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 fleece salopette made from close fitting high performance Polartec Pro.
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 winter midlayer, a summer fleece, and a good general purpose pullover.
Super warm Polartec Thermal Pro full zip shearling fleece hoody
A 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.
Light, stretchy and comfortable hooded fleece jacket.
A lightweight fleece jacket.
A lightweight hooded fleece jacket.
A good mid layer for high output activities, with added insulation where it's most needed.
Lightweight, breathable and quick-drying technical fleece pullover.
A lightweight, breathable and quick-drying fleece for high-exertion activities in the cold.
Lightweight, breathable and quick-drying technical fleece.
A firm Needle Sports' favourite, the R1 Hoody remains the optimal hooded mountain midlayer.
A really good cold-weather crosslayer soft shell/fleece jacket.
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