Modern fleece clothing started with the use of Fibre Pile by Helly Hansen in the '70s and has (in our opinion and with a few honourable exceptions) yet to match the thermal efficiency of the original material. However fleece looks and feels a lot nicer than fibre pile (an important consideration for many!) and it has become widely worn throughout all sections of society.
Whilst fleece is great for adding light quick drying warmth, it is not windproof unless some sort of windproofing is added, either by using a fleece that has a windproof liner such as Gore Windstopper, or by combining it with a windproof.
The advantage of a windproof fleece is that it is neat, tidy and looks good - however, similar condensation problems to those experienced when using "breathable" waterproofs are likely to occur. A Pertex type windproof top by contrast is not going to win you any fashion awards, but you won't get condensation problems either.
Fast wicking and quick drying Polartec® Power Stretch® pants. Superb for winter fell running.
A high wicking, close fitting fleece pullover for active mountain use.
A high wicking, close fitting fleece hooded jacket for active mountain use.
A midweight gridded fleece pullover with high stretch for active midlayer use.
A winter midlayer, a summer fleece, and a good general purpose pullover.
A versatile mid-weight technical fleece, perfectly suited to high-intensity mountain use.
Fleece jacket made from the exceptionally breathable Polartec Alpha.
Lightweight, breathable and quick-drying technical fleece pullover.
A firm Needle Sports' favourite, the R1 Hoody remains the optimal hooded mountain midlayer.
Lightweight, breathable and quick-drying technical fleece.
Softshell version of a R1 Fleece Hoody for more Lake District type conditions.
Heritage-inspired version of Patagonia's classic Snap-T® Pullover.
A lightweight fleece in a pullover Snap-T style.
An absolute classic. Better than your favourite woolly jumper!
A very warm, easy-wearing fleece jacket made of 100% recycled polyester double-sided solid shearling.
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