Presenting a minimalist design, the Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody women's hooded softshell jacket is a versatile outer layer made of a highly breathable fabric, with wind-, abrasion- and weather-resistance properties. Its clean, athletic fit allows room for additional layers, while giving you freedom to move. Layering is the key of keeping you dry, warm and using your energy efficiently. Put into the right systems, a good sequence of layers moves moisture away from your skin, conserves or dissipates heat and provides you with weather protection. Here they are. The first layer, worn next-to-skin will provide warmth and quickly move moisture away from your skin. Then, the second layer, is the insulation and fleece, that provides warmth while also dissipating heat during periods of high output. And finally, the third layer, the shell, which is the most weather-protective layer, worn on the outside of all other layers.