The range of outdoor clothing is constantly expanding. Brands offer numerous technical models for nature enthusiasts. Among the most popular garments, fleeces stand out for their versatility. While there are many hiking fleeces available, many manufacturers also offer versions that fit perfectly into a more urban wardrobe. To help you choose from the wide variety of models available at Glisshop, we’ve put together a top 10 of the best fleeces on the market. Discover our selection of men’s and women’s fleeces and find the one that suits your needs!
Our Selection of Fleeces from Renowned Brands
Patagonia Retro Pile: Jacket or Pullover for Men and Women
The Patagonia Retro Pile range is made from 100% recycled polyester and meets the needs of outdoor enthusiasts with its wide variety of versions, available in both men's and women's models. Each version combines insulation, comfort, and environmental responsibility.
- Retro Pile 1/2 Snap Pullover
This model provides excellent insulation with a high collar featuring snap buttons for quick adjustment. It has two practical handwarmer pockets and a zipped front pocket for your essentials. - Retro Pile Jacket with Full Zip
Stylish and functional, this fleece jacket stands out with its lined fleece and refined details: two side pockets and one chest pocket, all fitted with Vislon® zips, as well as elastic trims at the collar and hem for optimal comfort. Bluesign® and Fair Trade certified, it's ideal for both countryside walks and city life. - Retro Pile Hoody
This hooded version offers enveloping warmth thanks to its full zip and fixed hood. Three zipped mesh-lined pockets provide secure storage, while its breathable design helps wick away perspiration—perfect for mountain activities. - Retro Pile Vest (Sleeveless Version)
For a lighter option that still delivers good insulation, the sleeveless version features double-layer fleece and three mesh-lined zipped pockets. Elastic trims at the collar, hem, and armholes ensure excellent heat retention. Like the other models, it meets Bluesign® and Fair Trade standards.
Patagonia R1: With or Without Hood/Zip
The Patagonia R1 range brings together a series of high-performance fleeces, made largely from recycled polyester to minimise the environmental footprint. Designed for intense outdoor activities, these men's models and women's fleeces combine warmth, breathability, and innovative technologies to wick away moisture and control odours. Here’s an overview of the different models:
- R1 Air Fleece Crew
This technical model features hollow fibres and a zigzag waffle knit, which help wick away perspiration and speed up drying. Offset shoulder seams enhance comfort when worn under a backpack, and the zipped chest pocket offers clever storage. An excellent choice as a lightweight mid-layer. - Patagonia R1 Air Zip-Neck
This zipped-neck fleece features a zigzag fleece texture that provides outstanding moisture wicking and quick drying. HeiQ Fresh technology helps control odours, while a zipped chest pocket offers discreet storage. This model is made from 100% recycled hollow-core polyester and is Bluesign and Fair Trade certified. - R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
Available in a hooded version, this model stands out with its bi-density zigzag texture, offering an optimal balance between warmth and ventilation. HeiQ Fresh treatment combats unpleasant odours, and flat shoulder seams improve comfort—especially under a backpack. A zipped chest pocket and slim side pockets enhance its practicality for mountain activities. - R1 Techface Jacket
For those seeking a jacket that combines performance and protection, the Techface Jacket offers increased weather resistance thanks to its durable water-repellent (DWR) finish and stretch fabric (92% polyester—69% of which is recycled—and 8% elastane). Featuring two welt side pockets and an adjustable hem, this Fair Trade certified jacket provides uncompromising freedom of movement. - R1 Thermal Crew
Ideal for outdoor sports, this technical pullover offers protection from the cold along with high breathability. Its stretch composition (91% polyester and 9% elastane) ensures optimal freedom of movement, while a discreet zipped chest pocket allows you to carry your essentials effortlessly. - R1 Thermal Full-Zip Hoody
This hooded model, made from 91% recycled polyester and 9% elastane (220 g/m²), features a full front zip for easy temperature regulation. Two chest pockets, a helmet-compatible hood, offset seams, and thumb loops offer comfort, practicality, and adaptability to changing mountain conditions.
Patagonia Classic Retro-X: A Warm Fleece for Women and Men
Boasting a chic retro design, the Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket combines style and performance. Its 6 mm thick bonded fleece, made from 100% polyester (85% of which is recycled), provides excellent protection against wind and cold. Y-Joint sleeves ensure optimal freedom of movement, while the full front zip with internal wind flap makes it easy to put on and take off. The high collar adds an extra layer of warmth. Practical features include a zipped chest pocket and two mesh-lined handwarmer pockets, ideal for keeping your essentials close at hand. Nylon details with a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish enhance its weather resistance.
Columbia Helvetia: For All Your Mountain Adventures
The Columbia Helvetia fleece, part of the Icons collection, is available in both men's and women's versions to suit all styles and needs. Made from 100% sherpa pile polyester, it provides warmth and thermal insulation for chilly days. Its half-snap design allows you to adjust ventilation, while a zipped chest pocket offers secure storage for small items. The women’s Columbia Helvetia stands out with its cropped cut. Elastic trims at the cuffs and hem ensure a comfortable fit. Combining functionality with distinctive style, the Columbia Helvetia is perfect for both urban outings and outdoor adventures.
Millet Ubic: Hiking and Mountaineering Ready
The Millet Ubic Lightgrid Jkt M fleece is the ideal choice for hiking and mountain enthusiasts. Made from 100% recycled Polartec® Mini Grid, this fleece provides effective thermal insulation while ensuring excellent breathability to wick away moisture during intense activity. Its stretch fabric guarantees the freedom of movement needed on varied terrain and during technical climbs.
Millet Seneca: A Technical Model
The Millet Seneca range comes in several versions, all designed to provide comfort, performance, and freedom of movement during your mountain activities. Made from a blend of 88% polyester and 12% elastane, these fleeces feature 4-way stretch technology, essential for adapting to intense activities and varied terrain.
Each version includes a high collar for optimal insulation and, depending on the model, a zip system (half zip or full zip) to help regulate temperature. The Fleece PO and Fleece PO Zip versions feature a half-zip front opening, ideal for quickly adjusting ventilation during a ski touring descent or a hiking trip. For those seeking extra warmth and practical features, the Jkt version includes raglan sleeves for increased range of motion, a full front zip, a zipped chest pocket, and two high zipped hand pockets, all finished with elastic-bound cuffs and hem for a snug fit.
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Lafuma Cali: A Range of Versions to Choose From
The Lafuma Cali range combines effective insulation and freedom of movement thanks to its stretch Technowarm® Hairy Bonded Rec fabric, made from 65% recycled polyester and 35% polyester. Available in both Full Zip and Hoodie versions, and offered for both men and women, this collection is suitable for all your activities—from day hikes to multi-day treks.
- Full Zip Version:
Featuring a front zip for convenience and temperature regulation, this jacket includes a high collar and two practical side pockets to keep your hands warm and store small essentials. - Hoodie Version:
With an athletic fit and stretch sherpa fleece fabric, this version includes an adjustable hood, a high collar, and two handwarmer pockets, offering optimal thermal protection and a tailored level of comfort.
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Norrona Falketind: A Complete Range of High-Performance Fleeces
The Norrona Falketind range features several versions of high-performance fleeces, designed for freeride, ski touring, mountaineering, and trekking enthusiasts. Made from recycled materials and certified Oeko-Tex and Bluesign, these garments offer optimal thermal protection while efficiently wicking away moisture to prevent overheating during intense activities. Available in both men’s and women’s versions, they are suited to all mountain conditions thanks to their technical features:
- Falketind Alpha 120 Zip Hood
Made from Polartec Alpha 120 (63% recycled polyester, 37% polyester), this ultra-breathable fleece features a longer asymmetric back for better coverage. Its full-length YKK zip, stretch hood, elastic cuffs with thumb loops, and zipped chest pocket ensure a perfect fit, even under a harness or backpack. - Falketind Power Grid Hood
Crafted from Polartec Power Grid (85% recycled polyester), this version features flat seams for maximum comfort and practical zipped pockets (chest and sides). Its asymmetric back, stretch hood, and elastic cuffs make it ideal as a mid-layer or outer layer in dry conditions. - Falketind Warm1
With a composition of 84% recycled polyester and 16% elastane, this fleece delivers an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio. It includes Polartec Power Stretch panels and Micro Grid Warm1 zones under the arms and along the sides to optimise insulation while remaining highly breathable. Handwarmer side pockets and a high collar enhance its performance in cold weather. - Falketind Warmwool2 Stretch Zip Hood
This hybrid jacket blends 76% recycled polyester, 18% wool, and 6% elastane, retaining warmth while remaining breathable, quick-drying, and antibacterial. Raised side pockets, a helmet-compatible hood, and thumb-loops make it extremely versatile—ideal for ski touring, mountaineering, or hiking. - Falketind Warm2 Octa Hood
Featuring innovative Octa lining, this version offers excellent insulation while allowing for superb ventilation. Primarily made from recycled polyester, it includes wind-resistant Warm² fabric with a DWR finish on the front and sleeves, a chest pocket, two handwarmer pockets, a one-hand adjustable hood, and elastic cuffs with thumb loops. The longer back and articulated elbows further improve comfort, particularly when wearing a backpack.
Cotopaxi Teca: Eco-Design and Colourful Styles
The Teca Fleece collection from Cotopaxi includes several models designed to offer warmth, comfort, and style—whether in the mountains or for everyday use. Made from 100% recycled fleece polyester, these garments feature stylish stripes in recycled taffeta with a DWR coating that helps repel moisture. Available in pullover, full-zip, and hooded full-zip versions—and in both men’s and women’s styles—they stand out for their refined and practical finishes:
- Comfort and Insulation:
The fleece fabric provides excellent insulation, while its soft and breathable texture keeps you warm without overheating. - Functional Design:
The pullover version features a central snap-button opening, while the full-zip and hooded full-zip models include a full-length zip for easy wear and temperature regulation.
Elasticated cuffs, hem (and hood, where applicable) help keep out the cold. - Practicality:
Kangaroo pockets or hand pockets allow you to store essentials and warm your hands when you're out and about.
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Rab Nexus: Men’s and Women’s Models Designed for Hiking
The RAB Nexus collection includes two models—a classic version and a hooded version—designed to deliver comfort and performance during your outdoor activities. Made from Thermic™ fabric (94% recycled polyester, 6% elastane), these fleece jackets stand out thanks to:
- A full-length YKK® Vislon® zip and a close-fitting collar for optimal protection against the elements
- Zipped pockets lined with soft mesh and flatlock seams for enhanced comfort
- Double-layer cuffs for a better fit and reduced air infiltration
The hooded version offers added protection, ideal for dealing with changing conditions while hiking, climbing, or mountaineering.
Whether you go for the Jacket or the Hoody, the RAB Nexus range guarantees mobility, breathability, and durability for all your outdoor adventures.
Warm and Breathable Fleece Jackets
As you can see, fleeces are highly versatile garments available in a wide variety of styles. Whether you're looking for a fleece with a look that suits both urban outings and countryside walks, or a highly technical fleece jacket designed for high-altitude adventures, we’ve got the perfect model for you!