AVID WOMENS PACIFICO PERFORMANCE ZIP HOODIE
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Performance Built for Active Days Outdoors
The Avid Gear Pacifico Performance Zip Hoodie is engineered for women who want sun coverage without sacrificing movement or comfort. Built from AVIDry performance fabric, it blocks the sun, wicks sweat away from the skin, and dries fast so you stay focused on the water, the trail, or the beach rather than what you are wearing.
The full-length zipper lets you vent or close up in seconds, while the integrated hood adds coverage when the sun is directly overhead. Thumbhole cuffs keep sleeves in place during paddle strokes or overhead movement, and hand pockets provide a secure place for small essentials on the go.
AVIDry Fabric Technology
AVIDry is Avid Gear's proprietary performance fabric system. The blend combines a high-proportion polyester base for durability, moisture wicking, and wrinkle resistance with a spandex component that delivers four-way stretch in every direction. The result is a fabric that moves with the body rather than against it, making the Pacifico a natural fit for kayaking, paddleboarding, beach walks, fishing, or any activity where you want lightweight sun coverage and full range of motion.
A DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish is applied to the outer surface so light spray and mist bead up and roll off instead of soaking in. The finish also speeds up drying time when the hoodie does get wet.
Fit and Construction
The Pacifico is cut with an athletic trim fit that follows the body's natural lines without being restrictive. It is not boxy, and it is not compressive. The raglan-style sleeves reduce shoulder seam bulk and allow unrestricted arm rotation, which matters when you are paddling, casting, or hiking with poles. Seam placement and the four-way stretch work together so the hoodie stays in position through full range of motion rather than riding up or binding.
- Full-length zip-front closure with pull tab
- Integrated hood for overhead sun and wind coverage
- Thumbhole cuffs to anchor sleeves during active movement
- Hand pockets for lightweight essentials
- Athletic trim cut, not boxy, not compressive
- Raglan sleeve construction for unrestricted shoulder movement
Easy Care
The Pacifico is machine washable and wrinkle resistant, so it goes from the water to a bag and back again without needing special handling. The lightweight construction packs flat and does not add meaningful weight to a gear bag.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Avid Gear
- Model
- Pacifico Performance Zip Hoodie
- Category
- Women's Jackets / Tops
- Fabric
- 89% Polyester, 11% Spandex
- Fabric Technology
- AVIDry performance fabric
- Stretch
- 4-way stretch
- Finish
- DWR (Durable Water Repellent)
- Fit
- Athletic trim fit
- Closure
- Full-length zip front
- Hood
- Yes, integrated
- Thumbholes
- Yes
- Moisture Wicking
- Yes
- Quick Dry
- Yes
- Wrinkle Resistant
- Yes
- Care
- Machine washable
- MPN
- itemMatrix-38075
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is AVIDry fabric?
- AVIDry is Avid Gear's performance fabric technology. It wicks moisture away from the skin, dries quickly, and incorporates a DWR finish so light spray beads off the surface. Combined with four-way stretch spandex, it delivers sun coverage that moves with you rather than restricting movement.
- Is the Avid Gear Pacifico Zip Hoodie good for water sports?
- Yes. The quick-dry DWR finish, moisture-wicking construction, and full range of motion from four-way stretch make it well suited for paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, and other water-adjacent activities where you want sun coverage without a heavy layer.
- Does the Pacifico Performance Hoodie provide sun protection?
- The AVIDry performance fabric is designed to provide protection from the sun. The full-sleeve and integrated hood construction covers arms, wrists (with thumbholes), and head for layered coverage during prolonged outdoor exposure.
- How does the Avid Gear jacket fit?
- The Pacifico is cut with an athletic trim fit, described by Avid Gear as not too boxy and not too tight. Raglan sleeves reduce bulk at the shoulder and allow unrestricted arm rotation. Use the variant picker to select your size.
- Can I machine wash the Avid Gear Pacifico Hoodie?
- Yes. The Pacifico is machine washable and wrinkle resistant, so standard machine washing works fine. The lightweight polyester-spandex blend dries quickly after washing.
- Where can I buy the Avid Gear Women's Pacifico Performance Zip Hoodie?
- The Pacifico Zip Hoodie is available at Island Water Sports in store and online. Visit the product page and use the variant picker to select your size, then add to cart.
- What is the difference between the Avid Gear Pacifico and a standard zip hoodie?
- The Pacifico is built specifically for active outdoor use. It uses a technical performance fabric blend with moisture wicking, a DWR water-repellent finish, four-way stretch, and thumbhole cuffs. A standard hoodie typically uses cotton or cotton blends that absorb moisture, dry slowly, and have limited stretch, which makes them less practical for water sports or high-activity outdoor use.