What is the Retro Pile Fleece Jacket?
It's a super snug fleece jacket with a design that pays homage to Patagonia's fleece heritage. Despite being made with recycled materials, it's incredibly soft and durable enough to wear all day, every day, if you really want to.
What is it made of?
The Retro Pile Fleece is made using Polartec® fleece, which comprises 100% recycled polyester shearling. This fleece is incredibly warm and durable, meaning it'll last you for years. Pockets are also constructed with recycled, brushed polyester, which feels extremely soft on the skin—perfect for warming your hands on a frosty morning!
These fabrics are bluesign® approved, meaning they're 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 and safety, and social and environmental compliance, while encouraging healthier dialogue between workers and management.
What are its features?
This jacket uses a flat seam construction to prevent chafing and rubbing on the skin, enhancing comfort tenfold. A full-length zip makes for easy on-and-off and also provides ventilation, allowing you to dump heat quickly if you're hill walking or getting too warm by the fire.
There's a zipped chest pocket for storage, ideal for small valuables like keys, a mobile phone, or a wallet. Two additional hand pockets make great instant hand warmers if you've forgotten your gloves!
It has a raglan sleeve construction, which delivers ample freedom of movement around the shoulders. A stand-up collar helps seal the heat in on brisk winter mornings. The collar, cuffs, and hem are bound with an elasticated trim to finish the design while cinching in the material to reduce the volume.
Features:
- 100% recycled polyester fleece
- Full-zip configuration
- Zipped chest pocket
- Hand pockets
- Elastic binding around collar, cuffs and hem
- Raglan sleeves for mobility
- Stand-up collar
- Flat seam construction for next-to-skin comfort
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified Factory™