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