A modern fleece is essentially a better sweater. It’s lighter and quicker-drying for backcountry travel, but fundamentally does the same job as those fishermen’s cable knit tops of yore: it keeps you ...

There’s something undeniably comforting about slipping into a fleece jacket on a cold morning—that instant rush of warmth, ease, and softness that feels like a well-timed hug. And no matter how trends ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more In the frigid depths of winter, your mood often ties right into what you're wearing. If you're warm, cozy ...

I can still remember my shock when my ex-girlfriend’s mother—the matriarch of a New England family that lived in L.L. Bean fleece—told me that it wasn’t actually wool. And if something called “fleece” ...

Where fleeces were once the exclusive remit of easygoing dads and crunchy climber types with pro tips on sleeping in a Subaru's trunk, the best men's fleece jacket is now a closet staple for everyone.

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 ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Robb Report may receive an affiliate commission. For being such a ubiquitous material, fleece is a ...