DESCRIPTION
This warm, 100% recycled polyester sweater vest from Patagonia combines an easy layering vest with the easy care of Better Sweater fleece. Dyed with a low-impact process that significantly reduces the use of dyestuffs, energy and water compared to conventional dyeing methods. Fair Trade Certified sewn.
Made with 100% recycled polyester knitted fleece with a fleece interior and heathered yarns. The Men's Better Sweater Vest has a full-zip at the front with zip-through stand-up collar, it's a great alternative to a pullover fleece if you need an easy to layer and low bulk fleece, with a zippered left-chest pocket and two zippered handwarmer pockets.
- Body: 10-oz 100% recycled polyester knit fleece dyed with a low-impact process that reduces the use of dyestuffs, energy and water compared to conventional heather dyeing methods
- Pocket bags and trim: 5.3-oz 100% recycled polyester brushed tricot
- Manufacture: Pocket bag and trim fabric is certified as bluesign approved, Made in a Fair Trade Certified factory
- Country of Origin: Made in Sri Lanka
- Weight: 394 g (13.9 oz)
SIZE GUIDE
Size | Chest | Hip | Arm Length |
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Small | 94 cm | 91 cm | 84cm |
Medium | 102 cm | 99 cm | 86cm |
Large | 112 cm | 109 cm | 89 cm |
X-Large | 119 cm | 117 cm | 91 cm |
PROVENANCE AND ETHICS
Patagonia was founded by Yvon Chouinardin 1973, the company's roots are in clothing for rock and alpine climbing, but they now produce a diverse mix of apparel targeted towardsskiers, snowboarders,surfersand climbers. Patagonia are a world leader in creating ethical, sustainable clothing.
Recycled Polyester: Polyester is a naturally water-repellent material that can withstand the elements. Using polyester fibre made from mechanically recycled plastic bottles reduces CO2 emissions, and Patagonia are working toward eliminating all virgin polyester in their products by 2025.
Fair Trade: Patagonia now use more than 20 Fair Trade factories that specialise in the production of outdoor clothing, paying a premium for every Patagonia item that is made in a Fair Trade Certified factory. They actively encourage other brands that do business in those factories to join them in the Fair Trade movement, ensuring living wages within the supply chain.
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