The North Face Fleece

The North Face Fleece

The North Face Fleece covers a broad range of clothing which integrates different technologies, fabrics and styles that relate to all different weathers, activities and needs. The North Face generally use Polartec for the branded fleece garments and the North Face use Polartec because it's a quality fleece which resists pilling, fading and has great thermal properties.

Polartec Fleece is a world known maker of fleece and they have numerous levels of fleece which The North Face deploy in their jackets and tops. The fleece which is used most commonly is Polartec Classic which varies from a 100 weight to a 300 weight. The 100 weight fleece is used on products like the Glacier and heavier weights are used on slightly thicker fleece such as the Genesis Jacket or the Shadow Jacket. Polartec is well known for it's fantastic ability to resist pilling, or bobbling as we know it, it also holds it's shape and colour incredibly well, wash after wash. heat retention is also of the utmost importance as, usually, this is why you'd be wearing a fleece top. Polartec is warm, comfortable and lives for a long time. It's used as top layer in the Hard Face technology or can be used as an insulating mid layer with the Classic weights.

Within the fleece collection The North Face have windproof fleece, thermally efficient fleece, full zips, quarter zips, hoodies and technical fleece. The Full zip fleece are great for versatile users who are constantly putting them on, off and letting air in or zipping in the warmth. The quarter zips are great for users looking for a thermal pull on fleece with the benefit of being able to let some cold air in or keep the cold out but not have the full length zip that can get in the way of harnesses and backpacks.

Windproof fleece is a very popular fleece with the most notable North face version being the Windwall Fleece. Being windproof is a great bonus for a top layer that isn't a hard shell because it has a soft and comfortable feel but feels a lot warmer because the wind is not being allowed through. The wind blocking performance is created by a unique fabric bonding process that allows only a limited degree of air permeability through the fleece. This not only prevents nearly all the breeze from coming through the garment but it also allows for breathability when you start to heat up with increased exertion.

Polartec Wind Pro fabrics are extremely breathable yet provide 4 times more wind resistance than traditional fleece. This is the new "super fleece" that spans an incredibly wide range of conditions; performs as both outerwear and insulation; and offers exceptional durability.

Polartec 200 Series Halfway in between the weights, Polartec Classic 200 fabrics, provide outstanding warmth and versatility.

Polartec Thermal Pro High Loft fabrics take insulation to a new level by maximising warmth without weight, compressibility, and breathability. They're the most technically advanced of the Polartec insulation fabrics, achieving the utmost versatility and performance under extreme conditions. This level of performance is critical when you're skiing, backpacking or rock climbing.

Polartec Power Stretch fabrics feature body-hugging 4-way stretch and are very breathable. They keep you dry when you sweat and provide warmth without weight. These are the most versatile outdoor and fitness apparel fabrics available today.

Polartec Power Dry fabrics feature body-hugging 4-way stretch and are very breathable. They keep you dry when you sweat and provide warmth without weight. These are the most versatile outdoor and fitness apparel fabrics available today.

Polartec Power Shield:  these fabrics feature a smooth, tightly woven nylon face for abrasion resistance equal or superior to the best shells, but without the stiffness and noise. A polyester velour back traps air and provides a high warmth-to-weight ratio.

Polartec Classic is a time-tested fleece available in a choice of weights for different uses. From 100 weight lightweight layers to 300 weight highly durable fabrics Polartec Classic maintains its insulation even after years of washing and comes in the widest range of colours and designs.

Quick drying Items using fabrics which are known for their quick drying properties ideal for travel towels, walking trousers, climbing pants and outdoor equipment.

UPF UPF is the Ultra-Violet Protection Factor that you receive from The North Face clothing. The higher the number the more protection from the suns harmful rays you get.

YKK Zippers are used for their robust and water resistant properties. YKK uses the combination of locking teeth together and a PU coated strip to create a barrier between you and the elements.

Packs Small Comes with it's own stuff sack so it packs small to take up less room in your pack and can be easily accessed in case of a downpour.

Thumb Loops Are becoming a great feature of jackets, fleece and baselayer because it allows you to connect with the garment as well as wear it. Thumb loops prevent the sleeves from riding up so preventing any discomfort and they also help keep the heat in.