Patagonia Women’s Down Sweater Vest
All the Warmth. None of the Sleeve Commitment.
The Patagonia Women’s Down Sweater Vest keeps your core cozy while leaving your arms completely free to move. Light, windproof, and impressively warm for its weight, this classic down vest slips easily over a baselayer or sweater and layers comfortably beneath a shell.
It is the piece that makes sense almost year-round. Wear it for cool morning walks, shoulder-season hikes, travel days, Nordic adventures, or as an extra layer when your ski jacket needs a little help. With lofty 800-fill down and a streamlined regular fit, it adds warmth without adding much bulk to your outfit or your bag.
Why You’ll Love It
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Warmth without restricted movement: Premium 800-fill-power down insulates your core while the sleeveless design keeps your arms free.
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Light enough to bring everywhere: At just over seven ounces, the vest delivers meaningful warmth without taking over your pack.
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Built for layering: Wear it over a baselayer or light sweater, or tuck it beneath a shell when conditions turn colder.
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Made with recovered fishing nets: The NetPlus shell and lining use 100% postconsumer recycled nylon ripstop sourced from recycled fishing nets.
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Packs into its own pocket: The interior zippered chest pocket converts into a compact stuffsack with a carabiner clip-in loop.
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Protection for changing weather: The windproof shell has a DWR finish made without intentionally added PFAS to help shed light moisture.
Fit & Fabric Features
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Fit: Regular fit
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Shell and lining: 1.2-oz, 20-denier NetPlus 100% postconsumer recycled nylon ripstop
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Insulation: 800-fill-power, 100% Responsible Down Standard down
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Weather protection: Windproof shell with a DWR finish made without intentionally added PFAS
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Front zipper: Full-length zipper with an interior storm flap and chin zipper garage
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Pockets: Two invisible-zip handwarmer pockets and one interior zippered chest pocket
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Packability: Interior chest pocket converts to a stuffsack with a carabiner clip-in loop
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Armholes: Nylon-bound elastic helps seal in warmth
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Hem: Adjustable drawcord hem
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Repair: Includes a repair patch for quick field fixes
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Weight: Approximately 201 g / 7.1 oz
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Certifications: RDS down, bluesign-approved fabric, and Fair Trade Certified factory
The Bottom Line
The Patagonia Women’s Down Sweater Vest is one of those deceptively simple layers that ends up going everywhere. It provides genuine core warmth, packs down small, and works across more seasons and activities than most winter pieces. From trail mornings and travel days to ski layering and everyday errands, it is an easy answer to the question, “Do I need another layer?”
Fit Guidelines
The Down Sweater Vest has a regular fit with room for a light layer underneath. Choose your size primarily by your bust measurement, then check your hip measurement so the hem sits comfortably when zipped. If your hips fall into a larger size or you plan to layer it over bulky sweaters, consider sizing up.
| Size | Numeric Size | Bust | Waist | Hip |
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| XXS | 00–0 | 31.5–32.5 in. | 24.5–25.5 in. | 34–35 in. |
| XS | 2–4 | 33.5–34.5 in. | 26.5–27.5 in. | 36–37 in. |
| S | 6–8 | 35.5–36.5 in. | 28.5–29.5 in. | 38–39 in. |
| M | 10–12 | 37.5–39 in. | 30.5–32 in. | 40–41.5 in. |
| L | 14–16 | 41–43 in. | 34–36 in. | 43.25–45 in. |
| XL | 18–20 | 45–47 in. | 38–40 in. | 47–49 in. |
| XXL | 22 | 49 in. | 42 in. | 51 in. |
Care Instructions
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Machine wash cold.
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Do not bleach.
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Tumble dry on low with two clean tennis balls to restore the down’s loft.
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Do not iron or steam.
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Make sure the vest is completely dry before storing.
