A hard wearing fleece, the Men's Better Sweater 1/4 Zip from Patagonia layers nicely under a shell on the mountain - and doubles as a stylish sweater at dinner. Heather-overdyed 9.5-oz polyester yarns create an easy-wearing, moisture-wicking, bulk-free piece, with a handsome face and a soft fleeced interior. The stand-up collar has a zipper garage; raglan side and back seams make for a classic shape. Micro polyester trim at the cuff, hem and collar wick sweat, and a vertical chest pocket secures keys and cash.The Better Sweater Zip is recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip for Men is available through Altrec.com.
- September 25, 2011
Great sweater.....very comfortable and high quality. I have a full zip and prefer the 1/4 better. Have noticed some wear and tear after using this for a while.
GlamGirl
- April 5, 2011
Excellent gift
I bought the Better Sweater for my husband for Christmas. He loves Patagonia products, and this gift was no exception. He was thrilled with the warm brown color, the thickness, the wind resistance, and the overall look. His only complaint is that is can become quite warm when you're indoors, as he was on Christmas day and when worn to a few parties in January. He suggested that its role is more appropriate for outdoor use or for really cold days. Overall, excellent buy!
mfeo
- March 25, 2011
Great sweater
This is a very comfortable sweater, I really like how it fits. Great for wearing it under a jacket, it's light but warm. I totally recomend it, was exactly what I was looking for.
forklift
- March 21, 2011
Maybe a little small
Overall this sweater is great, but if you want to wear something underneath it I would recommend going up a size. I am actually wearing it right now and have a t-shirt and a light weight North Face long sleeve shirt on underneath and its comfortable but I don't think I would put anything else under it (I am a Large guy wearing a Large btw, and other other Patagonia products a Large has been much more roomy). But cut is great and so warm. Not super wind or water proof but thats not what you're buying it for.
JYD11
- March 9, 2011
My Go To Layer in the Mountains!
I purchased the Better Sweater mainly to use as a layering piece under a shell in stead of a fleece jacket. It has worked very well in that capacity and so much more. On two ski trips this year I started with it under my Primo jacket in the early morning when it was cold and shoved it into my pack once it heated up during the day. Then at night it is a perfect "kick it around town sweater" to wear out. It is stylish but not dressy and very functional. Works great under a down sweater to get to the pubs and then looks great as a stand alone sweater. It does breathe well, dries quickly and the fit is true to size. I don't like packing lots of clothes even for a week long trip, and this sweater serves enough differnet purposes I don't have to. It is my go to piece for the mountains!
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