The North Face TNF Classic 1990 Mountain Jacket – Sand / Black XBK5201021-SND
The North Face TNF Classic 1990 Mountain Jacket – Sand / Black XBK5201021-SND
The North Face TNF Classic 1990 Mountain Jacket – Sand / Black
The 1990 Mountain Jacket in its most neutral register. This The North Face TNF Classic 1990 Mountain Jacket in Sand / Black carries the same construction standard as the original — Gore-Tex 2L, YKK hardware throughout, Tajima embroidery, original-spec lining — in the colorway that is the most seasonless and universally wearable of the eight. Warm light sand/tan body with black contrast shoulder and sleeve panels — lighter and warmer than the khaki, the sand ground reading as desert and arid terrain rather than military field, the colorway that sits equally well in urban and outdoor contexts without committing to either. The black panels anchor the warm ground without competing with it; the combination is the 1990 at its most quietly confident.
The fabric is the same foundation. Gore-Tex 2L (two-layer) construction — outer face fabric bonded to a Gore-Tex membrane, delivering waterproofing, windproofing, and breathability simultaneously. High-intensity DWR treatment on the outer surface + Gore-Tex membrane inner layer = three-stage waterproof effect that performs in sustained precipitation without trapping internal moisture. Original-spec taffeta and brushed tricot lining — the interior that improves fit, warmth, and comfort against the body.
The hardware specification is unchanged. Full YKK zipper specification throughout — every zipper rated to 100,000 pull cycles. Custom-tooled metal snap hardware — all six snap buttons oriented in the same direction, clear dimensional lettering, the production discipline standard. Original-spec hook-and-loop closures. Tajima machine embroidery reproduction of the TNF circle logo — structured, dimensional, precise — on the left chest and back right shoulder. Adjustable hood with toggle. Ribbed cuffs. Two front zip pockets + one left chest zip pocket. The 1990 in sand: the jacket that goes everywhere.
Key Features
- Gore-Tex 2L construction — outer DWR treatment + Gore-Tex membrane; three-stage waterproof effect; waterproof + windproof + breathable simultaneously
- Original-spec taffeta + brushed tricot lining — improved fit, warmth, and comfort
- Full YKK zipper specification — every zipper rated to 100,000 pull cycles
- Custom-tooled metal snap hardware — 6 snap buttons; all same direction; clear dimensional lettering
- Tajima machine embroidery — TNF circle logo — left chest + back right shoulder; structured, dimensional, precise
- Warm light sand/tan body + black contrast shoulder and sleeve panels — most neutral and seasonless of the eight colorways; urban and outdoor equally; quietly confident
- Adjustable hood with toggle
- Ribbed cuffs — seal against wind and cold
- 3-pocket configuration — two front zip pockets + one left chest zip pocket; all YKK
- Snap-button front closure with center zip
Size Guide
| Size | Shoulder (cm) | Chest (cm) | Length (cm) | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 53 | 119 | 68 | 160–170 |
| S | 55 | 124 | 70 | 165–175 |
| M | 57 | 129 | 72 | 170–180 |
| L | 59 | 134 | 74 | 175–185 |
| XL | 61 | 139 | 76 | 180–195 |
| XXL | 63 | 144 | 78 | 195–200 |
Care Instructions
- Hand wash only — max 30°C — gentle; do not wring
- Hang dry; do not tumble dry
- Professional dry clean recommended
- Low-temperature iron only — do not iron directly over embroidery
- Do not bleach; wash separately
Note: Measurements are taken flat. A 1–3 cm variance is within normal range. This jacket is cut for a relaxed outdoor fit — refer to chest measurement for best fit guidance.