We love versatile clothes, and a vest is one of those wonderfully versatile pieces of clothing you can use for various occasions. A padded womens body warmer is a practical layering piece, as it can be worn in different ways. You can wear a vest as casual outerwear over a soft fleece jacket, or as an inner layer under one of our waterproof coats. When the weather is milder, wear it over your blouse and show off your sleeves, while still adding an extra layer of heat to your core.

Our womens gilets come in a variety of colours and looks based on what activity you have planned and what climate you’re tackling. If you’re looking for a vest for everyday errands in the city, you can opt for a hooded and quilted puffer vest with an urban fit. Complete your outfit with a cool pair of boots and denim jeans, and you’re ready for your city adventure.

Or why not go for an exclusive and luxuriously warm down padded vest with a high collar and a shell made from recycled polyester? For your coldest action adventures, a down insulated vest is the best option. Are you going skiing or camping on a chilly mountain with the kids? Imagine being surrounded by nature, waking up early in the morning, and seeing the trees lit up by the sunrise lighting. Add a cosy down vest to that, and you’ll be able to enjoy your nature quest without complaints.

Down clothes are the ultimate warmth standard and are also wonderfully lightweight. That means that they’re light and comfortable, allowing you to stay active for as long as you like on your visits to the great outdoors. It also means that they’re incredibly packable, making it easy to roll them up in your bag. Just throw it into one of your backpacks when you're travelling along with any other item you’ll need on the road. One undeniavle advantage is they are easy to store during spring and summer.

Of course, our collection also includes lighter technical vests, perfect for when you’re planning to hit the trail. Columbia is a hiking specialist, and our water resistant and breathable sports vests are the perfect trekking companions. Many have practical pockets, such as interior security pockets, where you can store a mobile device or some other important item. Just zip up your vest and pockets and keep yourself and your belongings safe and warm when the temperatures dip.

Omni-Heat™: Columbia’s insulation technology

Our advanced thermal-reflective technology is the key to the lightweight heat that our vests deliver. It retains and reflects body heat, with the goal of allowing you to enjoy your outdoor adventure as long as possible. Skip wearing a ton of stuffy layers with this heat retention.

Columbia’s reflective technologies include Omni-Heat™ Infinity, Omni-Heat™ Black Dot, Omni-Heat™ 3D and Omni-Heat™ Reflective. The technology utilises tiny golden dots, black dots, silver reflectors and silver dots to reflect your body heat.

At the same time, we know that warmth isn’t everything. That’s why we also make sure that our thermal clothing is also highly breathable. Our vests are all made of fabrics with breathability and moisture-wicking, allowing excess warmth and moisture to escape. As a result, outdoor enthusiasts can keep on the move for as long as they like, while staying dry inside and out. Next-to-skin comfort is also optimised, with small pods of soft fibre creating a comfortable air gap between your skin and the fabric.

Which body warmer or gilet suits you the best?

When shopping for the perfect vest for you, don’t settle for the first sleeveless piece of clothing you stumble across. Our body warmers and gilets provide maximum movement and comfort, as well as ultimate warmth and practicality. Use the filter function on our online shop to browse through different options. Our vests are available in a wide range of popular colours you can choose from, with shades such as black, cornstalk, dark nocturnal, olive green, copper and coral. You can also find vests with different design features, such as with or without a hood. You can also consider how long you want your vest to be. Do you prefer a shorter body warmer or a longline gilet?

You can also narrow down choices by picking what activity you’ll be performing in the gilet and what level of warmth you need. Do you want a body warmer for urban activities or sports activities, such as hiking or walking? Do you want a gilet in the category “light warmth” or “warm”? Keep in mind the weather conditions you’re facing. Do you prefer a vest with down insulation or synthetic insulation?

You’ll also find vests in our collection with varying levels of water resistance. While some have no water protection, others are water resistant. Water resistant gilets are not quite waterproof, but can withstand a drizzle. Some of our body warmers have the technology Omni-Shield™, making them both water and stain repellent. Omni-Shield™ vests prevent liquids from being absorbed into your vest’s fabric.

Think about what features are important to you in a vest to find a hiking companion you can enjoy exploring nature in for a long time!

Keep discovering our new women collection and the many categories of womens jackets that Columbia offers:

• womens parka coat
• womens waterproof jacket
• womens coats
• quilted puffer jacket women's
• black puffer jacket womens
• lightweight puffer jacket women
• womens puffer jacket with hood
• quilted jacket womens
• women's parka with hood
• ski jackets women
• women's 3 in 1 jacket
• long puffer jacket women
• hiking jacket womens
• womens walking jacket
• womens windbreaker jacket
• softshell women's jacket
• womens casual jackets

And don’t forget to check out our mens puffer jacket collection to explore our line of insulated mens jackets.