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The Hood Vest

A classic vest, refined in rare materials.

Regular price 3,800 CAD

Worldwide shipping & duties included

The Hood Vest is a classic puffer vest re-edited the Olmsted way, crafted exclusively in Ever Wax Olive organic waxed cotton and insulated with 100% Canadian eiderdown. Finished with a deep protective hood and oversized hand-warming pockets, it offers lightweight warmth and timeless utility.

FIT & STYLE

Product length is approx 27" / 69 cm.

• Oversized silhouette
• Boxy fit
• Low armhole for layering

SHIPPING

Orders will ship within 10 days from the order date. You can return any item purchased on Olmsted's online store within 10 days of the delivery date. Olmsted offers Complimentary shipping and returns worldwide. Learn more about our Customer care and warranty.

CARE

Dry cleaning is recommended on the majority of our jackets. Please always refer to care labels available inside your Olmsted piece for specific cleaning instructions. 

Just Ask us!

Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or requests. We’re so excited to handcraft your unique Canadian Eiderdown piece.

Because every piece of Olmsted Outerwear is made to order, yours is well…yours! That means that it’ll be in handmade production in our Montreal atelier.

Made-to-order is the new luxury. Now’s the perfect time to request any specific adjustments you might want.

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THERMAL INDEX

LIGHT 5°C / -5°C
Light insulation for In-between weather adventures.

Our thermal index is a general guidance to help our customers choose the right product. Warmth perception may vary based on individual comfort and environmental factors.  

KEY FEATURES

• Fully insulated
• Classic (10 oz) organic waxed cotton canvas windproof & rainproof
• EverWax™ Olive soft matt finish with a subtle patina
• Deep insulated hood.
• Deep insulated hand-warming pockets

• Roomy shoulder holes designed for layering
• Hidden spring snaps closure
• High-low hem

MATERIALS

Insulation 100% Canadian Eiderdown. Sustainably harvested & collected from the nests.

Lining A 100g silky fabric woven in Como, Italy from 100% GRS Recycled Nylon (PA). Down-proof, breathable, and easy to maintain, it ensures comfort against the skin while keeping eiderdown in and moisture out.

Hardware Hidden spring snap closure.

OUTER SHELL

Shell Classic Waxed Cotton, proofed in Scotland. 

Ever Wax Olive is an organic waxed cotton developed by Halley Stevensons and traditionally proofed in Scotland. The fabric is finished with 100% plant-based waxes and oils, resulting in a naturally water-resistant canvas with a dry, tactile hand and a timeless, rugged character.

This waxed cotton is designed to evolve with wear. Creases, marks, and subtle patina develop over time, giving each piece a lived-in appearance unique to its owner. As with all natural waxed canvases, the fabric should be sponge-cleaned only. During the first weeks of wear, slight oil transfer may occur, a normal characteristic of plant-based wax finishes and part of its authentic aging process.

Free from synthetic coatings, this textile reflects a traditional, low-impact approach to weather protection while offering durability, breathability, and long-term beauty.

The Hood Vest

The Hood Vest is a singular piece within the collection, defined by its exclusive use of Ever Wax Olive — a rare organic waxed cotton developed by Halley Stevensons and proofed in Scotland. No other Olmsted piece is made in this fabric, making The Hood Vest a quiet outlier: familiar in form, distinctive in substance.

This is the classic puffer vest, re-edited the Olmsted way. Clean lines, controlled volume, and a protective silhouette meet the rugged elegance of plant-based waxed canvas. Paired with 100% Canadian eiderdown, the rarest and most temperature-adaptive insulation on earth, it delivers exceptional warmth without weight.

A deep, sculptural hood offers true protection, while oversized hand-warming pockets anchor the piece in function and comfort. The Ever Wax Olive outer shell will evolve with wear, developing a natural patina unique to its owner — a fabric that records time, movement, and climate.

Timeless, practical, and defined by rare materials and purposeful design, The Hood Vest stands apart as an essential built to age, endure, and remain relevant season after season.

The Hood Vest

Ever Wax Olive is an organic waxed cotton by Halley Stevensons, proofed in Scotland with plant-based waxes. Naturally water-resistant, breathable, and designed to develop a rich patina over time.