Fleece jacket

When rainy autumn comes to replace sunny summer days, and after it comes winter with its frosts and blizzards, it is very important to change your wardrobe in time.

Now, the first place in it should be given to things that will keep your body warm, protect from colds and hypothermia, allowing you to enjoy all the delights of the cold season.

Not so long ago, we only had access to the only warm material from which winter things were sewn - natural wool. Despite the many advantages, it also has disadvantages, for example, a rather high cost, the need for gentle care and the ability to irritate sensitive skin.

Fortunately, now there are many modern synthetic materials that are devoid of these disadvantages, and warm no worse than real wool. One of such materials, namely fleece, is the subject of our today's article. Read more about fleece sweatshirts, their features and varieties below.

So, fleece is a modern synthetic material based on polyester. Fleece has a non-woven, soft structure, consisting of many villi.

Not only sweaters are sewn from fleece, but also other varieties of warm clothes, mainly sportswear: pants, sweatshirts, hats, etc. In addition, fleece is often used as insulation for winter jackets and pants.

Compared to other natural and artificial canvases, fleece has a number of positive qualities:

• light weight;
• provides ventilation of the body;
• stretches well and returns to form;
• not demanding in care;
• allows washing in a washing machine;
• absorbs moisture and dries quickly;
• has sufficient strength and wear resistance;
• retains heat well, even if wet;
• hypoallergenic;
• It is relatively cheap.

However, in addition to numerous advantages, fleece sweaters have several disadvantages:

• attract dust and small debris;
• are electrified;
• flammable.

Sweatshirt made of fleece - a thing, of course, necessary. It will definitely come in handy for those who spend a lot of time outdoors in the cold season.

However, there are categories of people who need this item of clothing. First of all, this applies to athletes - not only professional, but also those involved in extreme and winter sports for the soul. A fleece jacket is useful not only for skaters and skiers, but also for those who cope along mountain rivers or walk on the sea under a piercing wind.

Like most other fabrics, fleece comes in several varieties. They differ in many characteristics, including density, heat-insulating properties and appearance (“fluffiness”, which depends on the height of the villi).

Most often, the following types of fleece are used for sewing clothes:

• Polarflis - a thin material from which they mainly sew thermal underwear;
• medium-density fleece - mainly children's things are made from it;
• thick fleece - winter clothes, as well as rugs and blankets are made from this warm fabric;
• super-dense plis - a material intended for sewing workwear, as well as sports and travel equipment.

In addition, fleece can be handled differently, depending on the application. For example, for the production of certain categories of things, various types of impregnations are used: water-repellent, antistatic, smoothing, etc.

The lineup of fleece sweaters is not very diverse. The assortment presented in stores is mainly practical, sports models, the main purpose of which is to give warmth and comfort, and not to please with their original and stylish appearance.

A fleece jacket with a zipper is a type of sweatshirt that can be worn as an independent outerwear, or under a jacket or turtleneck. Thanks to a convenient fastener, such a jacket is easy to take off and put on.

A fleece jacket-collar is a type of sweater with a large, comfortable collar, which simultaneously performs the functions of a scarf and a hood. A sweater made of fleece with a collar-collar will be your reliable protection from the cold, piercing wind.

A fleece jacket with a hood is one of the varieties of windbreakers. This model can be a great alternative to a light demi-season jacket. True, she will not save from the rain, therefore, leaving the house on a rainy day, do not forget to bring an umbrella with you.

Fleece turtleneck - a thin tight jacket with long, narrow sleeves and a high neck. Such sweaters are usually worn as thermal underwear for winter sports suits. In this quality, fleece turtlenecks are indeed very comfortable, as they do not constrain movements, perfectly warm and absorb excess moisture.

Reima is a world-famous Finnish manufacturer of warm children's clothing. The company was founded in the 40s of the last century, and in the 60s began exporting clothes to the USSR. More than one generation of Soviet children was dressed in warm Finnish overalls, which were famous for their excellent quality and high thermo-insulating properties.

The North Face is an American brand that manufactures clothing and equipment for extreme sports. Costumes of this brand are often chosen by skiers, climbers and those who are interested in hiking.

Outventure - according to one version, this brand is the fruit of Canadian-Swedish cooperation, and according to another, it is one of the trademarks owned by the Russian company Sportmaster. One way or another, the brand’s products are in great demand among domestic buyers, largely due to affordable prices.

KangaROOS is another United States sportswear and shoe manufacturer. The history of the company began in the late 70s of the last century with the invention of running shoes with a small pocket designed for keys. Today, under the KangaROOS label, technological and, at the same time, fashionable things for children and adults are released.

There are a few simple rules to extend the life and keep the original appearance of fleece jackets as long as possible.

• It is recommended to wash clothes from fleece manually or in a washing machine in the delicate washing mode at a temperature of no higher than 40 degrees. You can also choose a special gentle wash program for items made of synthetic materials.
• In sportswear stores and in household chemistry departments in large hypermarkets, laundry and rinse products for clothes made from fleece and similar fabrics are sold. They help maintain the shape of fleece clothing and give it water-repellent and anti-static properties.
• If spots appear on the jacket, do not try to reduce them with bleaches, stain removers and other aggressive chemicals. Only warm water and soap - toilet or household can help.
• You can dry your fleece jacket in a horizontal or vertical position. The optimum ironing temperature is about 150 degrees.

Fleece sweaters belong to the category of clothes for sports and outdoor activities. Therefore, they are usually worn with everyday and sporting things, in which the main thing is not compliance with fashion trends, but comfort and practicality.

In the cold season, fleece jackets are worn with ski suits, quilted warm jackets and vests. To complement this image, you can use bright accessories in a sporty style - knitted hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, headbands, backpacks, etc.

We suggest you evaluate our selection of the most interesting and vivid images, which feature various models of fleece sweaters.

• A gray sweatshirt on a fleece with a volume collar-collar in combination with short jeans shorts, golfs and an original sports bag.

• Sweatshirt with zip from bright blue fleece with classic blue jeans and comfortable suede ballet flats.

• Light gray fleece tracksuit, consisting of a loose sweatshirt with a hood-clamp and soft-fitting trousers. Bright sneakers in blue tones complement the look.

• A raspberry fleece sweatshirt with eye-catching twisted hoodies and black and white skinny trousers and gray sneakers.