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The North Face

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The North Face has defined outdoor performance apparel and footwear since 1966, combining cutting-edge technology with expedition-proven design. Founded in San Francisco’s North Beach surf shop by Douglas Tompkins and Susie Tompkins Buell, the brand took its name from the coldest, most challenging side of a mountain in the Northern Hemisphere. From its first mountaineering expedition parka to modern technical jackets, The North Face continuously pushes innovation to equip explorers, athletes and urban adventurers.

The brand’s early successes included supplying expedition gear for Himalayan climbs and polar research teams, validating performance in extreme environments. Today, The North Face partners with professional athletes and explorers to develop and field-test proprietary technologies like GORE-TEX waterproof shellsThermoball™ synthetic insulationFuturelight™ nano-fiber membranes and FlashDry™ moisture-wicking fabrics. Rigorous laboratory and real-world testing ensures each garment delivers protection, breathability and durability under the harshest conditions.

What Makes The North Face Special?

The North Face leads through proprietary textile innovations. GORE-TEX constructions provide fully taped waterproof protection with high breathability for mountaineering and hiking. Thermoball™ insulation replicates the warmth of down while maintaining loft when wet, ideal for damp climates. Futurelight™ represents a breakthrough in performance fabrics, using nanospinning to create ultra-porous membranes that balance waterproofing with air permeability to enhance comfort during high-output activities. FlashDry™ base layers and mid-layers actively move moisture away from the skin, accelerating evaporation and reducing chill during rapid temperature changes.

Sustainability drives the brand’s product life cycle. The North Face uses recycled nylon and polyester in many styles, sources goose down under the Responsible Down Standard, and participates in circular design initiatives that encourage repair, resale and recycling. The Clothes the Loop program allows customers to return used outerwear and backpacks for reuse or recycling, reducing landfill waste and promoting responsible stewardship of natural resources.

Current Best-Selling Models

The Nuptse Jacket remains the definitive down-insulated parka, featuring 700-fill goose down, oversized box-wall baffles to maximise loft, and a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish for packability and weather resistance. Its heritage design, with high collar and stowable hood, delivers exceptional warmth for cold-weather urban and mountain environments.

Other top outerwear models include the Antarctica Parka, which uses 550-fill down and a waterproof exterior with removable faux-fur trim for extreme cold, and the Summit Series™ L5 FUTURELIGHT™ Bib, engineered for alpine pursuits with articulated fit and reinforced panels. The Women’s Thermoball™ Eco Jacket offers sustainable synthetic insulation in a lightweight package, while the Men’s Denali 2 Fleece provides warmth and breathability with reinforced overlays and zip-in compatibility.

The North Face footwear range features the Summit Series™ GTX Trail Boots, outfitted with GORE-TEX linings and Vibram® soles for technical ascents, and the Ultra Fastpack IV Futurelight™ Shoes, delivering waterproof protection and responsive cushioning for fast-and-light adventures.

How Do The North Face Sizes Fit?

The North Face offers Regular, Trim and Athletic fits across collections. Regular fit delivers room for layering mid-layers or base-layers underneath, while Trim fit provides a closer, more athletic profile that reduces bulk and improves freedom of movement. Footwear follows standard US and EU sizing; if using custom insoles or thicker socks, consider going half a size up to maintain comfort on long treks. For precise fit, consult individual product size charts that list chest, waist and hip measurements alongside garment dimensions, as cut and intended activity impact sizing.

The North Face Size Guide

Men’s Apparel

SizeChest (cm)Chest (inches)Waist (cm)Waist (inches)Hip (cm)Hip (inches)
S91–9736–38″76–8230–32″90–9636–38″
M98–10439–41″83–8933–35″97–10338–40½”
L105–11241½–44″90–9735½–38″104–11041–43″
XL113–12044½–47″98–10538½–41″111–11743½–46″
XXL121–12847½–50½”106–11342–44½”118–12446½–49″

Women’s Apparel

SizeChest (cm)Chest (inches)Waist (cm)Waist (inches)Hip (cm)Hip (inches)
S82–8832½–34½”63–6924½–27″90–9635½–38″
M89–9535–37½”70–7627½–30″97–10338½–40½”
L96–10237½–40″77–8330½–32½”104–11041–43″
XL103–10940½–43″84–9033–35½”111–11743½–46″

How to Measure

Fit Notes:
The North Face uses three fit types—Regular, Trim and Athletic. Regular fit accommodates base and mid layers, Trim fit provides a closer profile for active use, and Athletic fit offers more room in shoulders. For insulated jackets (e.g., Nuptse), choose Regular for layering or Trim for a streamlined look. Footwear sizing follows standard US/EU charts; if between sizes, opt for the larger size for comfort.

Caring for Your The North Face Gear

Proper care preserves performance and extends product lifespan. Machine wash waterproof shells and insulated jackets cold with gentle, non-detergent cleanser. Avoid fabric softeners, bleach and high heat. Tumble dry on low to restore loft in down and synthetic insulation. Reapply DWR treatments when water stops beading on shell surfaces. For fleece and base layers, machine wash cold and air dry to maintain fabric integrity and prevent pilling.

Footwear requires spot cleaning with a soft brush and mild soap, followed by air drying away from heat. Leather and suede accents benefit from appropriate conditioning products. Backpacks and soft accessories can be hand washed with mild detergent and rinsed thoroughly. Use zip-in loops and compatible liners to create modular layering systems that simplify washing and storage while protecting delicate components.

Student Discount

Student Discount

UK students can recieve a 10% student discount.

At checkout, use ue a valident student email address ending ac.uk and apply coupon code:

STUDENT10