This limited-edition item is the women's Helvetia II Drop W Half Snap Fleece from Columbia Sportswear Japan Co., Ltd. It features the carpet pattern from Portland International Airport (PDX), the gateway to Portland, where the brand was founded.
The company says the local design expresses its affection for Portland and the brand's roots.
A Cropped Fleece With a Drawcord Hem
The women's style number is XL9121. Made from 100% polyester Sherpa pile with an allover print, it has a cropped silhouette with a shorter length. The half-snap neckline opens and closes with snap buttons partway down the front.
It has a zippered chest pocket and elastic binding at the cuffs and neckline. The hem has a drawcord, and the brand also suggests cinching it to create a rounded shape.
Note: The placement of the allover print varies depending on where the fabric is cut.
Women's Fleece Measurements and Care
It comes in four sizes: S, M, L, and XL. The actual garment measurements listed in the official online store are as follows.
- S: Length 54.5 cm, chest 114.5 cm, center-back-to-cuff sleeve length 85 cm
- M: Length 56 cm, chest 119.5 cm, center-back-to-cuff sleeve length 86.5 cm
- L: Length 57 cm, chest 127 cm, center-back-to-cuff sleeve length 88.5 cm
- XL: Length 58.5 cm, chest 134.5 cm, center-back-to-cuff sleeve length 90 cm
The care instructions advise fastening the buttons and zippers, washing separately from other items, and using a laundry net. They also state not to use fabric softener or leave the item wet for a prolonged period, and to reshape and hang it to dry immediately after washing.
Prolonged exposure to light may also cause discoloration, and friction or rubbing during wear may cause pilling.
Limited-Edition Fleece Price, Release Date, and Retailers
- Product name: Helvetia II Drop W Half Snap Fleece (women's)
- Style number: XL9121
- Material: Sherpa pile (100% polyester)
- Color: 454 (Reef PDX Carpet)
- Price: ¥12,100 (tax included)
- Release date: Monday, October 19, 2026
- Retailers (physical stores): COLUMBIA TOKYO FLAGSHIP (M's Harajuku, 6-27-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) and Columbia Minamihorie (Yamazaki Building 1F, 1-19-27 Minamihorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka)
- Retailers (online): Columbia official online store. Women's Helvetia II Drop W Half Snap Fleece product page
Image: courtesy of Columbia Sportswear Japan Co., Ltd.
