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Iconic boxy down puffer for women, built for mountain cold and city missions with serious warmth and everyday durability.
The North Face Womens 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket brings back the original 90s aesthetic with a relaxed, boxy silhouette and oversized baffles filled with ultra-warm 700-fill recycled down for dependable winter insulation. The outer uses shiny, hard-wearing recycled nylon ripstop with a non-PFC DWR finish to shed light rain and snow, while recycled nylon taffeta overlays on the shoulders and collar boost durability where packs and daily wear hit hardest. A stowable three-piece hood packs away into the collar for a clean street look when the weather is settled, then deploys quickly when conditions turn. The jacket stuffs into its own hand pocket for travel, and features secure-zip hand pockets plus an adjustable hem and cuffs to help seal in warmth on cold, windy days.
| Waterproofing | Recycled nylon ripstop shell with non-PFC DWR finish delivers durable water repellency for light rain and snow, designed as water resistant rather than fully waterproof |
| Warmth | 700-fill recycled waterfowl down in oversized baffles provides high loft, serious winter warmth and good packability for mountain and urban cold |
| Fit | Women’s relaxed, boxy fit inspired by the original 1996 Nuptse, ideal for layering over hoodies and mid layers |
- 700-fill recycled waterfowl down: High-loft insulation that is warm, compressible and responsibly sourced.
- Original shiny ripstop shell: Tough 40D recycled nylon ripstop body with 50D recycled nylon taffeta overlays on collar and yoke for added durability.
- Stowable hood in collar: Adjustable three-piece hood packs into the stand collar when you prefer a cleaner silhouette.
- Non-PFC DWR finish: Adds water repellency to help shed light precipitation without saturating the fabric.
- Packable design: Jacket stows into its right-hand pocket for easy travel or throwing in a bag.
- Adjustable cuffs and hem: Partially elastic cuffs with hook-and-loop tabs and an internal hem cinch help block drafts and trap warmth.
- Signature Nuptse details: Oversized baffles and embroidered logos on the left chest and back-right shoulder keep the classic 1996 look alive.
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