Synthetic insulated jackets
- (16)Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket - Men's$239.20$299.00
- (0)Rab Xenair Alpine Jacket - Women's$299.95
- (0)Kathmandu Seeker Women's Primaloft Active Hooded Jacket - Women's$299.95
- (16)MEC Northern Light Hoodie - Women's$219.95
- (26)MEC Northern Light Hoodie - Men's$219.95
- (214)Arc'teryx Atom Hoody - Women's$360.00
- (4)MEC Fall-Line Insulated Jacket - Men's$262.94$349.95
- (12)Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket - Women's$299.00
- (6213)The North Face Arctic Parka - Women's$275.99$459.99
- (103)The North Face Circaloft Jacket - Men's$188.96$269.95
- (158)The North Face Thermoball Eco Triclimate Parka - Women's$314.96$449.95
- (99)The North Face Freedom Insulated Jacket - Men's$300.96$429.95
- (0)Kathmandu Seeker Hooded Jacket - Men's$299.95
- (0)Kari Traa Herre Jacket - Women's$214.98$339.95
- (0)Sportful Rythmo Jacket - Women's$206.21$274.95
- (0)Karpos Torre Jacket - Women's$258.71$344.95
- (0)Karpos Lastei Active Plus Jacket - Women's$239.96$319.95
- (0)Karpos Marmarole Retro Jacket - Men's$179.96$239.95
- (0)Karpos Lastei Active Plus Jacket - Men's$239.96$319.95
- (0)Smartwool Smartloft Jacket - Men's$239.95
- (0)La Sportiva Alya Vest - Women's$112.94$149.95
- (0)Orage Miller Hybrid Insulated Jacket - Men's$569.95
- (0)Orage Altitude Gilltek Hoodie Jacket - Men's$349.95
- (0)Orage Morrison Gilltek Hybrid Jacket - Men's$299.95
- (0)Orage Coastal Gilltek Vest - Unisex$249.95
- (0)Orage Nina Hybrid Insulated Jacket - Women's$569.95
- (0)Orage Riya Synthetic Down Jacket - Women's$499.95
- (0)Orage Summit Gilltek Jacket - Women's$354.95
- (0)Orage Phoenix Gilltek Hybrid Jacket - Women's$299.95
- (0)Patagonia Classic Microdini Vest - Women's$86.99$125.00
- (93)Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Hoodie - Women's$224.94$299.95
- (18)Fjallraven Nuuk Parka - Women's$599.95
- (45)Fjallraven Skogso Padded Jacket - Men's$449.95
- (0)La Sportiva Alya Vest - Men's$149.95
- (107)Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Hoodie - Men's$224.94$299.95
- (1)MEC Waste-Less Camp Poncho$179.95
- (1)Rab Cirrus Alpine Jacket - Women's$284.95
- (1)Rab Cirrus Alpine Jacket - Men's$284.95
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Multi-functional layers for getting active
For reliable warmth on dawn patrols and moonlight snowshoe adventures, reach for a trusty synthetic insulated jacket. These versatile pieces use lightweight polyester fibres to trap body heat while still being breathable. Once you warm up, they're easy to stuff into your pack.
Low-profile synthetic insulated jackets shine as part of a layering system and on their own in milder temperatures. Designs with more insulation work well for colder temps or mellower activities.
Synthetic vs. down insulation
While both types of insulation will keep you toasty, they have different strengths.
Unlike down, synthetic insulation keeps you warm even if it gets wet. This makes it a great choice for wet or humid environments and high-output activities like hiking or backcountry skiing. Synthetic jackets also dry quickly, are easy to care for, and tend to be more affordable than down jackets.
The trade-off is that many types of synthetic insulation are bulkier than down, so synthetic jackets may take up a bit more space in your pack.
Synthetic insulation and sustainability
Brands like Outdoor Research, Patagonia, Arc’teryx and MEC Label continually innovate in pursuit of better warmth-to-weight ratios and sustainability.
Many synthetic insulated jackets sold at MEC use recycled and bluesign®-approved materials to lower their environmental impact. Synthetic insulation is also a good choice for people who want to avoid using animal products like down.