Fleece Jackets - The Insulating Layer
Arctic, Antarctic and Mountain Clothing

Men's Fleece | Women's Fleece | Boys Fleece | Girls Fleece

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Fleece is a polyester velour material that creates air pockets so trapping and retaining body heat. There are a wide range of fleeces available, some for real bargain prices. Despite initial appearances, you do get what you pay for. Less expensive fleece fabrics just can't retain their insulating qualities and non-pilling appearance after repeated use and laundering, they also start off with less insulating properties for their bulk.

Advantages of fleece:
Provides warmth without the weight and bulk of traditional insulating fabrics

Very breathable to provide comfort in all activities; does not restrict the movement of water vapor

Dries quickly to minimize heat loss

Machine washable

Versatile; appropriate for a broad range of activities

Available in light, mid, and heavy weight constructions to provide a choice of insulation level

Many styles are also available with a water and wind-repellent surface that sheds rain and snow. This makes fleeces suitable for use as an outer shell layer in many conditions. However, do not assume that you will be able to get away with using a fleece as a permanent outer layer in all conditions, they are no substitute for a proper wind-proof and water-proof outer shell. In Antarctica (and other environments too) you NEED a fully windproof outer shell.

In selecting clothing for cold and extreme weather the priorities are:

keep the body warm, particularly fingers and toes

allow for free removal of perspiration

allow free movement

be comfortable at all times, whatever the weather

Layer one: underwear / base layer (can be short and thin or long and "thermal")

Layer two: the insulating layer, tops & pants - This Page

Layer three: outer shell layer

Men's Fleece Jackets
More men's fleece jackets

Burton Sophisto Hooded Fleece Jacket - Men's On sale - now $62.94 - was $104.9	Outdoor Research Men's Longhouse Pullover $104.95	Norrona Falketind Warm1 Fleece Jacket - Men's On sale - now $70.79 - was $108.9
The North Face Vicente Fleece Jacket - Men's $109.95	Marmot Men's Warmlight Jacket $109.95	Outdoor Research Men's Radiant Hybrid Hoody $109.95
Marmot Power Stretch Fleece Jacket - Men's On sale - now $68.97 - was $114.95	Outdoor Research Men's Longhouse Jacket $114.95	Merrell Men's Zefting Jacket $118.95

Women's Fleece Jackets
More women's fleece jackets

Norrna Lofoten Warm 1 Fleece Jacket - Women's $108.9	KUHL Helena Fleece Jacket - Women's On sale - now $70.82 - was $108.95	Millet Tech Stretch Fleece Jackets - Women's On sale - now $70.82 - was $108.95
Bonfire Spitfire Fleece Jacket - Women's $109.95	Kavu Sweet Pea Fleece Jacket - Women's On sale - now $71.47 - was $109.95	Lole Amuse Jacket - Women's On sale - now $71.47 - was $109.95
Marmot Ella Fleece Jacket - Women's On sale - now $65.97 - was $109.95	Marmot Flashpoint Hooded Fleece Jacket - Women's On sale - now $54.98 - was $109.95	Marmot Wigi Hooded Fleece Jacket - Women's On sale - now $65.97 - was $109.95


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Fleece Jackets - The Insulating Layer Arctic, Antarctic and Mountain Clothing

Fleece Jackets - The Insulating Layer
Arctic, Antarctic and Mountain Clothing