Men's and women's fleece: Patagonia, sherpa and zip-up

Fleeces Patagonia: Retro, Classic Retro-X, R1 Air and Better Sweater

The fleece Patagonia leads the selection: women's Patagonia Retro and Retro Pile fleece, Classic Retro-X fleece, R1 Air technical fleece and Better Sweater fleeces, zipped or sleeveless. The Better Sweater can be worn in the city like a gilet.

Sherpa fleece for women: Superdry, Ragwear and Didriksons

The sherpa hooded fleeces Superdry Vintage, Superdry Colour Block and hybrid fleeces, the hooded fleece Ragwear Longeddy and the zipped fleece Didriksons Ronja from the Swedish rainwear brand cover the women's fleece.

Fleece for men: Faguo, Napapijri and Patagonia

For men, the fleece Faguo Senonche, from the French brand, the full zip fleece Napapijri Yupik, from the Italian brand, and Patagonia Better fleeces form the men's fleece of the selection.

Zipped fleece, half zip or sleeveless

The zipped fleece opens like a jacket, the half zip is worn like a jumper, and the sleeveless fleece keeps the torso warm under a jacket. For hiking, a thin fleece breathes better than a thick fleece, and a sherpa fleece is reserved for cold, dry days.

Fleece, jacket or puffer: the three-layer system

In the rain, the fleece is worn under a waterproof jacket or coat; in extreme cold, puffers take over. A t-shirt, fleece and jacket: that’s the three-layer system for outdoor sports, which adapts to the temperature.

Fleece for the city or for the mountains

In the city, a sherpa fleece or a Better Sweater is worn with jeans and trainers, like a sweatshirt. In the mountains, a technical fleece like the R1 Air layers easily without hindering movement and dries between breaks.

Hooded fleece, women's fleece and men's fleece: the cuts

Women’s fleeces are often shorter and closer fitting, with hooded or loose sherpa models; men’s fleeces, which are more straight-cut, are worn zipped under a jacket. The hooded fleece replaces a sweatshirt in mid-season, and the zipped fleece with a high collar protects the neck from the wind. A sherpa fleece can be worn open over a sweatshirt, like a light jacket. When travelling, a thin fleece rolls up to fit in the bag.

White fleece, black fleece and fleece jacket for skiing

The white fleece or ecru, often in boucle sherpa, is worn in the city with jeans; the black fleece, more understated, fits under a coat without being seen. The fleece jacket, zipped all the way up, is worn like a jacket in mid-season. For skiing, a thin fleece serves as a second layer, between the thermal base layer and the jacket.

Cheap fleeces: special offers, clearance and Black Friday

The cheap fleece can be found in the special offers and clearance, and the new arrivals showcase this season's fleeces. At the end of November, Black Friday drops the prices of Patagonia and other brands. Fast shipping and best price guarantee.

Frequently asked questions about fleeces

How to wash a fleece?

Inside out, at low temperature, without fabric softener, and air-dried rather than using a tumble dryer, which crushes the fibres. A fleece dries in a few hours.

Fleece or wool jumper?

The fleece is lighter, dries faster and retains its warmth when slightly damp; wool breathes better and holds less odour after exertion. For the city, the jumper; for hiking, the thin fleece.

How to prevent a fleece from pilling?

Wash it inside out, with smooth textiles rather than towels, and avoid the tumble dryer. The friction from the backpack on the shoulders wears the fleece: a lint remover puts it back into shape.

What size fleece should I choose?

The usual size for a fleece worn under a jacket, with a t-shirt or thin jumper underneath. A close-fitting fleece insulates better than a loose fleece: the right size allows for arm movement without flapping.

Is a fleece enough in winter?

Alone, for dry and mild days; in extreme cold or rain, a windproof or waterproof jacket is worn over it. Layering keeps you warmer than a single thick piece.