The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
Original price was: €350.00.€175.00Current price is: €175.00.
The iconic 1996 Retro Nuptse jacket with legendary boxy silhouette, oversized horizontal baffles, and ultra-lofted 700-fill RDS-certified goose down. Features a stowable hood and packable design.
- Insulation: 700-Fill Goose Down (Responsible Down Standard)
- Fabric: Original 1996 shiny ripstop with durable water-repellent (DWR) finish
- Features: Stowable hood packs into collar; jacket packs into right pocket
- Fit: Iconic boxy retro relaxed fit
Description
The undisputed king of winter streetwear, The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket delivers legendary warmth named after the towering Himalayan peak Nuptse. Featuring the original 1996 boxy cut, oversized baffles, and ultra-lofted 700-fill RDS-certified goose down, this jacket combines unbeatable mountain performance with effortless cultural status.
Highlights & Key Features
- 700-Fill Goose Down: Unmatched warmth-to-weight ratio; certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) by Control Union.
- Iconic 1996 Baffles: Oversized horizontal quilting inspired by the revolutionary 1996 alpine original.
- Stowable Three-Piece Hood: Folds away seamlessly into the stand-up collar when not in use.
- Packable Convenience: The entire jacket stows into its own right-hand pocket for effortless travel packing.
- Heavy-Duty VISLON® Zipper: Exposed two-way front zipper with internal wind draft tube.
- Adjustable Hook-and-Loop Cuffs: Partial elastic cuffs with Velcro tabs to customize wrist fit.
- Hem Bungee Cinch: Shockcord cinch at hem allows tailored adjustability and draft protection.
Composition & Materials
| Brand & Line | The North Face — 1996 Retro Nuptse Series |
| Body Fabric | 40D x 40D 54 g/m² 100% Recycled Nylon Ripstop with non-PFC DWR finish |
| Collar & Yoke | 50D x 50D 69 g/m² 100% Recycled Nylon Taffeta with DWR finish |
| Insulation Fill | 700-Fill Pro-Grade Goose Down (RDS Certified) |
| Average Weight | Approx. 775 g |
| Style Identifier | NF0A3C8D |
Size & Fit Guide
Fit Profile: Relaxed Boxy Fit — Sits square across the shoulders with a slightly cropped 90s waist silhouette.
| Available Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
| Model Specs | Model is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) wearing size Medium |
| Center Back Length | 66.0 cm (Iconic waist-hitting boxy cut) |
| Sizing Advice | Fits true to size for the authentic boxy 1996 fit. Size down if you prefer a slimmer modern silhouette. |
Care & Maintenance Guide
- Machine wash warm (30°C–40°C) with liquid down detergent on delicate cycle.
- Do not use powdered soap or fabric softeners.
- Tumble dry low heat with 3 tennis balls for 2–3 cycles to restore full 700 loft.
- Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Store uncompressed on a wide hanger.
Authenticity, Delivery & Returns
Complete with original The North Face holographic label and tags.
Shipped in protected packaging with direct door-to-door tracking.
Easy returns and exchanges within 14 days of receiving your order.