DESCRIPTION
This warm, 100% recycled polyester fleece from Patagonia features a quarter-zip combining a sweater-knit aesthetic with the easy care of their iconic Better Sweater fleece. It’s dyed with a low-impact process that significantly reduces the use of dyestuffs, energy and water compared to conventional dyeing methods. Fair Trade Certified™ sewn.
Made with 100% recycled polyester knitted fleece with a fleece interior and heathered yarns. The Men's Better Sweater 1/4 Zip has a quarter-zip in the front for easy put-on-and-off, with zip-through stand-up collar and raglan sleeves for mobility and pack-wearing comfort. Zippered left-chest pocket and shape-holding micropolyester-jersey trim at cuffs and hem to resist abrasion.
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Body: 10-oz 100% recycled polyester knit fleece dyed with a low-impact process that reduces the use of dyestuffs, energy and water compared to conventional heather dyeing methods
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Pocket bags and trim: 5.3-oz 100% recycled polyester brushed tricot
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Manufacture: Pocket bag and trim fabric is certified as bluesign® approved, Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
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Country of Origin: Made in Thailand
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Weight: 505 g (17.8 oz)
SIZE GUIDE
| Size |
Chest |
Waist |
Sleeve |
| Small |
89-94 cm |
74-76 cm |
84 cm |
| Medium |
96-101 cm |
79-84 cm |
86 cm |
| Large |
106-111 cm |
86-91 cm |
89 cm |
| X-Large |
117-122 cm |
97 cm |
91 cm |
PROVENANCE AND ETHICS
Patagonia was founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, the company's roots are in clothing for rock and alpine climbing, but they now produce a diverse mix of apparel targeted towards skiers, snowboarders, surfers and climbers. Patagonia are a world leader in creating ethical, sustainable clothing.
Recycled Polyester: Polyester is a naturally water-repellent material that can withstand the elements. Using polyester fibre made from mechanically recycled plastic bottles reduces CO2 emissions.
Fair Trade: Patagonia now use more than 20 Fair Trade factories that specialise in the production of outdoor clothing, paying a premium for every Patagonia item that is made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory. They actively encourage other brands that do business in those factories to join them in the Fair Trade movement, ensuring living wages within the supply chain.
