The North Face
Alpedge Ultra-Soft Plush Jacket
The North Face Alpedge Ultra-Soft Plush Jacket is a regular-fit, full-zip fleece jacket made from recycled polyester high-pile Polartec plush polar fleece at 203 GSM, with four-way stretch, airy grid underarm gussets, a double-layer stand collar, chin guard, zipped hand pockets, and a nylon chest zip pocket. It is designed as light insulation for cool fall and spring conditions and can be worn alone or as a mid-layer under a shell. Additional features include nylon elastic trim at the cuffs and hem and embroidered logos on the chest and back.
- Material
- Recycled polyester plush polar fleece with Polartec technology; stretch polyester underarm gussets; nylon accent trim and chest zip pocket
- Style
- casual, activewear, performance, technical, regular-fit, layering-piece, lightweight, breathable
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Specifications
Ultra-soft plush fleece jacket built for light warmth, ventilation, and layering in cool weather.
Recycled polyester plush polar fleece, Polartec four-way stretch, moisture-wicking airy construction, underarm gussets, double-layer stand collar, full-length zip with chin guard, zipped hand pockets, nylon chest zip pocket, elastic trim, 203 GSM, embroidered logo, regular fit.
- Material
- Recycled polyester plush polar fleece with Polartec technology; stretch polyester underarm gussets; nylon accent trim and chest zip pocket
- Secondary
- polyester, nylon
- Style
- casual, activewear, performance, technical, regular-fit, layering-piece, lightweight, breathable
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, travel, hiking, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- recycled polyester plush polar fleece with a unique open structure
- Polartec technology combining comfort and performance
- four-way stretch fabric
- airy design that wicks away moisture without weighing down the garment
- underarm gussets in stretch polyester with airy grid construction
- double-layer stand collar with soft polar fleece lining
- full-length zip with chin guard
- velvety-interior zipped hand pockets
- accent nylon zip pocket on the chest
- nylon accent elastic trim on cuffs and hem
- 203 GSM fabric weight
- embroidered signature logo on chest and back
- regular fit
- wear alone or as a mid-layer under a shell
- light heat index for crisp cool fall and spring days
- ventilated and rugged construction
Product Insights
Alpedge Ultra-Soft Plush Jacket Regular fit, true to size, room for a base layer or light mid-layer Light heat index, ideal for crisp fall and spring days Open structure and grid underarm gussets vent heat during movement Layers cleanly under a shell; no hood and a low-profile collar Not windproof or waterproof, and not a standalone deep-winter jacket
Verified claims
- material
- 100% polyester throughout shell, side panels, collar, pocket hem and trims
- material_behavior
- Recycled polyester plush polar fleece with an open, ventilated structure
- technology
- Polartec technology with four-way stretch and moisture-wicking airy design
- warmth
- 203 GSM indicates a light midweight fleece; warmth comes from trapped air, not fill
- warmth
- Light heat index, ideal for crisp fall and spring days
- breathability
- Open structure and grid underarm gussets vent heat during movement
- moisture_management
- Wicks moisture and dries fast because polyester is hydrophobic
- mobility
- Four-way stretch and underarm gussets improve freedom of movement
- collar
- Double-layer stand collar with soft polar fleece lining and full-length zip with chin guard
- pockets
- Velvety-interior zipped hand pockets and an accent nylon zip chest pocket
- trim
- Nylon accent elastic trim on cuffs and hem
- fit
- Regular fit, true to size, room for a base layer or light mid-layer
- layering
- Layers cleanly under a shell; no hood and a low-profile collar
- care
- Machine wash warm on delicate, no bleach or fabric softener, turn inside out and close zips
- care
- Tumble dry low; do not iron or press
- durability
- Fleece is prone to pilling; Polartec durability helps but moderate pilling is possible
- styling
- High-pile plush look with contrast woven chest panel and embroidered logos on chest and back
- value
- 260 CAD for a Polartec recycled fleece with technical features
- tradeoff
- Not windproof or waterproof, and not a standalone deep-winter jacket
- comparison
- Lighter and more breathable than heavy fleece; less warm than an insulated jacket
- variants
- Four sizes (SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, X-LARGE), all in Grey, all in stock at 260 CAD
Product record
- Title
- Alpedge Ultra-Soft Plush Jacket
- Brand
- The North Face
- Price
- 260 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Staying warm on crisp fall and spring days
This plush fleece jacket is described as a light-warmth layer suited to crisp, cool fall and spring days, with soft, warm fabric and a ventilated open structure. It can be worn alone in cool weather or layered under a shell when the cold intensifies. The airy design is also said to wick away moisture without weighing the jacket down.[1]
Versatile Layering for Colder Weather
The Alpedge Ultra-Soft Plush Jacket is suitable to wear alone for warmth. It can also function as a mid-layer when you are wearing a shell, especially when the cold intensifies.[1]
Staying mobile in a plush fleece layer
The North Face's Alpedge plush jacket features underarm gussets in stretch polyester, which the merchant describes as allowing greater freedom of movement while adding ventilation through an airy grid construction. That design detail is aimed at wearers who want a soft, high-pile fleece layer that doesn't restrict reaching or moving. A useful consideration if you plan to wear it during active outings rather than just around town.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Alpedge Ultra-Soft Plush Jacket: Choose this if you want a light-heat-index plush fleece for crisp, cool fall and spring days, worn alone or as a mid-layer under a shell when it gets colder. It pairs soft, warm high-pile polar fleece with four-way stretch, ventilated underarm gussets for airflow and movement, and zipped hand and chest pockets in a regular fit. Note that the light heat index makes it best suited to cool rather than deep-cold wear unless layered, and it comes in Grey from small to x-large.[1,2] | Red Box Fleece-Lined Hooded Sweatshirt: Choose this if you want a fleece-lined pullover hoodie with a soft inner layer for everyday warmth, which one reviewer described as keeping them warm just right. It has a loose, relaxed fit with a slightly cropped ribbed hem, an adjustable drawstring hood, and pockets hidden in the side seams rather than a front kangaroo pocket. Note the fabric is a 65% cotton and 35% polyester blend, and one commenter found the large back logo too prominent.[3,4,5,6] | Mountain Hoodie: Choose this if you want a loose-fitting pullover hoodie for everyday warmth and casual wear: it has a soft fleece underside, an adjustable drawstring hood, a kangaroo pocket, and ribbed cuffs and hem, in a main blend of 67% cotton and 33% polyester. It comes in sizes small through XX-large in black with front and back brand graphics. Note that separate specification excerpts from The North Face describe a different fabric make-up for a similarly named style, so the exact fabric composition is not fully settled by the available details.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a full-zip high-pile plush jacket with a stand collar, contrasting woven chest panel with a vertical-zip pocket and visible embroidered logo, side hand pockets, and long sleeves; modeled on a person.
- Overall silhouetteFull-zip jacket with a straight hem, long set-in sleeves, and a medium-height stand collar; jacket is worn closed and follows the torso contours of the model.
- Main fabricHigh-pile plush fleece covering the body, sleeves and back of the collar, with a soft, shaggy textured surface visible across most of the jacket.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.70 · h 0.68 (high) - Contrast chest panelSmooth, woven rectangular chest panel on the left chest (viewer right) extending slightly below the shoulder and across the upper chest, containing a vertical zip pocket and embroidered logo.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.26 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Chest pocket zipperVertical zipper on the contrast chest panel, zipper tape and pull visible and matching the panel color.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.15 (high) - Center front zipperFull-length center front zipper with visible zipper tape running from hem to top of collar; zipper is closed and aligned with jacket center.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.28 · w 0.08 · h 0.60 (high) - Hand pocketsAngled side hand pockets set into the seam area; left pocket opening (viewer left) is used by the model and right pocket area shows a contrasting woven side panel with a zipper.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.56 · w 0.15 · h 0.25 (medium) - Collar interior and topStand collar lined with the smoother woven fabric at the inner neck area, visible where collar meets chin.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.09 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible logo“THE NORTH FACE”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.29 · w 0.14 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model against a neutral light gray-to-white background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; image crops just below the hips and above the head.
- Model and poseMale model facing forward with left hand in the left pocket and right arm relaxed at side; head and shoulders centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingSmooth neutral light background (near white) with soft diffuse lighting and mild shadowing under the arms and along the sides of the torso.
- Image cropImage is cropped slightly above the top of the head and just below the hips; full sleeve ends and most of the hands are visible.
Colors
light warm gray-beige· main plush bodymid neutral gray· contrast woven chest panel and side panelswhite· embroidered logo- 02
Product
Close-up of a high-pile plush full-zip jacket showing textured fleece body, contrasting woven chest panel with a zip pocket, stand collar, and side hand pocket with zipper.
- Overall silhouette and closureFull-zip jacket with a visible center front zipper running from hem to a short stand collar; zipper has a visible pull tab.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - Fleece textureHigh-pile plush fleece covering the torso and sleeves with a soft, nubby surface and visible pile direction.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.66 (high) - Contrasting chest panelSmooth, woven rectangular chest panel on the left side (wearer left) with a vertical zip pocket integrated into it.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Chest pocket zipperVertical zip pocket with a visible zipper tape and small pull located on the woven chest panel.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.21 · w 0.10 · h 0.17 (high) - Side hand pocketRight-side hand pocket (wearer right) opening with a visible zipper pull at the pocket rim; hand inserted into pocket.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.58 · w 0.25 · h 0.28 (high) - Stand collar interiorShort stand collar lined in the same smooth woven fabric as the chest panel, with the main zipper extending into it.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.15 (high) - Underarm/side stretch panelDarker, smooth stretch panel under the arm and along the side seam contrasting with the plush fleece.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.29 · w 0.25 · h 0.45 (high) - Cuff finishNarrow fabric binding finishing the sleeve cuff opening in a smoother material matching the chest panel color.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.66 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Brand logo text“THE NORTH FACE”
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Small hem fabric tagSmall vertical fabric tab visible at the right hem seam; printed text on tab is not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.74 · w 0.05 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing model torso cropped at mouth and hips, plain light background, soft even lighting, slight shadowing on left side of model.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter torso crop showing model from upper chest to hips with left arm mostly visible and right hand in pocket; head partially visible above the collar.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light grey background with soft studio lighting creating gentle shadows and minimal harsh highlights.
- Model skin visibleModel's lower face, neck, and one hand are visible and unobstructed; skin shows natural highlights from lighting.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on jacket textures and details; no motion blur; colors consistent across frame.
Colors
light taupe grey· plush fleece body and sleevesmedium grey· chest and collar woven panelswhite· printed logo- Overall silhouette and closureFull-zip jacket with a visible center front zipper running from hem to a short stand collar; zipper has a visible pull tab.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve high-pile plush jacket with a stand collar, visible horizontal yoke seam, elasticized cuffs and a slightly curved hem. A white brand logo is printed on the upper right back panel.
- Overall silhouetteRear-facing jacket worn by a model, showing a slightly tapered torso fit with long sleeves and a stand collar; hem sits over the hips and is slightly curved downward at center back.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.77 (high) - Fabric textureHigh-pile plush fleece with dense, looped/tufted surface creating a soft, textured finish visible across the back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.66 (high) - Upper back seamHorizontal yoke seam runs across the upper back just below the collar, forming a separate upper panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high) - Stand collarShort stand collar in a smoother, lower-pile fabric that contrasts with the plush body; collar interior and top appear darker and less textured.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.04 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Side panelsNarrow, smooth darker-gray side panels run from the underarm down the torso on both sides, contrasting with the plush main fabric.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.50 (medium); x 0.80 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.50 (medium) - CuffsSleeve ends appear finished with a slightly gathered or elasticized cuff in the same plush fabric.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.74 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (medium) - Hem finishBottom hem is slightly rounded and appears to be a simple folded finish in the plush fabric without visible drawcord.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high) - Upper back logo“White printed logo with stacked text and arc mark located on the upper right back panel.”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Logo transcription“THE NORTH FACE”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio-style rear product shot showing a model from mid-head to hips against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.
- View and compositionRear three-quarter centered crop showing the model from just above the head to the hips, jacket fully visible from the back.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundPlain off-white studio background with a soft gradient and no props.
- Model hands visibleModel hands are visible at bottom edges, indicating the jacket is worn by a person rather than displayed on a mannequin.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.84 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.84 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and slight shadowing at the lower left side of the model.
Colors
light warm gray· main bodymedium gray· side panels and collar interiorwhite· logo- Overall silhouetteRear-facing jacket worn by a model, showing a slightly tapered torso fit with long sleeves and a stand collar; hem sits over the hips and is slightly curved downward at center back.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4623540 | Alpedge Ultra-Soft Plush Jacket - Grey - Small | CA$260.00 | Yes |
| 4623541 | Alpedge Ultra-Soft Plush Jacket - Grey - Medium | CA$260.00 | Yes |
| 4623542 | Alpedge Ultra-Soft Plush Jacket - Grey - Large | CA$260.00 | Yes |
| 4623543 | Alpedge Ultra-Soft Plush Jacket - Grey - X-Large | CA$260.00 | Yes |