UC604 - Classic Full Zip Micro Fleece Jacket (300 GSM) - Black - Xtra Small

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Using your fleece jacket as an element of your layering system allows you to weather much rougher conditions than if you were to wear it as a standalone piece. Flannel sheets in a heavier weight offer more warmth, so keep an eye out for sheets with a 170 GSM or higher for heavy, long-lasting winter warmth. Fleece remains wearable for longer as it is moisture resistant and highly breathable avoiding the build up of natural odors. It’s also important to carry versatile outdoor clothing that does many jobs in one to save you carrying a ton of things around ‘just in case’… Enter: the fleece jacket.

IKO Spectratex - IKO Group

You should look for a weight of 300 GSM if you want a nice fleece blanket that will last a long time. Whether you're using it for the main house or green roof projects, fleece backed EPDM membranes boast impressive properties that make them a dependable choice for flat roofs. One recycled fabric, for instance, is made by Repreve, which uses post-consumer plastic water bottles to create the textile.Burly elastic at the cuffs and hood, and a drawcord at the hem add ounces, but play key roles in sealing in warmth. Any GSM over 100 will give you durable microfiber sheets that should last a long time, but sheets with a 90 GSM or lower get flimsier and do not have such good quality.

UN019 300gsm Full Zip Fleece - Direct Boot

From week-long freezing rain storms to chilly Sierra climbs, it kept him toasty yet ventilated, and was a perfect layer for all sorts of weather and temps. Fleece jackets are a key warmth midlayer for cooler and cold seasons or when the temperatures drop each evening and night. As a point of reference, even a 130 GSM t-shirt is considered lightweight, with 180 GSM as the standard for most cotton knit t-shirt materials. Medium-weight materials often make excellent clothing because they can drape more than heavyweight fabrics.Staff author Steve Graepel, a dedicated runner, traveler, and all-around outdoor athlete, kicked this guide off in April 2021 with an initial roundup of nine jackets. You’ll need to balance your preference for overall fleece weight with the warmth properties needed for your activity.