Gamma Hoody
The Gamma softshell hoody is Arc'teryx's go-to breathable, weather-resistant layer for alpine climbing and everyday mountain use.
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Arc'teryx
Canadian technical outerwear brand from North Vancouver, known for Gore-Tex Alpha SV shells, Atom midlayers and its Veilance and LEAF sublines.
North VancouverOrigin
UnisexFocus
Gorpcore / OutdoorStyle
$$$$Price
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What to know about Arc'teryx
Climbing gear logic drives the clothing
It started making harnesses, and the laminated, low-seam construction from that work carries into Gore-Tex shells like the Alpha SV and Beta.
Sub-labels split the audience
Veilance handles design-led city wear, LEAF is built for military and tactical use, and PRO is made for working guides.
You pay for the shell system
Prices sit at the high end, and the range is organised around function tiers: Gore-Tex outer shells over Atom insulated midlayers.
The pieces that define Arc'teryx
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The Alpha SV and Beta hardshells are the laminated, low-seam Gore-Tex jackets that made Arc'teryx the benchmark for technical outerwear.
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How Arc'teryx fits
Overall fit
slightly small
Arc'teryx is widely described as cutting trim and athletic with long sleeves and hem, so it fits close on average builds and feels tight across the chest and shoulders for stockier wearers; hardshells are the roomiest pieces because they're engineered to layer.
Tip: Most people can take their usual size if they're lean, but broader or muscular builds typically size up one, especially in mid-layers and softshells.
High confidence · based on 30 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly small | close-fitting technical mid-layer shape with a slim helmet-compatible or trim hood | Consider going one size up if you want to wear it over more than a base layer or prefer a casual drape. |
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | clean, lightly tapered technical shirt shape (e.g. Skyline) that isn't overly slim | Take your normal size unless you want extra room across the chest. |
| Trousers & pants | slightly small | slim to regular with articulated knees and a gusseted crotch | Size up a waist if you're between sizes or have muscular thighs, and check the short inseam option if you're under about 5'9". |
| Jackets | true to size | Regular fit hardshells (Beta, Alpha) sit fairly clean with room for a mid-layer; Atom and softshells are noticeably trimmer | Stay true to size in hardshells like Beta/Alpha, but consider sizing up in Atom or Gamma pieces if you plan to layer or have a broad chest. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly small | trim athletic cut through the chest and waist, not boxy | Size up if you want a relaxed everyday tee rather than a next-to-skin performance fit. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Same construction language, cut as minimalist city tailoring
What changes: Urban/tailored rather than mountain performance, higher price
88% matchMammut
Alpine hardware heritage, ropes to Gore-Tex shells
What changes: Broader hardware/avalanche safety focus, less city crossover
85% matchNorrona
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What changes: Family-owned, less city/lifestyle spin-off ecosystem
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Nordic mountaineering build with eco-material obsession
What changes: Smaller range, quirkier detailing, less refined fit
Arc'teryx fit questions
Does Arc'teryx run big or small?
Arc'teryx fits slightly small. Most people can take their usual size if they're lean, but broader or muscular builds typically size up one, especially in mid-layers and softshells. Arc'teryx is widely described as cutting trim and athletic with long sleeves and hem, so it fits close on average builds and feels tight across the chest and shoulders for stockier wearers; hardshells are the roomiest pieces because they're engineered to layer.
How does Arc'teryx fit?
Arc'teryx is widely described as cutting trim and athletic with long sleeves and hem, so it fits close on average builds and feels tight across the chest and shoulders for stockier wearers; hardshells are the roomiest pieces because they're engineered to layer. Overall shape: trim, athletic cut with a slightly dropped-hem, articulated silhouette.
How do Arc'teryx hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Arc'teryx hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly small. Consider going one size up if you want to wear it over more than a base layer or prefer a casual drape. Shape: close-fitting technical mid-layer shape with a slim helmet-compatible or trim hood.
How do Arc'teryx shirts & overshirts fit?
Arc'teryx shirts & overshirts fits true to size. Take your normal size unless you want extra room across the chest. Shape: clean, lightly tapered technical shirt shape (e.g. Skyline) that isn't overly slim.
How do Arc'teryx trousers & pants fit?
Arc'teryx trousers & pants fits slightly small. Size up a waist if you're between sizes or have muscular thighs, and check the short inseam option if you're under about 5'9". Shape: slim to regular with articulated knees and a gusseted crotch.
Brand facts
Arc'teryx designs technical outerwear, packs and climbing equipment from North Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in 1989 as Rock Solid by Dave Lane and renamed Arc'teryx in 1991. Its range centres on Gore-Tex shells such as the Alpha SV and Beta, Atom insulated midlayers, and harnesses built with laminated, low-seam construction. Sub-labels include Veilance for design-led city wear, LEAF for military and tactical use, and PRO for guides. The brand is owned by Amer Sports, controlled by an ANTA Sports-led consortium, which listed on the NYSE in February 2024. Greater China is a major sales market.
- Founded
- 1989
- Origin
- North Vancouver, Canada
- Made in
- Canada
- Price
- $$$$
- Typical prices
- Jackets $356–$635 · Footwear $146–$190 · T-shirts $68–$73
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Gorpcore / Outdoor, Techwear, Minimalist / Contemporary, Athleisure / Sportswear