FLEECE

Fleece is a soft, light and warm synthetic fabric (mostly polyester) with a double-sided fluffy pile, created in 1979 (Malden Mills, USA, with Patagonia) as an affordable, quick-drying alternative to wool. Fleece is exceptionally warm at low weight, retains heat well even when damp, 'breathes' and dries almost instantly, so it became a favourite material of outdoor, sports and everyday clothing: sweaters, hoodies, gilets, jacket linings, blankets. It does not itch, is hypoallergenic and easy to care for. Its main drawbacks are static build-up and a tendency to pill. Fleece comes in various densities — from thin microfleece to thick 'sherpa'. Recently it has been actively brought back into fashion by the gorpcore aesthetic. Fleece is the embodiment of light, practical warmth, in which comfort, function and cosiness make it indispensable for active and everyday life.