Aussie Pacific Aspen ladies jacket

The Aspen is Aussie Pacific's three layer performance softshell, cut for women and built around a 400gm fabric that gives it more body than a thin spray jacket. The outer is 94% polyester with 6% spandex, so it has some give, and the inner is a 100% polyester bonded fleece. That combination is what makes a softshell feel warm against you while still moving with you on site or around the office.

A few details set the Aspen apart from a plain corporate jacket. There is a concealed hood made from the same shell fabric and lined with 100% polyester velour, an adjustable hem with an elastic cord and toggle, and a CF double head two way waterproof reverse tape nylon zipper down the front. The reflective tape piping runs across the front and back side panels and the front yoke, which lifts visibility a notch without turning it into a hi-vis garment.

If you have used the Olympus jacket, the Aspen body length is longer, so it sits lower on the hip. For teams kitting out staff who work indoors and out, it is a sensible all-rounder. You can read the full listing and order it on the Done Right Safety product page.

Choosing the right layer

A softshell sits between a light shower jacket and a bulky puffer. The Aspen's 400gm fabric and bonded fleece inner make it a good pick when you want real warmth and some weather resistance but still need to move freely. If your team spends most of the day outdoors in genuinely wet or freezing conditions, a sealed waterproof or an insulated puffer may suit better. For mixed indoor and outdoor work, the Aspen is the comfortable middle.

Getting the size and fit right

Because the Aspen runs longer in the body than the Olympus, allow for it sitting lower on the hip when you compare it to other jackets you stock. The spandex content in the outer gives the fabric a little stretch, so it should not feel stiff across the shoulders. The full size range and any women's specific measurements are on the product page, so check those against your team before placing a bulk order. The adjustable hem with its elastic cord and toggle lets each wearer pull in the bottom for a closer feel.

Care and looking after it

Softshells last longest when you keep the fabric clean and let the zip do its job. Run the two way zip gently rather than forcing it, and keep the concealed hood folded away when you do not need it. Specific wash and care instructions are not listed here, so follow the garment label and the guidance on the Done Right Safety listing before laundering a batch.

The Aspen, the Biz Collection Eclipse and the James Harvest Savannah are like-for-like, same type women's jackets from the Done Right Safety range, so it is a fair comparison rather than a stretch across categories. The difference comes down to how each one keeps you warm and how weatherproof the shell is.

Pick the Aspen when you want a warm three layer softshell with built in reflective piping and a concealed velour lined hood, which makes it a strong everyday jacket for teams that swing between indoors and out. The Biz Collection Eclipse leans more toward an insulated, seam sealed weatherproof look with a quilted lining and a detachable hood, so it suits colder, wetter days where a sleeker insulated jacket is wanted.

The James Harvest Savannah is the closest in construction, another women's softshell with a similar polyester and spandex shell, but its listing does not call out reflective detailing or a hood, so the Aspen is the better choice if visibility piping matters to you.

On the listing, the Aspen reads as a well specified women's softshell. The 400gm three layer build, the spandex blended outer, the bonded fleece inner, the two way waterproof reverse tape zip and the reflective piping are all confirmed facts, and together they point to a jacket that earns its place in a mixed indoor and outdoor uniform rather than a single purpose garment.

What you should verify on the product page is anything the source does not state. There is no published waterproof or breathability rating here and no listed Australian standard, so if your role needs a certified weather or visibility rating, confirm that on the datasheet before committing. The size range and women's measurements are also worth checking directly so the fit is right across your team.

For most corporate and light field use, the Aspen is a sensible, warm, good looking jacket with a touch of reflective detail. Treat the reflective piping as a nice extra rather than a substitute for proper hi-vis where that is required.