The Endura MT500 Polartec jacket is designed to be a warm mid-layer for winter use. Thanks to the fabric working so well, it not only helps you stay warm, but also breathes well when you start working ...

As autumn starts to settle in and the temperatures drop, it's time to layer up and embrace the warmth of the best fleece jackets. These versatile garments are like a warm hug on chilly mornings – ...

You have several good options, Kathy. And they ll all look better than that boxy old REI piece! L.L. Bean, for example, sells a very nice Polartec piece called the Chromaloft Fleece Jacket ($79; ...

When it comes to hiking jackets, especially mid layers, one fabric rules supreme: fleece. First developed in the late 1970s, this synthetic fabric was lighter and softer than wool. It's also much ...

One of the most versatile pieces to have in your closet is a fleece jacket. They keep you warm, are easy to layer, and are soft to the touch. Wear them under your shell when hitting the slopes or ...

Long, long ago (since the 1980s, to be precise), there was just fleece. The lightweight fabric was invented by Malden Mills (now known as Polartec). And it was good, most of the time. The humble ...