Perfectly well made zip front hoodie. What's alternative about it alludes me but to keep by a door on a hook when you've got to quickly run out and do something, it's perfect. I wish there were light weight open bottom pants to go with it, would made a perfect, convenient outfit for doing almost anything from taking a sick cat to the vet to collecting children from school/sports/friend's homes/the police....Why no five stars? There's nothing that exceptional but it is a very good garment that has proved very serviceable and one I'm glad to have.