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Patagonia has been in the market of suiting
you up for the outdoors for over 30 years, and with all of that
experience, it's no surprise they're now household names when it comes
to everything from heavy-duty shells for ice climbers, to cozy fleece for city dwellers. With their unique and innovative
designs and colors, boundary-pushing take on business and
environmentalism, and painstaking attention to performance and detail,
Patagonia has carved out a tradition of excellence in the world of
outerwear that can be found in every piece they produce. |
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| What makes Patagonia
different from other outerwear companies? |
| Patagonia's Mission
Statement reads, "Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm,
use business to inspire, and implement solutions to the environmental
crisis." Not your ordinary
brand, eh? And what's more, they actually practice what they preach! The
core of Patagonia's mission remains to deliver useful, simple products
to outdoor adventurers. This means that every feature put into a
Patagonia product serves a purpose, valuing substance over style. But in
addition to creating comfortable, stylish, and performance-oriented
outerwear, Patagonia strives to do it all with as little harm to the
environment as possible. That means reducing their carbon footprint,
reusing and recycling materials, and ensuring that from conception to
sale, every phase of a product's life is as lean and green as possible.
 They've done this by using recycled
polyester in many of their products, and using organic cotton, as
opposed to pesticide-intensive cotton. Even more impressive, Patagonia
is a founding member of the revolutionary Sustainable Apparel
Coalition, aimed at developing a massive database of the entire
environmental impact of every manufacturer, component, and process in
apparel production. Launched in early 2011, this initiative hopes to
have a major and transformative impact on the garment industry, bringing
the entire process into line with best environmental practices.
Never settling on their green
initiatives, Patagonia aims to help reverse the dangerous downward
spiral of our planet's environment by donating at least 1% of their
total sales to grassroots environmental groups all over the world.
Innovative, inspiring, ambitious, and
accessible, Patagonia as a company and as apparel is something to take
note of. |
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| What conditions are
Patagonia jackets, fleece, and apparel designed for? |
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Patagonia creates outerwear for almost every condition and activity on
Earth. Aimed at outdoor enthusiasts, climbers, hikers, skiers,
snowboarders, and adventurers, but just as at home in the city, the
lodge, or around town, Patagonia outerwear works in every situation, and
every climate. |
| Which piece of
Patagonia outerwear is right for me? |
That depends entirely on
your personal needs:
- What's your style?
- What do you need the piece for?
- What's your budget?
- What temperatures are you going to
be wearing it in?
Let's take a look in Patagonia's closet
and see if we can find the perfect jacket to fit your answers! |
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Patagonia Insulated
Jackets Designed for
exceptional warmth in low temperatures, with a lightweight, packable
design, Patagonia's down and synthetically insulated jackets are the
perfect choices for winter or cold-weather adventures. Great when trying
to save space on your next road trip, hike, or climb, these jackets
bring the heat without the weight and bulk of traditional marshmallowy
insulated jackets. |
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 Patagonia Down Sweater
- Insulated jacket designed to fit and
feel like your favorite old sweater
- 800 fill-power premium European
goose down for an exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio
- Highly compressible insulation makes
it very packable and well suited for travel and outdoor activities
(can even pack into its own included stuff sack)
- Quilted build keeps the down
insulation exactly where it needs to be, for evenly distributed heat
- Ripstop, tear-resistant shell is
windproof, and treated with a Durable Water-Resistant (DWR) finish
- All recycled polyester shell
material
Comfortable, lightweight, packable,
durable, and incredibly warm, the Down Sweater is perfect on its own in
cold, active conditions, and great as an insulating mid-layer in
extremely bitter and harsh weather. Designed for skiing, snowboarding,
hiking, travelling, climbing, mountaineering, and casual use.
Comes in men's, women's, girl's, and
boy's versions. Also available as a hooded jacket for men and women. |
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 Patagonia Nano Puff
- Versatile insulated winter jacket
works on its own in cold, winter conditions, or as an insulating
mid-layer on the slopes
- Lightweight, low-profile 60g
PrimaLoft One polyester insulation delivers lightweight, packable
heat
- Synthetic insulation dries quickly,
and retains insulating properties even when wet, making it perfect
for cold and wet weather
- Highly compressible design allows it
to pack into its own pocket for easy travel and storage
- Quilted pattern keeps insulation in
place for evenly distributed heat
- Wind-resistant shell treated with
DWR finish
- All recycled polyester shell
material
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 Patagonia Fleece
JacketsPatagonia's fleece
jackets are impressively versatile and incredibly comfortable, designed
in a wide variety of styles and weights to meet almost any need out
there. From the lightweight warmth and softness of casual fleece
jackets, to the heavier, wind-proof construction of high-performance
fleece, Patagonia has something for everyone, and every condition.
Regulator Fleece insulation pieces are
Patagonia's most popular lines of outerwear, and are broken down into 4
weights and categories, each specialized to meet different needs and
thrive in different conditions:
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Weight |
Description |
| R4 |
Windproof insulation. Stretchy,
lightweight, windproof fleece provides serious warmth and
insulation for extreme temperatures and active performance |
| R3 |
High-loft warmth.
Heat-retaining, high-loft fur-like fleece construction delivers
a unique look, impressive feel, great warmth, and high
compressibility |
| R2 |
Midweight insulation. Superior
warmth-to-weight ratio for comfort and breathability in a
short-sheared, high-loft fleece |
| R1 |
Core warmth. Lightweight and
breathable high/low grid fleece moves with the body, insulates,
wicks moisture, and maintains body temperature across a variety
of conditions |
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Patagonia Womens Re-Tool Fleece
- Slim-fitting technical fleece jacket for everything from your
morning run to late nights out in the city
- Polartec Thermal Pro polyester fleece with high-pile, extra-long
fibers retains heat with a soft, comfortable feel
- Double fleece collar for added warmth and comfort
- Moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabric
- Comes in a variety of colors and styles, including full-zip,
pullover, and hoodie
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 Patagonia Mens Synchilla Snap-T Fleece
- Signature Patagonia style with versatile warmth for casual or
performance wear
- Works on its own on chilly days, or as a mid-layer on the
mountain
- Durable, mid-weight recycled polyester fleece construction
- Stylish snaps and chest pocket for a unique look
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Patagonia Better Sweater
- Incredibly soft fleece jacket designed to mimic a sweater knit,
with all of the warmth, comfort, and performance of fleece
- 100% polyester fleece construction for breathability,
insulation, and moisture management
- Sweater-knit face for impressive comfort and softness
- Available in men's and women's full zip, quarter zip, hoodie,
and vest styles
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 Patagonia Retro-X Fleece
- Fully-featured, high-loft, windproof fleece jacket for solid
warmth and protection from the elements
- 1/4" recycled polyester fleece pile exterior
- Breathable/windproof membrane sandwiched between the exterior
fleece and interior lining
- Moisture wicking, brushed-polyester mesh lining interior keeps
you cool and comfortable
- Designed for everything from the city to the slopes
- Available in men's and women's full zip jacket and vest styles
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