durability and performance stretch
  • A transparent PU hydrophilic membrane
  • Cocona™ fleece liner is a natural fiber with wicking, odor prevention and UV protection properties
  • 10,000 mm waterproofness, 10,000 g/m²/24 hrs breathability

  • Cocona™: Environmentally Friendly and High Performance
Available in these
women's styles:

Fauna Jacket




dwr
DWR
  • Durable Water Repellency treatments are applied at various levels of strength depending on garment function to bead water on contact
  • Premium treatments of Teflon DWR and Asahi Guard are used on our Durastretch and Quick Dry apparel
Available in these
women's styles:

All Outerwear Items
All Soft Shell Items
All Rainwear Items




Spectra Lite
  • Ultra- wicking, ultra-lightweight, ultra-performance knit- the coolest and lightest in the line
  • Ideal for hot climates and vigorous activity
Available in these
women's styles:

Vista Tank
Breeze T
Skyline L/S




Durastretch
  • Super durable and stretchy for unrestricted movement
  • Nanozent provides anti-microbial, anti-molding, self-cleaning, anti-static, and UV-light blocking protection
  • Also includes a DWR finish, it's breathable, and provides 40+ UPF
Available in these
women's styles:

Incline Short
Repel Capri




Crosspoint Oxford

Versatile, durable, soft and comfortable oxford weave creates versatile, durable and comfortable garments. Features Men's and Women's specific blends and hand. Offers a water-repellent finish and 30+ UPF rating

Available in these
women's styles:

Cloud Pant


Extremity Vents™
  • Highly variable zippered vents extend from above the wrist to the upper arm, allowing ventilation of lower arms, which are dense with sweat glands
  • Help the body breathe and at the same time stay warm or cool, depending on needs
  • A Sierra Designs exclusive innovation
Available in these
women's styles:

Ionic Jacket
Cyclone Shell
Cyclone Parka
Hurricane Parka


Quick Change System
  • Extra zipper sets on shells and liners allow for integration of the two, creating a 3-in-1 garment
Available in these
women's styles:

Vega Jacket
Vega System Jacket
Vega Long Coat
Component Liner Jacket
Intrigue Jacket


Zip-or-stow Hood
  • Allows hood to be zipped-off or neatly rolled in collar
  • Full-featured hood with single-hand adjustments
  • Low-bulk design with #3 reverse coil zipper
  • Found in our torrent Series of outerwear
Available in these
women's styles:

Vega Long Coat
Vega Jacket
Vega System Jacket
Intrigue Jacket


Com Pockets
  • Our "Communications Pockets" allow users to secure their MP3 player/cell phone and also see what's playing or who's calling
  • Velcro tab opening enables an ease of placement while the zipperfeature makes switching songs easy
  • Stretch perimeter fits all sizes of MP3 players, and the headphone loop makes finding your ear-buds simple
Available in these
women's styles:

Ionic Jacket
Vega Long Coat
Vega Jacket
Vega System Jacket
Intrigue Jacket


Pull-Out ID Pockets
  • Stretch elastic hides the pass when you don't need it and allows for easy acces when you do
  • Fits all resort passes and all card sizes too
Available in these
women's styles:

Vega Long Coat
Vega Jacket
Vega System Jacket
Intrigue Jacket


Printed & Embossed Linings
  • We strive to make our jackets as impressive on the inside as on the outside
Available in these
women's styles:

Ionic Jacket
Vega Long Coat
Vega Jacket
Vega System Jacket
Intrigue Jacket
Sequence Bib Pant
Form Pant
Marisa Jacket
Marisa Jacket
Tangent Pant
Component Liner Jacket


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