What is the Norrona Women's Falketind warm1 Hoodie?
The Women's falketind warm1 Hoodie is Norrona's lightest technical fleece, designed for maximum versatility across changing seasons and activity levels. Originally developed for mountaineering, it transitions seamlessly into other high-intensity pursuits such as trail running, ski touring, or hiking. Its grid-structured interior creates excellent airflow, helping regulate temperature and moisture while offering a soft layer of insulation against the skin. The result is a lightweight, high-performance midlayer that feels effortlessly comfortable whether you wear it under a shell or on its own.
What is it made of?
Main Fabric
The main fabric is a 100% recycled polyester lofted fleece weighing 110g/m², designed to balance durability, warmth, and breathability. Despite its minimal weight, it offers impressive thermal efficiency — the brushed inner surface traps warm air close to the body, creating a layer of insulation that feels luxuriously soft against the skin. The material's quick-drying properties ensure that moisture from sweat or light precipitation evaporates rapidly, maintaining comfort even during intense activity. The fabric's resilient structure resists pilling and wear, extending the garment's lifespan even under frequent use in demanding environments.
Secondary Fabric
Complementing this is the secondary fabric, a 92% recycled polyester and 8% elastane grid fleece weighing 130g/m². This fabric features a unique one-sided grid texture that enhances air circulation, allowing body heat to dissipate during high-output activities while still providing consistent warmth. The added elastane introduces stretch and flexibility, ensuring unrestricted movement whether climbing, skiing, or running. Its smooth exterior and soft interior make it exceptionally comfortable next to the skin, allowing the hoodie to be worn directly without irritation. Together, these fabrics create a technical balance of warmth, breathability, and mobility — essential qualities for active mountain use.
Bluesign and GRS Certifications
Both fleece fabrics used in the Falketind Warm 1 Hood are Bluesign and Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified, ensuring they meet some of the world's strictest sustainability and safety standards. These certifications verify that the materials are produced with minimal harm to people and the planet, controlling every step of the textile supply chain — from chemical inputs to energy and water management.
The Bluesign certification guarantees that no harmful substances are used during production, while also ensuring that emissions and waste are reduced through efficient resource management. Meanwhile, GRS certification confirms the recycled origin of the fibres, validating that they come from post-consumer waste materials and that the recycling process itself meets rigorous environmental and social criteria.
HeiQ Fresh FFL Odour-Control Technology
To further enhance comfort and practicality, the falketind warm1 Hood is treated with HeiQ Fresh FFL. This innovative, bio-based odour-control finish helps prevent unpleasant smells caused by bacteria and sweat. Unlike traditional chemical or silver-based treatments, HeiQ Fresh FFL uses renewable, non-toxic ingredients derived from natural sources, making it safer for both the wearer and the environment.
This treatment keeps the fleece fresh for extended periods, making it ideal for trips lasting multiple days, alpine adventures, or consecutive training sessions without the need for washing. It also maintains the softness, breathability, and moisture management of the fleece — so you can rely on the same comfort and freshness after hours of activity as when you first put it on.
What are its features?
Technical Fit and Versatile Design
The women's technical fit offers outstanding freedom of movement while maintaining a sleek, low-profile silhouette. Every seam and panel is designed to move naturally with the body, ensuring complete comfort during activities such as climbing, skiing, or layering beneath a shell.
In line with Norrona's clean, Scandinavian design ethos, the hoodie boasts a minimalist aesthetic that seamlessly transitions from alpine routes to everyday outdoor wear. It's the perfect layer for those who value both function and refined simplicity — easy to pack, easy to wear, and endlessly adaptable.
Elasticated Hood Edge
The hood is finished with an elasticated edge, providing a close and secure fit that stays in place during activity. It fits neatly under a helmet or hat, sealing in warmth without restricting movement or visibility. The stretch construction ensures all-day comfort, whether you're on a breezy ridgeline or a cold morning run.
Front Zip with Chin Guard
A front zip extends down the chest, allowing for rapid temperature regulation on the move. Open it during climbs or high-output moments for airflow, or zip it up for extra warmth during rest stops. The soft chin guard prevents irritation, protecting your skin from rubbing and ensuring comfort when the zip is fully closed.
Zippered Laminated Chest Pocket
The laminated chest pocket provides secure, low-bulk storage for small essentials such as keys, cards, or a snack. Its streamlined construction prevents interference with backpack straps or harnesses, maintaining both comfort and functionality without breaking the clean design lines.
Soft Next-to-Skin Comfort
The falketind warm1 Hood's fabrics are so soft and smooth that you can wear it directly against your skin without irritation. The brushed fleece interior feels gentle and breathable, offering lasting comfort even during long training sessions or multi-day alpine missions. This next-to-skin softness, combined with high stretch and moisture management, makes it a year-round essential for active outdoor women.
Features:
- Lightweight, breathable fleece midlayer
- Made from over 50% recycled fibres
- Grid-structured interior for improved airflow
- HeiQ Fresh FFL anti-odour treatment
- Bluesign and GRS certified fabrics
- Elasticated hood edge and integrated hand gaiters
- 1/2 front zip with chin guard
- Laminated arm pocket with zipper closure
- Technical fit for layering versatility