Patagonia Women's Classic Retro-X Vest - River River: Amanita Red
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How do you reinvent an icon? Patagonia cleaned up their soft ½"-pile Retro-X fleece by using 100% Repreve® recycled polyester, which is certified by OceanCycle and sourced from coastal communities at risk of plastic pollution. In vest form, this new material takes on the heritage look (knocked off by brands around the world) and the windproof core warmth that you've come to know. With special considerations such as a more relaxed silhouette, fuzziness on the inside of the collar and an updated pocket shape that harkens back to the early 2000s, it's a fresh take on an old favorite that's sure to stick with you through the years.
Fabric details
Soft, warm, windproof vest made of 100% Repreve® recycled polyester ½"-pile fleece certified by OceanCycle and sourced from coastal communities at risk of plastic pollution; lined with 100% recycled polyester taffeta with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish made without intentionally added PFAS
Full-Front Zip with Internal Wind Flap
Full-length, front-zip taffeta hung liner inside the vest, with an internal wind flap and a relaxed fit
Zippered Chest and Handwarmer Pockets
One zippered left-chest pocket built with 100% NetPlus® 100% postconsumer recycled nylon faille made from recycled fishing nets to help reduce ocean plastic pollution; two zippered handwarmer pockets are lined with 100% recycled polyester brushed tricot
Fleece-Lined Collar
Fleece-lined stand-up collar with NetPlus® 100% postconsumer recycled nylon faille on the outer collar and trim
Hip Length
Hip length
Modernized Classic
Modernized take on a heritage classic offers versatility through the years
Supporting the People Who Made This Product
Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labour
Delivery
Same-day Dispatch
Orders placed before 2 pm are usually dispatched the same day.
Orders after 2pm are typically dispatched the next working day.
Deliveries are made Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm.
Free Delivery
Free delivery is available for orders over £100, excluding surfboards.
International Shipping
Delivery to international destinations is estimated at 7–12 working days, depending on the country.
For orders shipped outside the EU, the customer (importer) may be responsible for customs duties or import tax.
If import duty is unpaid and the item is impounded by customs, Balsa Surf may not offer a refund.
If such an item is returned, any refund would be minus:
Postage costs -
Any extra costs incurred in returning the item to them.
Returns / Refunds Policy
14-day returns on all eligible items.
Items must be unused and in original packaging.
Return postage is the customer’s responsibility.
Refunds processed once we receive the item back.
FAQs
Not sure on size?
Check our size guide on the variant dropdown above, or pop into the Porthcawl shop to try it on. Happy to swap for free if it’s wrong.
Is it suitable for cold UK waters?
If it’s listed in a winter category, yes. For wetsuits specifically: 5/4mm for winter, 4/3mm spring/autumn, 3/2mm summer. Still unsure? Message us — we surf the same breaks you do.
Can I collect in-store instead of delivery?
Yes — select Local Pickup at checkout. Usually ready the same day if ordered before 2pm.
What if it arrives damaged or wrong?
Let us know within 48 hours and we’ll sort a replacement or refund. No quibbles.
Can you help me choose?
Absolutely — drop us a message or call the shop. Real surfers answering, not a chatbot.
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