Mummy hood
Also known as: Alpine hood
Close-fitting, high-drawn hood with narrow face opening – mountain sport standard.
Description
The mummy hood is a hood shape that fits closely around the head, fully encloses the nape, and has only a narrow face opening exposing eyes, nose and mouth. A drawcord pulls it further together so it closes mummy-like around the face – hence the name.
Structurally the mummy hood consists of three to five pattern pieces with anatomical shaping: a back panel, two side panels and a front facing that provides weather protection at the face opening. A stiff visor of reinforced hood edge or a metal wire holds the edge open and blocks wind. Drawcords at forehead and nape and elastic bands adjust the hood to helmet or head shape.
Mummy hoods are standard on mountain and ski jackets, expedition down parkas and weather shells for alpine use. They are usually helmet-compatible, three-way adjustable (horizontal, vertical, face opening) and equipped with reflective details.
Compared to simple bag hoods the mummy hood is cut much narrower and more functional – it does not flap in the wind and reliably protects from storm, rain and snow. Combined with a balaclava or buff it offers almost complete cold protection.
Properties
| Construction | 3–5 pieces, anatomical |
|---|---|
| Adjustment | Three-way adjustable |
| Compatibility | Helmet-compatible |
| Typical use | Mountain, ski jackets, expedition |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Hood (headgear) Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hood_(headgear)
- Bergzeit: Kapuzen-Typen bergzeit.de https://www.bergzeit.de/magazin/
