Premium Wash-Proof UV Protection and Advanced Airflow Management for Exposed Trails

The Patagonia Women's Capilene® Cool Sun Hoody is Patagonia's most advanced technical sun-defense layer, precision-engineered to manage your core microclimate during long, unshaded days on open water, high-altitude ridgelines, and desert singletrack. Meticulously constructed from a featherweight 100% recycled polyester jersey, this premium top delivers an exceptional 40+ UPF sun protection rating. Utilizing a dense, specialized single-knit fabrication process, the shirt forms a purely mechanical barrier against ultraviolet rays, ensuring its solar-shielding performance is woven directly into the fibers so it will never degrade or wash out over time.

Designed to provide continuous cooling when your heart rate spikes, the fabric features an innovative textured anti-cling back knit that lifts the material slightly away from your skin, maximizing interior airflow and preventing the shirt from sticking when wet. The anatomically contoured feminine fit integrates a generous, cap-compatible hood with a front button closure, allowing it to layer seamlessly over a visored ball cap or trucker hat for extended neck and face coverage. For absolute trail utility, the hoody features low-profile thumbholes and finger loops to keep cuffs securely anchored across the backs of your hands, flatlock minimal seams to eliminate pack-strap chafing, and a discrete side pocket with a corrosion-resistant zipper to keep small essential gear locked away safely.

Key Features:

• Permanent 40+ UPF Solar Shielding: High-density mechanical knit blocks harsh UV rays naturally without relying on chemical treatments or topical coatings.
• Textured Anti-Cling Backing: Internal fabric geometry channels refreshing airflow and prevents the jersey matrix from sticking to sweaty skin.
• Deep Cap-Compatible Hood: Generous hood architecture includes an integrated front button closure to adjust neck and throat coverage against glare.
• Secure Thumbholes and Finger Loops: Low-profile cuff loops extend sleeve coverage firmly over your wrists to protect sensitive skin on the backs of your hands.
• Corrosion-Resistant Side Pocket: Features a secure, vertical zipper engineered to withstand heavy salt spray and moisture while isolating small trail gear.
• Chafe-Free Low-Profile Seams: Assembled with flatlock stitching across high-friction zones to protect your skin under heavy backpack harnesses.
• Fair Trade Certified™ Sewing: Responsibly manufactured in a certified apparel workshop, ensuring safe conditions and premium wages for the assembly team.