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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Thermoball Review https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:58:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Angie on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758786 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:01:03 +0000 Angie 1758786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisa, laughing with me always works - especially with warm thoughts. Love that.  Anonymous on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758767 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:31:59 +0000 Anonymous 1758767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Never laughing AT you, Angie, only at the way you describe weather And only with warm thoughts (no pun intended). Angie on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758670 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:13:42 +0000 Angie 1758670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz and Lisa, you're Canadian. It makes sense. Feel free to laugh at me. I can take it! When I'm in Hong Kong and my friends bundle up when it's 7C and say it's absolutely freezing - I GET IT. My type of cold people! (My client in Mexico City says it's freezing at 15C).  Suz, we have had THREE amazingly warm Springs and hot Summers in a row. Hopefully this is our new climate.  JAileen, high five. It's very damp in Seattle.  Why didn't I acclimatize? I'm wearing thermals now (inside), and it's 0C outside. Bring on the hot flashes.  JAileen on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758667 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 16:47:23 +0000 JAileen 1758667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We have a friend from North Dakota who doesn't wear a coat until it's below 20F (-7C) because, according to him, it isn't cold. I've actually seen this. I think he's crazy. On the other hand, when we go to San Francisco it can feel very cold at 50F (10C) because of the dampness. Anonymous on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758666 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 16:42:35 +0000 Anonymous 1758666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have to admit I'm laughing a bit at the image of Angie all bundled up in what I only wear when it gets to -20 or so.  When it's just at OC /32 F, I've been known to go out without a coat if I'm just in the car  I know, I know, we've had this conversation a million times before ....but it never gets old -- lol.    Suz on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758662 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 16:26:10 +0000 Suz 1758662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, you're so right. But you know, people do become acclimatized to the place they are. A friend of mine who is originally from Montreal now lives in Victoria. She has only been living there about 6 years, so she still gets quite a chuckle from fellow - Victorians who complain wildly about  the "horrible cold" in temperatures in the 6 C range. But at the same time, she admits that she has begun to find 0 C rather unpleasant! So, yes, it is all relative.  I never used to have much ability to handle heat but for some reason as I have become older I seem to tolerate heat much better. That goes against what many other women say, so who knows how it all works? It's a mystery.  Still, all in all, even with the damp, the Pacific NW weather will seem mild to me, for sure, and the only time I'll regret that is when summer doesn't feel hot enough. :)  Angie on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758656 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 16:11:01 +0000 Angie 1758656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, Suz and JAileen. That's why we can't live in Boston! (TRUTH, btw). I have ZERO resistance to the cold. I could happily never see snow and ice again. (Remember that I grew in humid and hot Asia and Africa - I have excellent resistance to the heat).  Suz, I go on about how I live in a cold place. But when you come to this side, you'll say you live in a mild place! HILARIOUS. It's all relative isn't it. And it makes complete sense to both of us.  Suz on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758605 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 14:13:06 +0000 Suz 1758605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, Summer! Highly recommended! And high five, Staysfit!! We are coat twins. Like you, I find it perfect for our current temperatures (which are much the same.) High five JAileen and Una, too!  Angie, I am chuckling at the thought of you so bundled for a walk in the same temps -- I'd be miserably hot dressed as you were, unless of course the dampness and wind were playing a role. I guess I'm more like Una -- I can easily see wearing this coat in the teens (F). I do think it can be awfully difficult to compare temperatures between regions. Quite often our thermometer temperature in the summer sounds quite pleasant, for example, but the humidity makes it feel so much hotter! And cold can be similar. Maybe the thermometer reads 35F but that 35 will feel much different in one region than another.  Summer on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758575 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:01:10 +0000 Summer 1758575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This looks highly suitable for a UK winter, Suz, at least for those of us in the south, where minimum temperatures seldom dip much below freezing.  Perfect for dog-walking. I think you deserve commission  for your comprehensive review! Staysfit on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758562 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:56:27 +0000 Staysfit 1758562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mine has been perfect for our current weather, which has been hovering just at freezing temperature or above, 32 F - 40 F. I sized up to a medium and am glad because a heavy knit sweater fits underneath, and with that, I think the coat will be good for slightly colder temps if I am active. It will not be warm enough if I am not. I love the length. I also exchanged mine for the pretty coral pink color that Suz showed, and it gets lots of complements. JAileen on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758494 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 02:29:01 +0000 JAileen 1758494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, you'd love it here (in summer!). I wore my thermoball this morning for dog walking. It was 31F, cloudy and windy. I had a fleece top, jeans, fleece hat and gloves. It was fine. I really like the length. Angie on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758465 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 01:06:57 +0000 Angie 1758465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's going to be GREAT for the PNW, Suz. Well, ladies. I'm a nambi pambi in cold weather (you knew that). I just took Sam on a frozen walk (about 0 Celsius), and hauled out my arctic Canadian puffer and wore thermal undies too. There is NO WAY I could have worn my tomato thermoball and felt warm enough. I need to retire in LA..... catgirl on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758459 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:47:42 +0000 catgirl 1758459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've worn mine into to high teens without being cold.  Now it's in the negatives and I need real down.  I get so many compliments on the color of the red one!  I sized up to a M. I have a short citron one from a while ago as well that is good for long car rides without getting sweaty.  I use it more like a heavy sweater. Suz on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758411 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 22:14:46 +0000 Suz 1758411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nice to see you, Lisa, and yes -- you are the NF expert! I had no idea that they had a special wash product. That's amazing. I love the sounds of your new stretch matte coat in ivory. It sounds elegant (for a gear coat). I'd like a white puffer too, eventually.  CJ, I read that this coat fits a bit on the small side. I bought a S when I usually take XS.  Anonymous on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758321 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:06:15 +0000 Anonymous 1758321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ As the happy owner of 3 Thermoballs (yes, crazy, I know, but DD gets a very wonderful discount from TNF so  - we take great advantage). one long and two short, I can say that they are OK in cold weather - to a point, but the best jackets ever for this mid-temperature time.....as Suz notes.  Elizabeth P - I too thought my long one wouldn't get wear in the dead cold of February Manitoba winters, but I wear mine all the time as car coat - usually for going to the gym or the grocery store, and it is comfortable and just fine.  According to DD, they aren't 'intended to be a -30 with windchill type of coat.  But aren't they terrific? And, something interesting : the weatherproofing properties only get better with washing.  TNF sells laundering kits (a wash and conditioning rinse) that you can use right in your washing machine.  All very technically researched and real.  My newest one is a stretch matte ivory - and I love it!  Glad you got one too Suz - wish the store  here had had the orange colour this fall or I would have bought it too.  El Cee on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758284 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:29:27 +0000 El Cee 1758284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for the review, Suz. Having a mid-weight winter coat is so important for a number of us. You and Elizabeth P are so right -- this one will make a fabulous "car coat"... not too bulky/heavy or overly warm. It will also be perfect for active days when your outdoor activities include a lot of walking and moving around. Elizabeth P on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758277 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:07:10 +0000 Elizabeth P 1758277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, I can see that it'll be a great car coat. Or a "drive your kid an hour to a curling bonspiel" coat (already done that a few times last weekend ).  Our climate often hovers in the 0 to -5 range, so I'm happy to hear others are finding it fine at a bit colder than we've experienced so far this year.  I also have a heavy duty coat for when it really gets cold. And I'd forgotten (or not registered) about the waterproof(ish) part, so that's good to know!  Esp here.... Anonymous on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758270 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 16:38:17 +0000 Anonymous 1758270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I bought this coat--love the hoodie for rain and wind conditions, particularly.  I wear a warm scarf on frigid days as winter has now set in. I wish I were braver in choosing color for coats (opting for a happy color) but I usually opt for neutral colors that I can easily jazz up with scarves and that will make me happy for several years.   I bought the urban navy.  I've a redhead so navy is a go-to neutral for me. At first, the bit of shine to the fabric bothered me but I'm now used to it. I tried on both the medium and large.  Neither was the "perfect" fit.  The large I swam in (for the body) but it fit better across the chest.  The medium is a bit snug across the chest but fits well in the body.  So I opted for the Medium.  I'm not sure if North Face jackets tend to run small or not.   It is supposed to be a fitted jacket.  I like the fact that it shows a bit of curve and I don't feel like I'm a marshmellow. Suz on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758260 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 16:08:02 +0000 Suz 1758260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Elizabeth, I am pretty sure it won't work for -20C temps -- but I was really looking for something for the between-range and for high activity. I am sure it will work for me when I go skating, for example -- with my polartec fleece and a cashmere sweater as layers. I can also see it as a kind of "car coat" puffer to throw on when I need to go pick up my daughter from some activity... Since I'm planning to move to a more temperate climate in the next year or so, I know it will be a good buy for the long term.  My grey Lole puffer is great for super cold sunny weather but far too hot and heavy for medium temps.  I knew you'd approve, Angie! I can really see this working well in Victoria.  Anonymous on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758259 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 16:06:06 +0000 Anonymous 1758259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ There's something about this jacket that is so slimming. The chevron quilting and the varying thickness of the stripes I think is really cool. That's exciting that you got it in pink! Angie on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758248 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:48:46 +0000 Angie 1758248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I bought this at the NAS in tomato red. WORK HORSE. I wear it to walk Sam half the time and to yoga all the time.  High five, thermoball twin.  Elizabeth P on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758247 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:48:39 +0000 Elizabeth P 1758247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting... as I've been a bit disappointed with mine.  Or rather, I am anticipating being a bit disappointed.  It seems great around the zero mark, and I've worn it quite a bit in the last couple of weeks, but I suspect it's NOT going to be warm enough when the winter sets in.  I was thinking yesterday that it might actually get put away for the winter! I sure hope you're right and I'm wrong!  Cuz I love the fit and colour of mine (the orangey red) Dana on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758239 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:37:44 +0000 Dana 1758239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I thought the Thermo Ball was an actual party you'd attended!! Suz on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758235 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:35:30 +0000 Suz 1758235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's a real winner for varied climates, it seems! It will pack easily, too. I'm really pleased it's working for you as well.  Anonymous on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758221 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:19:51 +0000 Anonymous 1758221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ditto from me - I purchased the light blue one at NAS. It is 12 degrees Fahrenheit today and I am happy as can be! JAileen on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758217 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:10:29 +0000 JAileen 1758217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I bought one in NAS and love its lightweight throw on and go quality. It's good to know it's good for light precipitation, too, not that we get much, here in the desert. Suz on "Thermoball Review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thermoball-review#post-1758206 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 14:55:29 +0000 Suz 1758206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm afraid I don't have a photo of myself in it yet, but like LaPedestrienne, I availed myself of the Black Friday sales and picked up a Thermoball Parka (like Angie, Una, Staysfit, and numerous others here.) I've taken it out in various conditions in the past week and it's a complete winner for my casual needs!  Incredibly lightweight, surprisingly warm and insulating for that weight, reasonably good in wind (though some reviews faulted it for that, I haven't found it a problem) and a real winner in misty rain, keeping me completely dry. It is probably best for temperate climates -- I haven't tried it in anything below about 0 C --  (or low 30s F) -- but if you're in motion and wearing insulating under-layers I suspect it would work for colder temps also. For reference, I don't run super cold except for my hands -- Reynauds, argh! -- but nor do I run warm. In other words, I consider myself average in my temperature tolerence. But my outdoor wear is for activity as a rule, not for waiting at bus stops and the like -- where I think warmer coats are more important.  I need a coat to throw on for my daily long walks in changeable weather, something for going to the gym, etc. and I was really looking for one in a bright happy colour. This definitely fits the bill. Thanks, Angie for the recommendation!