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A warm, smart-looking fleece better suited to everyday wear than fast-paced hiking.
Patagonia says:
This warm, 100% recycled polyester full-zip jacket combines a sweater-knit aesthetic with the easy care of Better Sweater fleece. It’s dyed with a low-impact process that reduces the use of dyestuffs, energy and water compared to conventional heather dyeing methods. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.
Our Verdict
At 467g (UK 12), the Patagonia Women’s Better Sweater Jacket is substantial, with a soft interior and knitted outer face that feels closer to a casual jumper than a technical midlayer. The shaped cut, raglan sleeves and full-length zip give it a neat fit, while the zipped hand pockets are practical for daily use.
It provides plenty of warmth for gentle walks, travel and cool evenings, but the dense fabric can feel clammy during sustained climbs. It is also bulky to pack, and the slim arms may feel restrictive over thicker layers.
I see it working best as an everyday fleece that can handle easy walks and campsite use.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Made from warm, soft, midweight 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
- Full-length zipper with a zip-through, stand-up collar and a kissing-welt zipper garage
- Raglan sleeves, princess seams on the back, and forward seams on the front offer a contoured shape and fit
- Two zippered, welt handwarmer pockets, and one zippered pocket on the upper-left sleeve
- Soft brushed-tricot trim on the cuffs and hem for added comfort
- Hip length
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor
Specifications
- XSmall (UK 08) weighs: 429g
- Small (UK 10) weighs: 440g
- Medium (UK 12) weighs: 467g
- Large (UK 14) weighs: 507g
Material & Construction
- 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.
- Trim and pocket bags: 5.3-oz 100% recycled polyester brushed tricot.
- Fabrics are certified as bluesign® approved.
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
