Patagonia's midweight recycled fleece half-zip earns its place as a reliable everyday cold-weather layer
The Patagonia Better Sweater 1/2-Zip Pullover's cut keeps warmth locked in across the chest and shoulders, while the half-zip gives just enough venting when the trail pitches up. The pocket flap is woven from NetPlus nylon faille sourced from reclaimed fishing nets, and the body fleece is dyed with a low-impact process. Both details reduce the environmental footprint of the piece without affecting how it layers or wears across a full day outside.
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I reach for this on chilly mornings before the day warms up. The half-zip lets me dial the temperature without pulling the whole thing off."
Details
- Hiking fleece for cool mornings and layering under a shell
- Half-zip collar vents heat on the climb without removing the layer
- NetPlus pocket flap is woven from postconsumer recycled fishing nets
- Regular fit with hip length layers cleanly over a baselayer or under a jacket
- Recycled polyester fleece body uses a low-impact dye process
- Item #PATZAX4
- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed, Bluesign Approved (fabrics)
- Material
- [face fabric] 100% recycled polyester knit fleece (low-impact dye process), [pocket flap] NetPlus 100% postconsumer recycled nylon faille from recycled fishing nets, DWR finish, [trim, pocket bags] 100% recycled polyester brushed tricot
- Fleece Weight
- Midweight
- Fit
- Regular
- Length
- Hip
- Hood
- Fixed
- Pockets
- 1 zippered chest, 2 hand
- Venting
- 1/2-zip
- Claimed Weight
- 1lb 6.9oz
- Activity
- Casual, Hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- Lifetime