Fleece fabric has long established itself as a modern and warm material. Especially relevant is its use in the tourist outfit. And this is not surprising, because the clothes made of fleece is elastic, weighs little, dries well and has an average insulating performance.
Men’s fleece jackets – types of fabric
Tourism clothing is made from 4 types of fleece fabric, which differ in the degree of density and the use of additional technology. Let’s understand each of them:
1. Low Density Fleece
The density of this material 100g/m2, it is made the most popular models of clothing for tourists: fleece jackets for men, hiking pullovers. Suitable for travel in cool but not frosty weather. Keeps you warm, doesn’t cause sweating, and also wears well under a raincoat because the material absorbs moisture without cooling your skin.
Features and benefits of low-density fleece jackets:
- Takes up little space in a backpack, compact;
- It has a small weight;
- Good air permeability, your skin breathes;
- Can be used as a mid-layer outfit in wet or cool weather.
2. Medium density fleece
Manufacturers also refer to the density of the fabric by these names: 200 Weight Fleece, TKA 200. This is the most popular type of density for outer fleece travel clothing. Consider its characteristics and advantages:
- In cold weather you can use as an independent outerwear, and in windy weather – additionally wear over a jacket windbreaker or jackets Hardshell;
- Has good air permeability;
- Takes up more volume than low-density fleece, but is still compact and easy to transport.
- Medium-density fleece is often used to make outer layer clothing designed to be worn in colder weather and with less physical activity.
3. Dense fleece
The density of the material is 300 g/m2. Almost always this material is used for the top layer of travel gear, that is, for example, men’s fleece jackets. These jackets are very warm, while the fabric retains breathability.
The main characteristics of dense fleece:
- Dense and bulky material, can take up a lot of space in a hiking backpack.
- Suitable for cold weather.
- The material does not cope well with moisture and precipitation, so if you are caught in the rain, you need to wear a raincoat on such a jacket.
- Does not involve serious physical activity and is best outdoors for passive time (camping with tents, overnight stays in the woods).
4.Windproof fleece jackets for men
For hiking such jackets are a godsend, they are windproof and designed for different temperatures, as made of fleece of different density. Protection from the wind, in this case, is an additional function of the outerwear itself. The effect is achieved due to the fact that between the two layers of fleece – outer and inner, sewn in a windproof membrane. Despite the fact that fleece loses its breathability characteristics, such clothes are indispensable for tourists in windy and cold weather.
Technology wind protection manufacturers call differently: Windstopper, R4, Wind Pro, etc. Usually, the outer clothing with the effect of windproof made with a dense outer surface, in order to increase the durability of the outfit and provide additional protection from the wind.
Features windproof fleece jacket:
- It has low air permeability.
- Suitable for wearing in windy weather with minimal physical activity.
- Made of fleece of any density, so it is well suited for different temperatures.
- Models of such jackets usually have a special adjustable hood and drawstring at the hips.
Now you know the main features to pay attention to when choosing a men’s fleece jacket for tourism. And we still advise you to visit the SportsTerritory online store of branded travel clothing to choose your ideal model.
