Sun & Wind Protection

Lacking fur, feathers or scales, we humans have to think up clever ways to protect ourselves from the wind and sun.

Our WINDSTOPPER® Fabric is completely windproof and provides maximum breathability, keeping you comfortable longer across a wide range of weather conditions and activities. The windproof membrane eliminates windchill and protects the warm, but highly sensitive, microclimate surrounding your skin. Products with the UPF designation provide built-in sun protection that won’t wear off.

To achieve sun protection, we take a varied approach, depending on the degree desired and the fabric used. Patagonia products with rated UPF protection are tested independently to meet Australian/New Zealand or AATCC protocols.

UPF Fabric (15 to 50+)

Products with the UPF designation provide built-in sun protection that won’t wear off. To achieve sun protection, we take a varied approach depending on the degree desired and the fabric used. Elements of the strategy can … continue »

UPV Fabric

WINDSTOPPER® Shell Fabric

WINDSTOPPER® Fabric is completely windproof and provides maximum breathability, keeping you comfortable longer across a wide range of weather conditions and activities. The windproof membrane eliminates windchill and protects the warm, but highly sensitive, microclimate … continue »

Wind Stopper

Polartec® Power Shield®

Designed to strike the optimal balance between weather protection and breathability, Power Shield® Pro offers the best soft shell weather resistance without compromising breathability. We specifically designed these shells to meet the needs of our … continue »

Polartec

Soft Shells

Highly breathable water-resistant soft shells keep you comfortable and protected from the environment without a barrier. Many of our soft shell fabrics have mechanical stretch and offer great breathability and durability. They offer exceptional weather … continue »

Soft Shells
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