What is the R1® Air Zip Neck?
Whether hiking, biking, dog walking, meeting friends for coffee, the R1® Air Zip Neck is a lightweight, comfortable, versatile fleece that you can wear for virtually any activity in cool conditions.
What is it made of?
This sweatshirt is made of bluesign® approved, 100% recycled polyester jacquard fleece with hollow-core yarns. It wicks moisture, dries fast, and is highly breathable, making it ideal for cool-weather errands and higher-output activities during winter.
bluesign® approval means this material is manufactured in a way that is safe for the environment, workers and consumers. bluesign® certifications ensure that the materials used avoid harmful substances, use reduced air and water emissions, increase resource productivity, and the production line is more transparent and trustworthy.
This product is also made in a Fair Trade Factory™, giving Patagonia more control of the operations in the factories they choose to work with. Patagonia proudly offers more Fair Trade styles than any other apparel brand in the current market. But how does it work? Patagonia pays a premium for every item made in one of these factories, and this money goes directly to the factory workers. A democratically elected committee of Fair Trade workers will decide how this extra money gets spent in each Fair Trade factory. The program also promotes worker health, safety, and social and environmental compliance while encouraging healthier dialogue between workers and management.
What are the features?
The zigzag knit pattern of the fleece increases airflow and minimises bulk to enhance breathability and packability, whilst offering ample warmth and temperature regulation.
A slim fit hugs the body closely, making it easy to layer jackets or climbing harnesses over it.
Off-shoulder seams sit comfortably under pack straps to help reduce the risk of chafing and rubbing on long-distance missions.
One rear-right zipped pocket stashes small essentials, such as a mobile phone, trail snacks, or keys, without having them get in the way when wearing a backpack or harness.
The quarter-zip design makes it easy to layer this fleece and provides extra ventilation when needed.
Lastly, the quick-drying woven binding at the back hem and cuffs helps improve the fleece's fit and durability.
Features:
- 100% recycled polyester jacquard fleece with hollow-core yarns wicks moisture, dries fast and is highly breathable for cool-weather activities
- Zigzag-knit pattern increases airflow and minimises bulk for breathable, compressible performance
- Slim fit
- Quarter zip provides ventilation and makes for easy on and off
- Off-shoulder seams sit comfortably under pack straps
- One back-right zippered pocket stashes small items without interfering with harness or pack lines
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labour