Fleece Clothing
Some pieces earn a spot in the rotation year after year, and fleece is one of them. Wear a fleece sweater on its own around town, layer it over base layers on the trail, or zip it under a shell jacket on the mountain. Bob's carries fleece clothing from Patagonia, The North Face, and more, in weights that work across every season of outerwear.
Why is fleece such a popular fabric? The polyester yarns that are used to make fleece are soft, durable, repel moisture and are fast drying. The fabric retains warmth without the weight, yet still allows for optimal breathability. The most popular fleece fabric is manufactured by a brand called Polartec. Polartec, introduced in 1981, was the first synthetic fleece product made and is available in micro, 100, 200 and 300 weights. The larger the number, the heavier the fleece. Polartec fleece can be found in many of our top brands including certain Burton hoodies and Patagonia fleece products.
