DESCRIPTION
Patagonia have reinvented an icon, cleaning up their soft ¼"-pile Retro-X fleece by using 100% Repreve® recycled polyester certified by OceanCycle and sourced from coastal communities at risk of plastic pollution. In vest form, this new material takes on the heritage look (imitated by brands around the world) and the windproof warmth that you've come to know. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.
Lined with 100% recycled polyester taffeta with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish made without intentionally added PFAS. The fleece-lined stand-up collar features NetPlus® 100% postconsumer recycled nylon faille made from recycled fishing nets to help reduce ocean plastic pollution on the outer collar and trim.
The full-length front-zip with an internal wind flap will keep out chilly gusts. One zippered left-chest pocket built with NetPlus® 100% postconsumer recycled nylon faille and two zippered handwarmer pockets are lined with 100% recycled polyester brushed tricot for out of the cold comfort. Finished binding on the collar, centre-front zipper, armholes and hem.
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Body: 10.3-oz 100% Repreve® recycled polyester ¼"-pile fleece certified by OceanCycle and sourced from coastal communities at risk of plastic pollution
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Lining: 2.2-oz 100% recycled polyester taffeta with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish made without intentionally added PFAS)
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Trim: 4-ply, 4.9-oz NetPlus® 100% postconsumer recycled nylon faille made from recycled fishing nets to help reduce ocean plastic pollution; with a DWR finish made without intentionally added PFAS
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Pocket lining: 5.3-oz 100% recycled polyester brushed tricot
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Manufacture: Lining and trim fabrics are certified as bluesign® approved. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
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Country of Origin: Made in Vietnam
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Weight: 471 g (16.6 oz)
SIZE GUIDE
| Size |
Chest |
Hip |
| X-Small |
35 in |
34 in |
| Small |
37 in |
36 in |
| Medium |
40 in |
39 in |
| Large |
44 in |
43 in |
| X-Large |
47 in |
46 in |
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.
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.
