The snag-free synthetic material is treated with durable water repellent (DWR), allowing precipitation to drip off while being air-permeable yet capable of barricading a breeze. The OR Vigor is a lightweight fleece and is not wind-resistant. It also sports an oddly shaped hood that is shallow with a low collar. The combination leaves more of your face exposed to the elements. If you need a hood that offers more coverage for, say, wearing underneath a helmet, then the Patagonia R1 Air Hoody is a better choice for an active layer. The Vigor is best for milder weather, as a layering piece, or to be worn on the go. If that's what you're looking for, you'll find that the Vigor offers a good value. Many outdoor clothing brands sell fleeces. With a Columbia fleece, you’re sure to find a fleece that’s been thoroughly tested and is perfectly lightweight, warm, soft and breathable. Columbia’s “Tough Mother” and founder Gert Boyle famously said: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” And that’s a policy we still live by.

This lightweight fleece has a highly breathable design that's ideal for active adventures in mild weather Columbia offers a wide selection of men’s fleece products in various cuts and colours that can be worn in various settings. We divide our fleece clothing into 3 main categories which you can explore: men’s sherpa fleece, men’s technical fleece and men’s casual fleece. You’ll also find fleece vests and gilets ! Its recycled polyester knit-fleece fabric offers cozy next-to-skin comfort, and adequate warmth for shoulder season adventures, or as one of your layers for colder missions in the mountains. We did find it to offer subpar wind resistance compared to some similar fleeces. Additionally, while the raglan sleeves used are comfortable, they are somewhat tight along the arms, limiting the layers you can add underneath or the ability to roll the sleeves up much to dump heat.

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In our fleece collection, we have a separate category for those of you who can’t get enough of Sherpa fleece. Sherpa fleece is wonderfully soft to the touch and is a great fabric option when you’re looking for a comforting and cosy layer. Our plush sherpa fleeces will keep you warm and toasty all winter long, and will make you feel like you’re wearing a blanket. Heavyweight designs (300 gsm) are created for the heart of winter and standstill activity. Without precipitation, this layer can also function as an outer layer in cold weather.

Cotton, Polyester, Nylon and Elastane Stretch Ripstop for casual "lifestyle" clothing: The stretch optimises comfortOne of the greatest properties of fleece is it’s inherently breathable, even when the blend includes a weather treatment. That said, if you tend to run hot and pull on a heavyweight fleece, the warmth can outweigh the breathability.