Women's Apex Bionic 3 Jacket
The North Face

Women's Apex Bionic 3 Jacket

A softshell that shrugs off the weather.

$180
Color: Smoked Pearl
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Top features
WINDWALL™ wind resistance
Non-PFC DWR finish
Recycled materials
Description

A softshell that shrugs off the weather. The Women's Apex Bionic 3 Jacket teams WindWall protection with a durable water-repellent finish and a comfortable stretch face, so wind and light rain stay out while you stay moving.

Perfect for
Wind & weather
Softshell protection.
Active days
Stretch for movement.
Layering
Over a mid or base.
Features
  • WINDWALL™ wind resistance. A wind-resistant face fabric blocks cold gusts to keep you warmer without a bulky shell.
  • Non-PFC DWR finish. Sheds light rain and snow using PFC-free water-repellent chemistry.
  • Recycled materials. Made largely from recycled fabrics to lower its environmental footprint.
  • Stretch mobility. Built-in stretch and mobility panels move with you.
Size & Fit
Slim
Regular
Relaxed

Standard fit with room to move. True to size for most.

  • Regular fit; Internal hem cinch-cord with a cord lock for adjustability
  • Center Back: 26"
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Materials
  • Solid body: 90D 351 g/m² WINDWALL™—96% recycled polyester, 4% elastane with 100% recycled polyester backer and non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish.
  • Heather body: 300D x 300D 374 g/m² WINDWALL™—100% recycled polyester bonded soft shell with brushed back and non-PFC DWR finish.
  • Cuffs: 75D x 150D 165 g/m² 90% polyester, 10% elastane.
  • Collar, center-front-zip, cuff and hem lining: 75D x 150D 165 g/m² 90% recycled polyester, 10% elastane with non-PFC DWR finish.
  • Pocket lining: 50D 105 g/m² 36% cotton, 35% TENCEL™ Lyocell, 29% polyester.
  • Care: Follow the care instructions on the sewn-in garment label.
Technical specs
  • Wind-resistant WINDWALL™ fabric
  • Solid body fabric made with 96% recycled polyester; heather body fabric made with 100% recycled polyester
  • Non-PFC DWR finish for added water repellency
About the brand

Since 1966, The North Face has been inspiring exploration with innovative gear designed for the harshest conditions. From iconic outerwear to performance apparel and packs, their products are built to keep adventurers comfortable on every journey. At Mountain Sports, we carry The North Face because it empowers our community to push further, stay outside longer, and never stop exploring.

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SKU NF0A8DEC-0UZ · Style NF0A8DEC
Size guide

The North Face Size Chart - Women's Apparel

The North Face Sizing Chart

Measurements are in inches, unless otherwise noted. Charts reflect body measurements, not garment measurements.

Women's Jackets & Tops:

Size Chest Waist Hips Arm Length
XS 31 - 32 24 - 25 33 - 35 31.5
S 33 - 35 26 - 28 36 - 37 32
M 36 - 38 29 - 31 38 - 40 32.5
L 39 - 41 32 - 34 41 - 43 33.3
XL 42 - 44 35 - 38 44 - 47 34.0
2XL 45 - 48 39 - 42 48 - 51 34.8
1X 43 - 45 36 - 38 46 - 48 31.5
2X 47 - 49 40 - 42 50 - 52 32.25
3X 51 - 53 44 - 46 54 - 56 33

1X - 3X rows are The North Face's plus sizes - a separate scale from 2XL. Fit types: Slim (close-to-body, shaped at the waist), Standard (true-to-size, slight shaping or straight) and Relaxed (loose-to-oversize, no shaping).

Women's Short-Sleeved Shirts:

Size Chest Waist Hips Sleeve
2XS 30 - 32 23.5 - 25 32.5 - 34.5 31
XS 32.5 - 34 25.5 - 27 35 - 37 31.5
S 34.5 - 36 27.5 - 29 37.5 - 39 31.5
M 36.5 - 38.5 29.5 - 31 39.5 - 42 32
L 39 - 41.5 31.5 - 34 42.5 - 45 32
XL 42 - 44.5 34.5 - 38 45.5 - 48.5 32.5
2XL 45 - 48.5 38.5 - 42 49 - 53 32.5
3XL 49 - 53 42.5 - 46.5 53.5 - 57.5 32.5
1X (16W/18W) 42 - 45 35 - 38 45 - 48 31.5
2X (20W/22W) 46 - 49 39 - 42 49 - 52 32.5
3X (24W/26W) 50 - 53 43 - 46 53 - 56 33
4X (28W/30W) 54 - 57 47 - 50 57 - 60 33.5

Plus sizes carry W-size equivalents in parentheses. Fit types: Fitted (tight, next-to-skin, typically compression), Slim, Standard, Relaxed.

Women's Pants (letter sizes with numeric equivalents):

Size Waist Hips Inseam (Short) Inseam (Regular) Inseam (Long)
2XS (00) 23.5 - 25 33.5 - 34.5 28 30 32
XS (0) 25.5 - 26.5 34.5 - 35.5 28 30 32
XS (2) 26.5 - 27.5 35.5 - 36.5 28 30 32
S (4) 27.5 - 28.5 36.5 - 37.5 28 30 32
S (6) 28.5 - 29.5 37.5 - 38.5 28 30 32
M (8) 29.5 - 30.5 38.5 - 39.5 28 30 32
M (10) 30.5 - 31.5 39.5 - 41 28 30 32
L (12) 31.5 - 33 41.5 - 43 28 30 32
L (14) 33 - 34.5 43 - 44.5 28 30 32
XL (16) 34.5 - 36 44.5 - 46 28 30 32
XL (18) 36 - 38.5 46.5 - 48.5 28 30 32
1X (16W/18W) 35 - 38 45 - 48 28 30 32
2X (20W/22W) 39 - 42 49 - 52 28 30 32
3X (24W/26W) 43 - 46 53 - 56 28 30 32
4X (28W/30W) 47 - 50 57 - 60 28 30 32

Inseams are offered in Short (28"), Regular (30") and Long (32") across all sizes.

Women's Shorts:

Size Waist Hips
XS (0) 25 - 26 34 - 35
XS (2) 26 - 27 35 - 36
S (4) 27 - 28 36 - 37
S (6) 28 - 29 37 - 38
M (8) 29 - 30 38 - 39
M (10) 30 - 31 39 - 40
L (12) 31 - 33 36 - 38
L (14) 33 - 35 42 - 44
XL (16) 35 - 37 44 - 46
XL (18) 37 - 39 46 - 48
1X (14) 36 - 37 46 - 47
1X (16) 37 - 38 47 - 48
2X (18) 40 - 41 50 - 51
2X (20) 41 - 42 51 - 52
3X (22) 44 - 45 54 - 55
3X (24) 45 - 46 55 - 56

Women's Dresses:

Size Chest Waist Hips
XS 31 - 32 24 - 25 33 - 35
S 33 - 35 26 - 28 36 - 37
M 36 - 38 29 - 31 38 - 40
L 39 - 41 32 - 34 41 - 43
XL 42 - 44 35 - 38 44 - 47
2XL 45 - 48 39 - 42 48 - 51
1X 43 - 45 36 - 38 46 - 48
2X 47 - 49 40 - 42 50 - 52
3X 51 - 53 44 - 46 54 - 56

Women's Bras (band size across, cup down):

Cup \ Band 30 32 34 36 38 40 42
A XS XS S M L XL XXL
B XS XS S M L XL XXL
C XS XS S M L XL XXL
D S M L XL XXL

Find your band size and cup, then read the letter size.

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