Waterproof parka for women – Parka Women
A relaxed parka with clean lines, an adjustable hood and a waist you can cinch or leave loose. 20,000 mm waterproof, which means a full day of rain stays outside; a breathable membrane that opens as you warm up; about 800 g in size M, so it packs flat in a carry-on. Three-layer Schoeller® fabric, taped seams, made in Europe.
French sizing, standard fit. Between two sizes? Take the larger one. The model wears S.
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3-layer Swiss NanoSphere® waterproofing
Adaptive breathability membrane
Water-repellent at the fibre level
NOSO® taped seams
Windproof
Thermo-adaptive lining
Lightweight construction
Stain-resistant & quick-drying
Adjustable hood
100% made in Europe
Product details.
Details
A lightweight women’s parka jacket with a relaxed silhouette and drawstring waist. Wear it loose over a knit or draw it in for a more defined shape. An adjustable hood, back ventilation flap and five pockets make it easy to live in.
Design
- Relaxed fit; shorter than the Unisex Parka.
- Drawstring waist and adjustable hood.
- Zip fastening beneath a snap-button front.
- Adjustable button cuffs.
- Back ventilation flap and two front flaps.
- Two shoulder straps.
- Two patch pockets and three inside pockets.
- Internal eyewear hoop.
Fabric & technology
- Waterproof & windproof
- Swiss Schoeller® fabric blocks rain and wind. The fabric has a waterproof rating of at least 20,000 mm.
- Adaptive breathability
- The C-Change® membrane becomes more breathable as you warm up, helping excess heat and moisture escape. In cooler conditions, it reduces heat loss.
- Water-repellent at the fibre level
- Schoeller® Nanosphere® replicates a lotus leaf: water beads and rolls off before it can penetrate. No coating to wear off.
- Taped seams
- NOSO® tape seals the stitching to help prevent water passing through the seams.
- Lining
- Climate-Shell™ lining combines breathability, moisture absorption and heat retention.
- Construction
- Lightweight, quick-drying fabric. The coat is made entirely in Europe.
Delivery & returns
Ships from Berlin, including to the US. Delivery costs are shown at checkout.
14 days to return or exchange.
Composition & care
- Outer fabric: 58% polyester, 30% polyurethane, 12% polyamide.
- Quilted lining and trim: 100% polyester.
- Lining: 100% viscose.
- Pockets: 100% polyamide.
- Label: 100% cotton.
A damp cloth is usually enough for a small mark. For a wash, use a gentle cold cycle with no spin or fabric softener, then hang to dry. Gentle hydrocarbon dry cleaning and very gentle professional wet cleaning are also suitable.
To refresh the water-repellent finish, steam or iron the outer shell on high heat with steam, following the care label. The heat reactivates the nano water-repellent finish.
Size & fit
French sizing, with a standard fit. Between sizes? Choose the larger one. Use the size guide to check the shoulders and the room you want for layers.
| cm | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 101 | 105 | 109 | 113 | 117 | 121 |
| Waist | 103 | 107 | 111 | 115 | 119 | 123 |
| Hip | 107 | 111 | 115 | 119 | 123 | 127 |
| Sleeves | 61.9 | 62.6 | 63.3 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Shoulders | 42.5 | 43.5 | 44.5 | 45.5 | 46.5 | 47.5 |
| Back length | 78.9 | 79.6 | 80.3 | 81 | 81.7 | 82.4 |
Why it costs €595.
One coat instead of three.
- Your everyday coatA considered silhouette, from the morning meeting to dinner.
- Your raincoatWaterproof fabric, taped seams and a hood for the change in the forecast.
- Your travel layerLightweight, breathable comfort for the journey, with the style and weather protection you want when you arrive.
From APA coat owners.
- ★★★★★
One of the best jackets I’ve ever owned. The fit is near perfect.
Alex, Sweden - ★★★★★
Very breathable, as advertised. I felt ‘just right’ most of the time.
Ken, Hong Kong - ★★★★★
The quality and the looks are great. My favourite jacket going to work.
Alessandro, Italy - ★★★★★
Very useful for everyday wear and when travelling. I want another one in a different colour.
Chiaki, Japan - ★★★★★
Simple as that. Thermal properties are just amazing.
Florian, Germany - ★★★★★
The fabrics look great, the sewing is great. Nothing I’ve bought online comes near it.
Malte, Germany
For the things in your pockets.
The APA × Dzaino travel pouch keeps small essentials together. Handmade in Berlin from fabric left over from our coats.
Choose your travel pouchGood to know.
How is it different from the Unisex Parka?
The Women’s Parka is shorter, with its own silhouette and measurements. The Unisex Parka has more length. Both have an adjustable waist.
Is it a winter parka?
It’s a lightweight coat for rain and wind. Add a warm layer when it gets colder; it isn’t a heavily insulated winter parka for snow. With a couple of layers underneath it is comfortable down to about 0 °C.
Does it fit in a carry-on?
Folded in thirds it fits beside a laptop sleeve. About 800 g in size M, a little more or less depending on the model and size. The Parka Women and the Classic Women are the lightest to pack.
Is a trench coat waterproof?
A classic cotton trench isn’t; it handles drizzle, not a downpour. APA trench coats are: the fabric is rated 20,000 mm waterproof and every seam is taped, so rain stays out.
Every APA coat is built this way: the Classic Women, the Classic Men, the Parka Women and the Parka Unisex.
Waterproof and breathable at the same time?
Yes. The membrane keeps liquid water out and lets moisture vapour escape: 5,000 to 20,000 g/m² a day, depending on temperature.
What size should I choose?
We use French sizing. Women’s cuts are true to size. Men’s cuts are slim: from M upwards, go up one size. Between two? Take the larger.
Every product page has the size chart. Still unsure? Tell us what you usually wear and we’ll help.
What if it isn’t quite right?
You have 14 days from delivery to return or exchange. Try it on at home, keep the labels and packaging, and we refund to your original payment method. Return shipping is deducted from the refund: EUR 9.90 within Europe, EUR 65 from the United States. For other countries we quote the return shipping before you send anything.
Trench or parka — which one is for me?
The trenches have a tailored silhouette and removable hood, with a removable belt on the women’s version. The parkas are more relaxed, with an adjustable waist and hood. The Women’s Parka is shorter; the Unisex Parka gives you more length. Same weather protection, different ways to wear it.
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Size guide
Parka Women
French sizing, standard fit. Between two sizes? Take the larger one. The model wears S.
Coat measurements
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 101 | 105 | 109 | 113 | 117 | 121 |
| Waist | 103 | 107 | 111 | 115 | 119 | 123 |
| Hip | 107 | 111 | 115 | 119 | 123 | 127 |
| Sleeves | 61.9 | 62.6 | 63.3 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Shoulders | 42.5 | 43.5 | 44.5 | 45.5 | 46.5 | 47.5 |
| Back length | 78.9 | 79.6 | 80.3 | 81 | 81.7 | 82.4 |
Measured on the closed coat, all the way around. To compare, lay a coat you like flat, measure it across at the chest and double the number.
Your size in other countries
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 34 | 36 | 38–40 | 42–44 | 46–48 | 50–52 |
| UK | 4 | 6–8 | 10–12 | 14–16 | 18–20 | 22 |
| USA | 2 | 4–6 | 8–10 | 12–14 | 16–18 | 20 |
| Germany | 32 | 34 | 36–38 | 40–42 | 44–46 | 48–50 |
| Italy | 36 | 38–40 | 42–44 | 46–48 | 50–52 | 54 |
| Japan | 5 | 7–9 | 11–13 | 15–17 | 19–21 | 23 |
Where the coat is measured
Still unsure? Size & fit in the FAQ or write to info@apa-intemporal.com. You have 14 days to return or exchange.