What is a fleece jacket? How to buy a fleece jacket for outdoor sports?

Fleece jackets are a special type of clothing, especially suitable for outdoor sports in winter. They are breathable and warm. You can choose to wear them inside or outside according to your needs. So how do you buy a fleece jacket for outdoor sports?

What is a fleece jacket?

Fleece is generally made of polyester, which is the main thermal insulation fabric for outdoor sports in winter. This fabric feels very comfortable and soft, and can absorb moisture through capillary action.

Generally, fleece jackets are worn with jackets to protect against wind and rain as well as keep warm. With the development of technology, some fleece jackets with windproof, antistatic, wear-resistant and other properties are gradually becoming popular in the market, such as soft shell jackets.

How to buy outdoor sports fleece jackets

1. Lightweight fleece jacket

This type is suitable for technical outdoor sports, such as rock climbing and cross-country running, in order to achieve the light and fast outdoor sports concept of the athlete.

2. Medium-weight fleece

This type is suitable for general outdoor sports such as hiking and climbing in winter or on the plateau. It is generally used with a jacket to achieve functions such as warmth, windproof and rainproof.

3. Heavy-duty fleece

It is what we wear in our daily life, heavier but warm.

How to choose a fleece jacket

There are two main categories according to function: one is warmth-keeping type, and the other is windproof type.

Selection tips: 1. Fine workmanship; 2. The fabric should be comfortable and warm; 3. The quality of accessories such as zippers should be good.

Currently, the top ten fleece jacket brands are: Pathfinder, Columbia, The North Face, Wolf Paw, Arc'teryx, Northland, Camel, Kalendar, Discovery Channel, and Decathlon.