Women’s Down Jackets

Women’s Down Fill Jackets at Arc’teryx

Our women’s down fill jackets run from the ultralight Cerium SL Hoody to long parkas, with goose down in 750, 850 and 1000 fill. Start with the length and fit you need, then match the weight to how cold the day will be.

Should I choose a short, relaxed or long women’s down jacket?

Length changes how a down jacket works. The Thorium Jacket is a shorter, regular cut with room for layers, the Cerium Hoody is a trim, fitted cut that stays close under a women’s shell jacket, and the Liatris Down Jacket is relaxed and longer. The Patera Parka adds full winter length, with a clean, structured fit that still leaves room to layer. Treat the longer cuts as your outer layer.

Which ultralight women’s down jackets suit alpine stops and hikes?

The Cerium SL Hoody is the ultralight women’s down jacket here: it puts 1000 fill grey goose down in the body, arms and hood, inside a 10D Pertex Quantum outer that is inherently downproof and sewn through to save weight. It is made for low-output stops, from breakfast at base camp to summit rest breaks, with Coreloft under the arms to manage moisture. The Cerium Vest drops the sleeves and packs into its stuff sack. Either one slips into the pack beside a women’s hiking jacket.

Which women’s down jackets suit resort days and city winters?

The Andessa Down Jacket is built for the resort, with 750 fill European grey goose down, pit zippers with PowderGuard mesh, a sleeve pocket for your pass and a hood that fits over a helmet. For a women’s down jacket that works in town, the Ifora Down Jacket is an elongated design with a ponytail-compatible Veilance StormHood and rear vents, while the Conduit Down Jacket keeps a rounded, shorter silhouette. For the lift line itself, see our women’s ski jackets or women’s insulated ski jackets.

Women’s Down Jacket FAQs

What is the fill power of Arc’teryx women’s down jackets?

The Thorium Hoody, Thorium Jacket, Andessa Down Jacket and Patera Parka use 750 fill, the Cerium Hoody, Cerium Vest, Liatris Down Jacket and Ifora Down Jacket use 850 fill, and the Cerium SL Hoody and Conduit Down Jacket sit at the top of the range. Each product page also names the goose type, so you can compare before you buy.

Is a women’s down jacket warm enough for a New Zealand winter?

For most city winters, yes. The Thorium Hoody is a standalone hoody for cold, dry days, and the longer Liatris Down Jacket adds coverage for the commute. In the Southern Alps, wear a Cerium under an outer layer and add a hat and gloves. For wet days, put a women’s rain jacket over the top; our layering guide shows how to stack each layer.

Is the down in a women’s down jacket responsibly sourced?

Our down is certified to the Responsible Down Standard, and the Cerium SL Hoody, Thorium Hoody, Liatris and Patera list RDS on their materials. Each page also gives the fill power and the goose type, so you can compare jackets before you buy.

How do I wash a women’s down jacket?

Follow the care list on each product page, because a down jacket needs gentle handling. For the Cerium Hoody it asks for a gentle machine wash, a front load washer or a mesh bag in a top loader, a double rinse and no fabric softener, then a low tumble dry with tennis balls. Our product care page covers home wash guides.