Women's Elevate Lightweight Hoodie
Featherweight, fast-drying performance built for hot-weather missions.
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drirelease® Quick-Dry Tech
HeiQ® Fresh Odor Control
UPF 25+ Sun Protection
Description
Meet the ultra-lightweight version of our original Elevate fabric. Same durability and lightning-fast dry times—now in a featherweight design for your most epic hot-weather adventures. Outfitted with drirelease® tech, HeiQ® Fresh odor control, unparalleled breathability, and a UPF 25+ rating, the Elevate Lightweight Hoodie was designed with outdoor go-getters in mind, and engineered to handle long, brutal days under the sun. When you’re not on the water, it makes a solid layer for workouts or any heart-rate-pumping pursuits outside.
Perfect for
Features
- drirelease® Quick-Dry Tech. drirelease® technology wicks moisture and delivers lightning-fast dry times between efforts.
- HeiQ® Fresh Odor Control. HeiQ® Fresh treatment keeps things fresh through sweaty, high-output days.
- UPF 25+ Sun Protection. Rated UPF 25+ for long, exposed days under the sun.
- Unparalleled Breathability. Featherweight knit moves air freely so you stay cool when your heart rate climbs.
- Featherweight Durability. The ultra-lightweight version of Free Fly's Elevate fabric keeps its durability without the weight.
Materials
- 81% Polyester / 11% Lyocell / 8% Spandex.
About the brand
Free Fly started with a love of the water and a mission to make natural, breathable clothing that keeps up. Their bamboo-based fabrics are buttery soft and built for comfort from sunrise paddle to sunset hang. At Mountain Sports, we love Free Fly because it’s made for life lived outside — easygoing, effortless, and always adventure-ready.
How it ranks across conditions.
Calibrated against comparable products we stock, so you can compare like for like.
Is this right for you?
Hot-weather workouts
drirelease® wicks sweat fast and the featherweight knit breathes through high-output efforts.
Not for: Not built for cold days — it's a hot-weather layer. Need warmth? Gridback Fleece Jacket
Long days on the water
UPF 25+, lightning-fast dry times, and durability for epic sun-soaked missions.
Not for: Prefer natural-fiber softness? This is a poly-blend performance knit. For bamboo softness: Bamboo Lightweight Hoodie II
Technical Specs
| Fabric | 81% Polyester / 11% Lyocell / 8% Spandex |
|---|---|
| Fabric weight | 145 GSM |
| Sun protection | UPF 25+ |
| Moisture management | drirelease® quick-dry technology |
| Odor control | HeiQ® Fresh |
| Sizes | SM–XL |
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How the Elevate Lightweight Hoodie compares
Head-to-head against the closest alternatives we stock, so you can see where this one sits before you commit.
| Feature |
Free Fly
Bamboo Lightweight Hoodie II |
Free Fly
Bamboo Shade Hoodie II |
Free Fly
Elevate Lightweight Hoodie You're viewing |
Free Fly
Bamboo Slub Hoodie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric | 70% Bamboo Viscose / 30% Poly | 68% Bamboo Viscose / 29% Poly / 3% Spandex | 81% Poly / 11% Lyocell / 8% Spandex | 70% Bamboo Viscose / 30% Poly |
| Fabric weight | 145 GSM | 180 GSM | 145 GSM | — |
| Sun protection | UPF 20+ | UPF 50+ | UPF 25+ | — |
| Odor control | Anti-odor | Naturally odor-resistant | HeiQ® Fresh | Anti-odor |
| Best for | Everyday sun & travel | Maximum sun coverage | Hot-weather workouts & water | Beach days & swim cover-up |
| Price | $68 | $74 | $78 | From $37.40 |
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