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The North Face Jackets Black Friday 2026 UK: Waterproof or Insulated
The North Face jackets for Black Friday 2026 in the UK: waterproof shells, insulated and down jackets, fleece, UK sizing, and listing checks.
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The North Face’s jackets fall into four groups: waterproofs such as the Antora, synthetic insulated jackets such as the ThermoBall Eco, down puffers such as the Nuptse, and fleece such as the Denali. For Black Friday 2026 in the UK, match the jacket to wet or dry cold first, then compare style names and sizes.
Wet cold or dry cold
British winters are more often damp than freezing, and that changes the choice. A waterproof keeps rain off but adds little warmth. Synthetic insulation keeps you warm even when it gets wet. Down is the warmest for its bulk but loses loft when soaked. Fleece breathes well and dries fast, but wind and rain pass through it. A waterproof worn over a fleece or synthetic jacket covers most days.
The North Face jackets to compare
Decide what the jacket is for first: rain, cold or a mid layer. Then match the style name on the tag and check the size chart the seller uses.
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The Antora waterproof
The Antora is a two-layer, 70-denier DryVent waterproof with a DWR coating made without PFCs. It weighs about 346 g. The hood adjusts, but there are no pit zips, and it breathes less than technical mountain shells, so it is a jacket for commuting, dog walks and town rather than a hard day in the hills. It does not pack into its own pocket. Buying a size that fits over a fleece makes it usable all year.
Synthetic or down insulation
The ThermoBall Eco uses synthetic PrimaLoft fibres shaped to behave like clusters of down, and it keeps insulating when wet. It is made from fully recycled materials, weighs about 518 g and works either under a waterproof or on its own.
Down gives more warmth for the same bulk. The 1996 Retro Nuptse uses 700-fill down in a water-resistant shell with a stowable hood. It is a boxy, cropped jacket made for cold, dry weather. The Nuptse page covers the jacket and the gilet in detail.
Fleece: the Retro Denali
The Retro Denali is a heavy fleece in fully recycled polyester, with nylon panels on the chest, shoulders and elbows that block wind and resist wear. It weighs about 723 g in a men’s medium, has four pockets and a short, relaxed fit. It is designed to zip into compatible North Face shells.
| What to compare | Antora | ThermoBall Eco | Nuptse | Denali |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterproof | Yes | No | Water-resistant | No |
| Warm when damp | Little warmth | Yes | Loses loft | Partly |
| Weight | 346 g | 518 g | Check the product page | 723 g (men’s M) |
| Layering | Over a warm layer | Mid or outer | Outer | Mid or outer |
The brand overview and other UK pages are on The North Face Black Friday UK.
Checking a jacket listing
Confirm the style name on the inside label, since “North Face jacket” could mean any of these. Check the gender and letter size, and ask for chest and length measurements in centimetres. On a used waterproof, look inside for peeling seam tape. On insulated jackets, look for flat patches. If the seller is outside the UK, ask about import charges and the returns process before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Which North Face jacket is best for British rain?
A waterproof such as the Antora keeps rain out. If you want warmth too, the synthetic ThermoBall keeps insulating when damp, while down such as the Nuptse is best kept for dry, cold days.
Does the Antora have pit zips?
No. The Antora has no underarm vents and breathes less than technical shells, so it suits walking around town and commuting more than steep hill walks.
Sources
- The North Face Antora - Women's ReviewOutdoorGearLab
- The North Face ThermoBall Eco Jacket reviewAdvnture
- The North Face Retro Denali ReviewOutdoorGearLab
Part of our guide to The North Face Black Friday 2026 UK: Nuptse and Jackets.