Established in Southern California in 1974 by dedicated climber and environmentalist Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia create reliable, functional and above all else sustainable outdoor apparel. Constructed from a superbly light 100% polyester shell, with a ripstop weave and Deluge water repellent coating, the Down Sweater Vest is insulated with a 800-fill goose down sourced from Europe. Kitted out with a stretch mesh interior chest pocket, it is closed with a full length zip and finished with a draw string hem.