
Columbia
Helvetia Ii High-Pile Fleece Printed Hoodie
The Columbia Helvetia II High-Pile Fleece Printed Hoodie is a pullover mid-layer made from warm, soft high-pile sherpa fleece with a smooth back and a DWR water-repellent finish, intended for layering and warmth during outdoor activities. It features a hood, a half-snap front closure with a contrast-color nylon placket, two zippered hand pockets, stretch binding at the cuffs and hood brim, a drawcord-adjustable hem, and a straight fit. The style shown has an all-over marbled pink and burgundy print, a pale pink placket, and a Columbia brand patch on the left chest.
- Material
- high-pile sherpa fleece
- Style
- casual, activewear, performance, technical
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Color
Specifications
Super-soft high-pile sherpa fleece hoodie with a printed design, water-repellent finish, and half-snap placket for cozy outdoor warmth.
High-pile sherpa fleece with smooth back; half-snap closure with contrast nylon placket; attached hood; DWR water-repellent finish; zippered hand pockets; stretch binding at cuffs and hood brim; drawcord-adjustable hem; straight fit.
- Material
- high-pile sherpa fleece
- Style
- casual, activewear, performance, technical
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, hiking, travel
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Additional Attributes
- super soft high-pile sherpa fleece
- smooth fleece back
- half snap closure
- contrast colour nylon placket
- attached hood
- DWR water-repellent finish
- zippered hand pockets
- stretch binding at cuffs
- stretch binding on hood brim
- drawcord-adjustable hem
- straight fit
- printed design
- slip-on pullover style
- cozy warmth for outdoor activities
Product Insights
Helvetia Ii High-Pile Fleece Printed Hoodie Shell is 100% polyester; trim is 100% nylon High-pile fleece traps still air for warmth, best for low-output activities Straight, roomy fit with space for a base layer and light sweater DWR finish sheds light moisture, but all-sherpa construction is not windproof Higher static warmth but more bulk than polar fleece
Verified claims
- fit
- Straight, roomy fit with space for a base layer and light sweater
- sizing
- Women's sizes X-SMALL through X-LARGE, all in Crimson only
- material
- Shell is 100% polyester; trim is 100% nylon
- warmth
- High-pile fleece traps still air for warmth, best for low-output activities
- comfort
- Smooth backer slides over base layers without catching
- hood
- Single-layer fleece hood with stretch binding, but limited wind blocking
- features
- Half-snap nylon placket and two zippered hand pockets
- weather
- DWR finish sheds light moisture, but all-sherpa construction is not windproof
- care
- Machine wash at 30°C and tumble dry low; do not bleach
- care
- Do not iron or press the fleece
- maintenance
- Wash and gentle brushing can restore flattened pile
- drying
- Long pile dries slowly, despite sherpa's wicking reputation
- durability
- Shedding and pilling are common sherpa issues
- maintenance
- Sherpa attracts lint and pet hair
- care
- Synthetic sherpa can trap odours if not cleaned promptly
- performance
- Wet fleece loses much of its insulating warmth
- use_cases
- Best for low-output warmth: camp, errands, relaxed outdoor wear
- layering
- Layering over a base layer adds an insulating air gap
- styling
- All-over pink and burgundy cloudlike print with contrast placket
- value
- Flat 125 CAD across all sizes, with no extended-size upcharge
- comparison
- Higher static warmth but more bulk than polar fleece
Product record
- Title
- Helvetia Ii High-Pile Fleece Printed Hoodie
- Brand
- Columbia
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Cozy warmth for outdoor activities
This sherpa fleece hoodie from Columbia is designed to keep you cozy and warm through your outdoor activities. The high-pile fleece offers a super soft feel for comfortable wear.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Helvetia Ii High-Pile Fleece Printed Hoodie: Choose this if you seek cozy comfort and warmth for outdoor activities. This pullover is crafted from thick, super soft high-pile sherpa fleece with a dense, napped texture and features an all-over organic cloudlike print in varying tones of pale pink, off-white, and deep burgundy. Please note that this high-pile fabric may flatten after calendering but can regain some fluff after washing and drying.[1,2,3,4] | Timber Meadow Patterned Polar Fleece Jacket: Choose this if you want a relaxed, boxy pullover in thick high-pile polar fleece with a mottled beige-and-cream pattern, a stand collar, and a quarter-length front zipper. Its MTR fleece is designed to conserve body heat with a structure that stays lofty, and a silicone finish repels water while keeping the fleece in good shape, with elasticized cuffs and an adjustable toggle hem helping seal in warmth. Note that it is 100% polyester, the hem sits at the hips for a shorter cut, and it only opens partway down the chest since it pulls on rather than unzips fully.[5,6,7,8] | Benton Zip-Up Polar Fleece Jacket: Choose this if you want an ultra-soft stretch polar fleece (100% polyester) as a lightweight, breathable layer for crisp cool-weather days, casual outings, hiking as a mid-layer, or cozy indoor wear, with a full-length zip, zippered hand pockets, side adjusters, and an adjustable toggle hem. Be aware it runs large through the body with sleeves many find consistently too long—many buyers size down, though some still find the sleeves excessive. Also note reported inconsistencies: some units arrived thin or rough-textured, and the black colour can appear dark grey rather than true black.[9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a high-pile sherpa hoodie with a pink and burgundy cloudlike print, a light-pink snap-placket at center front, two zippered hand pockets, and elastic-bound cuffs and hem.
- Overall shapePullover hoodie with a relaxed, boxy torso and raglan sleeves shown from the front; high, short collar that continues into a snap-button placket.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.06 · w 0.82 · h 0.88 (medium) - Fleece textureHigh-pile, fluffy sherpa fleece surface visible across the entire garment with a dense, nubby texture.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - Print patternAll-over irregular cloudlike/tie-dye print in varying tones of pale pink, off-white, and deep burgundy creating soft organic swirls.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - Snap placketVertical center-front placket in a smooth light-pink woven fabric with three visible snap buttons and a darker narrow trim along the placket edge.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.36 (high) - Chest labelSmall rectangular fabric label sewn on the left chest with legible brand text.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.26 · w 0.10 · h 0.05 (high) - Chest text“Columbia”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.26 · w 0.10 · h 0.05 (high) - Hand pocketsTwo angled zip pockets at the lower front with visible zipper teeth and zipper pulls; pocket openings set into side seams toward the front center.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.50 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Zipper detailsZipper teeth appear darker (near charcoal) with light-pink fabric zipper pulls attached to the sliders.
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.61 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Cuff and hem finishSleeve cuffs and hem are finished with a slightly darker pink binding that is smoother and less textured than the fleece body.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.80 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the hoodie against a plain light background with even studio lighting and soft shadows. Model's hands and lower torso visible; image cropped mid-thigh.
- Model and poseFemale model facing forward with arms relaxed; hands resting near the hips and one hand partially in a pocket area.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.04 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven bright studio lighting on a plain off-white background with minimal shadowing behind the model.
- Visible pantsModel is wearing brown pants visible from waist to mid-thigh that are not part of the product being analyzed.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.76 · w 0.52 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
pale pink and burgundy tie-dye· main fleece bodylight pink· snap placketcharcoal (teeth) and pale pink (pull)· zipper tape and teethdusty rose· cuff and hem binding- Overall shapePullover hoodie with a relaxed, boxy torso and raglan sleeves shown from the front; high, short collar that continues into a snap-button placket.
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Product
High-pile sherpa-style pullover hoodie with marbled pink and burgundy pattern, vertical snap placket at center front, and a small rectangular branded patch on left chest.
- Material and textureThick high-pile fleece (sherpa) with a nubby, looped surface visible across the garment.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.88 · h 0.55 (high) - Overall patternIrregular marbled/abstract cloudlike print in darker burgundy tones over lighter pink background creating a two-tone variegated effect.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.88 · h 0.55 (high) - Front placket and fastenersVertical center-front placket of smooth fabric in pale pink with a column of round snap buttons; five snaps visible along the placket.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.23 · w 0.14 · h 0.48 (high) - Stand collarHigh stand collar formed from the same high-pile fleece, continuing the marbled print up to the neckline.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.16 (high) - Left-chest brand patchSmall rectangular woven or stitched patch on left chest with a short brand word printed on it.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.33 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Left-chest brand text“Columbia”
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.33 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Hem and side seam detail (partial)Right-side seam and a partial zipper slider are slightly visible at the lower right edge of the garment area.Partial
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.74 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio-shot closeup cropped at mid-torso showing model wearing the hoodie against a plain light background; soft even lighting with slight shadowing on the left side from model hair.
- CompositionFramed as a close mid-torso to head crop; model centered with garment detail emphasized.
- BackgroundPlain light neutral background (off-white) with no visible props.
- Model and hairModel's head and long straight hair appear across the left and right sides of the frame, partially covering shoulder areas of the garment.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.34 (high) - LightingSoft diffuse lighting with mild highlights on the model's face and minimal specular glare on the smooth placket fabric.
Colors
pale pink· marbled fleece base (light areas)deep burgundy· marbled fleece print (dark areas)pale dusty pink· placket and snap buttonslabel pink· left-chest patch background- Material and textureThick high-pile fleece (sherpa) with a nubby, looped surface visible across the garment.
- 03

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a high-pile fleece hooded pullover worn by a model; visible features include a roomy hood, long set-in sleeves, soft textured pile surface, and an all-over organic marbled print in dark and light pink tones.
- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting pullover hoodie viewed from the back and slightly toward the right side of the wearer, ending just below the waistline.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (high) - Hood constructionSingle-piece hood with visible center back seam and soft high-pile fleece surface; hood sits up and covers upper back when not worn over the head.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve shape and cuffsLong sleeves with loose, slightly gathered cuffs hidden against the model's wrist; sleeve seam runs from shoulder to wrist with continuous fleece pile.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.44 (medium) - Pile textureThick high-pile fleece with visible soft, napped surface across the entire garment, giving a plush, teddy-fleece appearance.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - Seam and hemStraight hem at the garment bottom and visible stitching along the shoulder and hood seams; hem sits just above the top of the model's pants.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.62 · w 0.78 · h 0.25 (high) - Print patternAll-over organic marbled print consisting of irregular horizontal and diagonal swaths in darker and lighter pink tones on a lighter base.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.78 · h 0.58 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from the back against a plain white background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows and the model cropped at mid-thigh.
- Background and lightingPlain high-key white background with soft, even studio lighting that produces minimal visible shadowing.
- Model presence and cropFemale model shown from the back and right profile, cropped near mid-thigh so lower legs are not visible; right hand partially visible at the lower right edge.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.66 · w 0.40 · h 0.32 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the garment with clear texture detail and neutral color reproduction; no visible motion blur.
Colors
pale blush· base fleecedeep rose maroon· printed swaths- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting pullover hoodie viewed from the back and slightly toward the right side of the wearer, ending just below the waistline.
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4808790 | Helvetia Ii High-Pile Fleece Printed Hoodie - Crimson - X-Small | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4808791 | Helvetia Ii High-Pile Fleece Printed Hoodie - Crimson - Small | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4808792 | Helvetia Ii High-Pile Fleece Printed Hoodie - Crimson - Medium | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4808793 | Helvetia Ii High-Pile Fleece Printed Hoodie - Crimson - Large | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4808794 | Helvetia Ii High-Pile Fleece Printed Hoodie - Crimson - X-Large | CA$125.00 | Yes |