DESCRIPTION

This warm, comfortable fleece anorak from Patagonia is ingeniously made with scraps of their ultra-comfortable, lightweight and 100% recycled polyester Synchilla fleece - saving even more material from waste. With a heritage-inspired design that offers a roomier cut than their other fleece styles, choose one size smaller than usual if you prefer a trimmer fit.

The boxy, roomy design of the Synch Anorak allows for generous range of motion in the shoulders and arms, with an ample collar providing space around the neck. A deep half-zip front makes for easy venting and quickly putting on and taking off and goes up to the collar to hoard warmth and protects your neck from wind and cold. Stash small items in the marsupial-style zippered front pocket, which are then covered with a snapped flap. Side-entry zippered pockets also have a snapped flap and are mesh lined. Elasticised binding on the neck, cuffs and hem reinforce them for all-day comfort.

Body: 7.5-oz 100% recycled polyester fleece, faric is certified as bluesign® approved, fair Trade Certified™ sewn
Contrast: 4.5-oz 100% recycled nylon plain weave with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
Country of Origin: Made in Vietnam
Weight: 488 g (17.2 oz)

SIZE GUIDE

	S	M	L	XL
Chest	89-94 cm	96-101 cm	106-111 cm	117-122 cm
Neck	38-39 cm	39-41 cm	42-43 cm	43-44 cm
Sleeve	84 cm	86 cm	89 cm	91 cm
Waist	74-76 cm	79-84 cm	86-91 cm	97 cm
Inseam	79 cm	84 cm	84 cm	84 cm

The Synch Anorak is designed to be Unisex, with a roomier cut than Patagonia's other fleece styles; because it's sized by their men's sizing block, choose one size smaller than usual if you prefer a trimmer fit. For example: size "S" is considered a men's small and a women's medium.

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, and Patagonia are working toward eliminating all virgin polyester in their products by 2025.

Recycled Nylon: Nylon is one of the strongest materials used in clothing and gear. Using recycled nylon, Patagonia decrease their dependence on virgin petroleum as a raw material and reduce discarded fabric.

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.

Patagonia - Synch Anorak