Nalehko – Men's Alpha Hoody 120

Product detailed description

The Nalehko Alpha Hoody 120 men's sweatshirt is synonym for perfection. You'll be hard-pressed to find an active insulation on the market that is more breathable, lighter, and more packable than Polartec® Alpha.

Miraculous Properties

Originally, Polartec® Alpha was originally developed for the uniforms of U.S. special forces, who required a highly breathable yet very warm material that could withstand moisture during both static and dynamic activities. The technology used thus allows the material to offer excellent thermal adaptability in changing conditions and during various phases of physical activity. Most manufacturers hide Polartec® Alpha under a lining, but we’ve made the entire sweatshirt out of Polartec Alpha alone, because it’s incredibly comfortable against the skin and handles moisture wicking far better than a lining. All available data speaks for itself.

Polartec Alpha is twice as breathable, a third more packable, and dries three times faster than most standard fleeces on the market.

Second Skin

At NALEHKO, we fell in love with this miraculous material several years ago, which ultimately led us to create our own collection of jackets and hoodies made from it. Last year, we launched our hybrid jacket Nalehko Alpha Aspiring, which quickly gained a large number of enthusiastic customers. The next logical step is a sweatshirt that works perfectly as a base layer or mid-layer when paired with a T-shirt. Worn directly against the skin, it feels literally like a second skin. The material is so comfortable that once you put on the Alpha, you won’t want to take it off.

We first created a hoodie with a fabric weight of 60 g/m² called Alpha Hoody 60. But now, based on your requests, we’ve expanded the collection to include a version with double the fabric weight. So now we have the Alpha Hoody 120! At this weight, it’s a hoodie designed more for colder conditions—autumn, winter, and early spring. In the mountains, however, thanks to its excellent properties, it will be usable even in the summer, for example as a replacement for a light down jacket.

Minimalism First

As is our custom, we focused primarily on a simple, clean design. The Alpha Hoody 120 is thus a symbol of minimalism. Don’t look for any zippers, pockets, or drawstrings here. In the end, they’re not needed at all. The hoodie simply slips over your head, and you immediately feel cozy. If you get a little chilly, pull the simple hood over your head—it fits snugly thanks to the elastic drawstring. The sleeves and bottom hem feature elastic trim, and the cut is designed to restrict movement as little as possible. When choosing the right size, always refer to the included size chart.

We also offer a women's version: Nalehko Alpha Hoody 120.

Please note that this is an extremely lightweight material and must be handled with care—then it will serve you for a long time.

If you are unsure about which fleece to choose, we have prepared a NALEHKO guide for you.

A more comprehensive analysis of mid-layers on our blog.. 

Nalehko Alpha Hoody 120:

• Weight: 205 ± 5 g (size M).
• Polartec® Alpha Direct 120 synthetic insulation (120 g/m²).
• 100% Polyester (78% recycled material).
• Simple hood with elastic hem.
• Elastic cuffs and hem.
• Designed by Nalehko.
• Made in the Czech Republic.