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.
Brilliant for cold weather climbing and mountaineering.
A fleece salopette made from close fitting high performance Polartec Pro.
Fleece bib for extra insulation and comfort as a baselayer in cold conditions.
A stretch hooded top for keeping the sun and wind at bay on exposed crags.
Close fitting and fast drying lightweight fleece layer for mountaineering.
Close fitting and fast drying lightweight fleece layer.
Close fitting and fast drying lightweight fleece jacket for mountaineering.
An essential layer for everything from ski touring to valley walks.
A hybrid vest with an insulated front and low profile grid fleece back.
A thin unhooded hybrid insulated mid-layer.
A thin hooded hybrid insulated mid-layer.
A very warm hi-loft fleece for cold weather mountaineering.
Lightweight cragging top with some water resistance.
A great mid-layer for summer climbing, bouldering and walking.
A versatile mid-weight technical fleece, perfectly suited to high-intensity mountain use.
A lightweight stretch fleece midlayer zip-necked pullover.
A lightweight stretch fleece midlayer zip-necked jacket.
A highly breathable midlayer.
Super warm, technical fleece for high output activity in the mountains.
Warm, breathable fleece hoodie for colder conditions.
Extremely warm high pile fleece hooded jacket.
Lightweight, breathable and quick-drying technical fleece pullover.
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