TAUNUS FZ M

The recycled Polartec fabric feels noticeably smoother against the skin than most fleeces I've owned, which makes it perfect as a base layer under a shell. It’s stretchy enough that I forget I’m wearing it during active mornings, yet it layers cleanly when the temperature drops.

I was thrilled to find this lightweight Polartec fleece fits perfectly under a shell for chilly morning hikes, yet breathes so well I don't overheat. The smooth face makes it slide easily into my pack without snagging, which is a small but great detail.

The stretch in this fabric is what sold me—it moves with me on chilly morning hikes without binding at the shoulders. The smooth face also slides easily under a shell, which I wasn’t expecting from a fleece.