Last Updated: April 5, 2022
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Review of the North Face Women’s Metropolis Parka – How Toasty Warm Is It?

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North Face Metropolis Parka

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Whenever someone mentions North Face, I immediately think of their jackets. Especially the thin men’s ones, which so many celebrities wore and basically made famous. But those are not the only type of jackets they make.

In fact, North Face is becoming a really popular brand when it comes to winter jackets and parkas. Most of them are really well designed, and don’t just look really good, but are also really warm. Which is perfect for the upcoming months.

In this review, we will check out the women’s Metropolis parka – the perfect long parka for all any women out there who is perpetually cold!

Pros

  • Stylish looking jacket
  • Warm enough for Fall
  • Affordable option

Cons

  • Not waterproof
  • Only 500 down fill

Product Information

  • North Face Metropolis Parka is pretty warm, lightweight and it looks great. It's not windproof or waterproof but works well in the cold with its 500 down fill. The long cut is also great at keeping the cold out.

Shell Materials And Properties

The outer shell of this parka is made from a few different materials – depending on the color of the jacket. There are actually three different styles, all of which have different nylon/polyester ratios – solids, heathers, and HCVs (please don’t google it :>).

The solids are made from 100% Nylon, which is actually the best option there is. Nylon itself is the sturdiest material and not just for jackets. The heathers are made from 55% Polyester and 45% Nylon, which is okay I guess. And pretty much the worst are the HCVs, which have 83% Polyester and 17% Nylon. I would definitely recommend you get a solid color if you want the highest quality materials in your jacket.

You can spot this by the color or style name – it should say solid/heather/HCV. However, there is no difference in terms of water resistance between the three – all of them have a DWR finish. But don’t expect a lot from the jacket, since it is water-repellent at best. So, I would advise you to avoid wearing it in heavy rain.

And, regardless of which material your jacket is made of, it will be machine washable. So, at least you don’t have to worry about getting it dry cleaned when it eventually gets dirty. One more thing I want to mention is that the parka has a two-way front zipper, but it does not have a storm flap. So, it is wind resistant, but it is not windproof, like most men’s jackets are.

Overall, the exterior properties of this jacket are so