Fleece Jackets and Coats

Fleece jackets are made from synthetic fibres which are then woven into a fabric. The fleece fabric materials are made from PET or polymer, and were discovered in the 1900s. Fleece materials became popular in the 1990s as they found to be more lightweight than wool whilst still being just as warm, therefore, ideal for backpackers and hikers. Fleece material has also been used to make underwear for astronauts.

What else can fleece be used for?
The synthetic fabric which is used to make fleece jackets can also be manufactured to create blankets, gloves, hats and sweatshirts. The most common use for fleece is for jackets and sweatshirts.

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Brands
There are many different brands and types of fleece jackets that are available on the market for consumer purchase and it is essential that the correct jacket is selected in terms of their purpose, gender and budget.

Fleece jackets are produced by a variety of leading fashion brands, and for a range of budgets. It is also possible to select a fleece jacket in terms of its type, which will be determined by where it will be worn and the climate of that area.

Lightweight
Fleece jackets have been designed to be lighter than wool, therefore they are already considered to be lightweight especially as they do not absorb as much moisture as natural fibres. Nevertheless, fleece jacket producers will have a selection of fleece jackets that are considered to be more lightweight than other jackets. These jackets are more suitable for warmer climate areas or lighter hiking activities. It is also possible to purchase fleece based sweatshirts or vests as an alternative to a fleece jacket.

Water resistant
To improve the function of fleece materials companies have devised and developed the use of gore technology. Gore technology is a thin layer of material that is dense enough to prevent rain from penetrating the skin but also continuing to allow perspiration droplets to evaporate. A gore membrane is contained within two layers of fleece material to protect the skin but also to allow the jacket to remain breathable.

Wind resistant
Fleece material is much denser than natural fibres and is able to expel perspiration whilst resisting harsh winds. New advances in fleece jacket materials have created a tightly knit fabric that can block about 95% of the wind; the new fabric is known as micro fleece. Recycled fleece or eco fleece is made from recycled plastic bottles and this can also resist more wind than normal fleece fabric.

Fire resistant
Although fleece jackets are not specifically designed to be fire resistant, there have been innovations to produce a jacket that can withstand small flames. Dragon fur fleeces can be exposed to small fires without melting or burning, whilst still remaining lightweight and breathable.

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Fleece Zip Through Jacket
Fleece Zip Through Jacket
£10.00


Cheeky fleece jacket
Cheeky fleece jacket
£10.00


Zip fleece jacket
Zip fleece jacket
£10.00


Hooded Fleece Jacket
Hooded Fleece Jacket
£10.00


Babys beige hooded jacket
Babys beige hooded jacket
£10.50


ELLOS Jacket
ELLOS Jacket
£10.50


Boy’s Teddy-Style Blouson Jacket
Boy’s Teddy-Style Blouson Jacket
£11.00


Fleece Jacket
Fleece Jacket
£12.00


Ladybird Fleece Jacket, Red
Ladybird Fleece Jacket, Red
£12.00


Regatta Ladies Thor III Fleece Jacket
Regatta Ladies Thor III Fleece Jacket
£12.77


Small Royal Stewart Tartan Dog Jacket
Small Royal Stewart Tartan Dog Jacket
£12.99


Large Royal Stewart Tartan Dog Jacket
Large Royal Stewart Tartan Dog Jacket
£12.99


Medium Royal Stewart Tartan Dog Jacket
Medium Royal Stewart Tartan Dog Jacket
£12.99


Small Royal Stewart Tartan Dog Jacket
Small Royal Stewart Tartan Dog Jacket
£12.99


Medium Royal Stewart Tartan Dog Jacket
Medium Royal Stewart Tartan Dog Jacket
£12.99


Large Royal Stewart Tartan Dog Jacket
Large Royal Stewart Tartan Dog Jacket
£12.99


Boy's Hooded Blouson Jacket Lined in Fleece
Boy's Hooded Blouson Jacket Lined in Fleece
£13.00


Ivory fleece bed jacket
Ivory fleece bed jacket
£13.20


Regatta Jasmina Full Zip Fleece
Regatta Jasmina Full Zip Fleece
£13.33


Sealey FJ06XL Fleece Jacket - Extra Large
Sealey FJ06XL Fleece Jacket - Extra Large
£14.34


Sealey FJ06L Fleece Jacket - Large
Sealey FJ06L Fleece Jacket - Large
£14.34


Boy’s Padded Jacket
Boy’s Padded Jacket
£14.70


ELLOS Jacket
ELLOS Jacket
£14.70


REGATTA WOMENS NOVA JACKET - OFFER
REGATTA WOMENS NOVA JACKET - OFFER
£14.99


Fleece
Fleece
£14.99


Small Waggles Flying Dog Jacket
Small Waggles Flying Dog Jacket
£14.99


Small Waggles Flying Dog Jacket
Small Waggles Flying Dog Jacket
£14.99


Sherpa Zip Jacket for Men
Sherpa Zip Jacket for Men
£14.99


Red Glacial lightweight fleece zip top
Red Glacial lightweight fleece zip top
£15.00


Kids Packaway Jacket
Kids Packaway Jacket
£15.00


Regatta Ladies Yasmine IA Fleece
Regatta Ladies Yasmine IA Fleece
£15.00


Champion Snowdon Zip Hood Padded Shirt
Champion Snowdon Zip Hood Padded Shirt
£15.00


Baby’s Unisex Fleece Travel Bag
Baby’s Unisex Fleece Travel Bag
£15.00


Fleece Jacket
Fleece Jacket
£15.00


BrownBasecamp full zip fleece
BrownBasecamp full zip fleece
£15.00


ELLOS Girl’s Fleece Jacket
ELLOS Girl’s Fleece Jacket
£15.00


ELLOS Fleece Jacket
ELLOS Fleece Jacket
£15.00


Regatta Fleece
Regatta Fleece
£15.03


Oakley Sunglasses Medium Soft Vault Sunglass case - Black
Oakley Sunglasses Medium Soft Vault Sunglass case - Black
£15.99


Oakley Sunglasses Large Soft Vault Sunglass case - Black
Oakley Sunglasses Large Soft Vault Sunglass case - Black
£15.99


St Bernadettes RC Primary School Primary Unisex Fleece Jacket, Navy
St Bernadettes RC Primary School Primary Unisex Fleece Jacket, Navy
£16.00


Thornden School Unisex Fleece Jacket, Navy
Thornden School Unisex Fleece Jacket, Navy
£16.00


Highfield CE Primary School Unisex Fleece Jacket, Grey
Highfield CE Primary School Unisex Fleece Jacket, Grey
£16.00


John Lewis Girl Spotted Sweater, Multi
John Lewis Girl Spotted Sweater, Multi
£16.00


St Columbas RC Primary School Unisex Fleece Jacket, Maroon
St Columbas RC Primary School Unisex Fleece Jacket, Maroon
£16.00


Erbauer Fleece Jacket M 38"-40
Erbauer Fleece Jacket M 38"-40
£16.49


Erbauer Fleece Jacket XL 46"-48
Erbauer Fleece Jacket XL 46"-48
£16.49


Regatta Mercury Fleece Top
Regatta Mercury Fleece Top
£16.66


Regatta Ladies Nova Fleece Jacket
Regatta Ladies Nova Fleece Jacket
£16.66


Trekmates Verbier Knit Marl Jacket
Trekmates Verbier Knit Marl Jacket
£16.66


Medium Waggles Flying Dog Jacket
Medium Waggles Flying Dog Jacket
£16.99


Small Black 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Small Black 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£16.99


Small Green 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Small Green 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£16.99


Small Red 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Small Red 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£16.99


Small Navy 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Small Navy 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£16.99


Medium Waggles Flying Dog Jacket
Medium Waggles Flying Dog Jacket
£16.99


Small Navy 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Small Navy 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£16.99


Small Green 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Small Green 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£16.99


Small Red 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Small Red 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£16.99


Small Black 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Small Black 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£16.99


Holy Family School Unisex Tundra Jacket, Red
Holy Family School Unisex Tundra Jacket, Red
£17.00


Black fleece lined light weight jacket
Black fleece lined light weight jacket
£17.00


Navy fleece lined light weight jacket
Navy fleece lined light weight jacket
£17.00


Hooded Fleece Jacket
Hooded Fleece Jacket
£17.00


Teen Boy’s Padded Jacket
Teen Boy’s Padded Jacket
£17.40


Fleece Jacket in various sizes
Fleece Jacket in various sizes
£17.99


Fur-Fabric Fleece Jacket in warious sizes
Fur-Fabric Fleece Jacket in warious sizes
£17.99


Red chevron padded jacket
Red chevron padded jacket
£18.00


Black chevron padded jacket
Black chevron padded jacket
£18.00


Navy chevron padded jacket
Navy chevron padded jacket
£18.00


Champion Elgin Fleece Jacket
Champion Elgin Fleece Jacket
£18.88


Baby Girl’s Hooded Padded Jacket
Baby Girl’s Hooded Padded Jacket
£18.90


Coral Reiff Jacket
Coral Reiff Jacket
£19.00


Esprit Baby Fleece Jacket
Esprit Baby Fleece Jacket
£19.00


ELLOS Fleece Jacket
ELLOS Fleece Jacket
£19.00


Classic Collection Zip Through Fleece Jacket
Classic Collection Zip Through Fleece Jacket
£19.00


Fleece Jacket
Fleece Jacket
£19.00


Coral Reiff Jacket
Coral Reiff Jacket
£19.50


Puma Long Sleeve Half Zip Fleece Jacket
Puma Long Sleeve Half Zip Fleece Jacket
£19.95


Craghoppers Ladies Outdoor Interactive Fleece Jacket
Craghoppers Ladies Outdoor Interactive Fleece Jacket
£19.99


TF Gear Chill Out Fleece Jacket
TF Gear Chill Out Fleece Jacket
£19.99


Medium Black 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Medium Black 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£19.99


Medium Black 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Medium Black 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£19.99


Medium Red 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Medium Red 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£19.99


Large Waggles Flying Dog Jacket
Large Waggles Flying Dog Jacket
£19.99


Medium Red 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Medium Red 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£19.99


Medium Green 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Medium Green 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£19.99


Large Waggles Flying Dog Jacket
Large Waggles Flying Dog Jacket
£19.99


Medium Navy 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Medium Navy 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£19.99


Medium Green 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Medium Green 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£19.99


Medium Navy 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Medium Navy 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£19.99


TF Gear Chill Out Fleece Jacket
TF Gear Chill Out Fleece Jacket
£19.99


Trespass Ladies Hally Fleece Jacket
Trespass Ladies Hally Fleece Jacket
£19.99


Nickelson Mikoli Jacket
Nickelson Mikoli Jacket
£20.00


Cathie Zip-through Fleece Jacket
Cathie Zip-through Fleece Jacket
£20.00


Light blue lightweight full-zip fleece jacket
Light blue lightweight full-zip fleece jacket
£20.00


White lightweight full-zip fleece jacket
White lightweight full-zip fleece jacket
£20.00


Red Glacial fleece zip top
Red Glacial fleece zip top
£20.00


"Guggenheim Zip Fleece Track Jacket"

£20.00


Fleece Style’ Cardigan
Fleece Style’ Cardigan
£20.30


ONeill Ladies Garnet Ladies layer fleece - Powder White
ONeill Ladies Garnet Ladies layer fleece - Powder White
£20.99


ONeill Ladies Garnet Ladies layer fleece - Island Blue
ONeill Ladies Garnet Ladies layer fleece - Island Blue
£20.99


ONeill Ladies Garnet Ladies layer fleece - Beetroot Pink
ONeill Ladies Garnet Ladies layer fleece - Beetroot Pink
£20.99


ONeill Ladies Garnet Ladies layer fleece - Black Out
ONeill Ladies Garnet Ladies layer fleece - Black Out
£20.99


Boy’s Zipped Fleece Jacket
Boy’s Zipped Fleece Jacket
£21.00


Fleece Blouson Jacket
Fleece Blouson Jacket
£21.00


Map Fleece Jacket XX-Large
Map Fleece Jacket XX-Large
£22.00


Map Fleece Jacket X-Large
Map Fleece Jacket X-Large
£22.00


Map Fleece Jacket Large
Map Fleece Jacket Large
£22.00


Coral Reiff Jacket
Coral Reiff Jacket
£22.00


Coral Reiff Jacket
Coral Reiff Jacket
£22.00


Craghoppers Women's Basecamp 200 Fleece
Craghoppers Women's Basecamp 200 Fleece
£22.22


Craghoppers Basecamp 200 IA Jacket
Craghoppers Basecamp 200 IA Jacket
£22.22


Black hooded lightweight fleece jacket
Black hooded lightweight fleece jacket
£22.40


Extra Large Red 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Extra Large Red 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£22.99


Large Green 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Large Green 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£22.99


Large Green 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Large Green 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£22.99


Large Red 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Large Red 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£22.99


Large Black 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Large Black 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£22.99


Extra Large Green 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
Extra Large Green 2-in-1 Dog Jacket
£22.99