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Light, warm, and soft fleece with a comfortable feel

"FLEECE GUIDE, Materials. Function. Knowledge." text and photos of mountains with fall foliage.
Fleece that can be quickly thrown on when it's chilly, not only great as an everyday cold weather item, but essential as a mid-layer for the outdoors. Montbell offers a wide range of options, from thin types using ultra-fine fibers to models designed to be your outermost layer, lined for added wind resistance. This allows for diverse choices to suit different seasons and purposes.

Fleece Characteristics

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Light and warm


The most distinctive feature of fleece is that it is lightweight and warm. By brushing the fibers, it creates a layer of air between the fibers, which retains warmth and prevents it from escaping, thus demonstrating excellent insulation properties.

Breathability


Fleece fabric has breathability that allows air to circulate. As it reduces the likelihood of becoming stuffy even during high-intensity activities, it is suitable as insulation when you are active.

Dries quickly even when wet


The material used to make fleece, polyester, has low moisture absorption and excellent quick-drying properties. It maintains comfort during activities even when perspiration during activities.

Features that enhance comfort

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Zip End Guard


The zipper slider is designed to avoid contact with the chin. This not only prevents the discomfort of cold metal touching the skin when the zipper is chilled by cool air temperatures, but also considers safety aspects by preventing metal coming into contact with skin in severe cold.
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Thumb hole


By inserting your thumb through these holes, you can prevent cold air from entering your sleeves and keep your hands warm up to the back of your hand.
Illustration comparing the sleeve cuff extension rate of Slan-Tec Cuff in standard and stretched states

Slant-Tec Cuff


The seams at the cuffs are angled to minimize restriction of stretch caused by stitching. This provides a comfortable fit without any unpleasant constriction. Patent obtained.
Illustration comparing the sleeve cuffs of a conventional cuff and a Spiral Slan-Tec Cuff

Spiral Slant-Tec Cuff


The spiral seam at the cuff creates a superior fitting sleeve. It provides a comfortable feel against the skin without any unpleasant tightness, resulting in improved comfort. Patent obtained.
Features vary by product. Please refer to each product page for detailed information.

Fleece product lineup

Montbell offers a wide variety of fleece options, with variations in fiber thickness, fiber length, and fabric weight. You can find the optimal piece for any given scenario.
Light, warm, and soft fleece with a comfortable feel climagrid climaairlight chameece trailaction climatweed climaplusknit climaplus100 climaplus200 climaair climaplussealing

Excellent stretch and breathability, versatile for year-round use

CLIMAGRID

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This fleece offers excellent stretch, providing ease of movement and comfort during use. The smooth outer surface resists snow accumulation, while the brushed inner lining ensures superior warmth retention. The grid pattern of the inner brushed fabric enhances breathability, making it versatile for year-round use. It functions as a mid-layer in winter mountaineering and as an outer layer for spring and autumn hiking, as well as summer activities at altitude.

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      Highly breathable for comfort and reduced stuffiness during activity

      CLIMAAIR Light

      Achieves exceptional lightness and breathability through a wide, open-knit structure. Even during high-output activities, its superior moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties rapidly absorb sweat and prevent the buildup of humidity inside the garment. The long-pile fibers trap air, ensuring just the right amount of warmth. Versatile enough for year-round use—from low-altitude hiking in autumn and spring to high-altitude trekking in summer.

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          Lightweight fleece ideal for spring and autumn hiking

          CHAMEECE

          The CHAMEECE logo and a photograph focusing on the fabric.
          A fleece material woven densely with ultra-fine microfibers. Despite being thin and lightweight, it is warm and provides a light, comfortable feel when worn. With a good balance of warmth retention and breathability, this series is suitable not only for spring and autumn but can be used throughout the year.
          (Also available in relaxed fit: Chameece Jacket Women's)

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              Features 4-Way Stretch, excelling in activities requiring high mobility

              Stretch CLIMAPLUS

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              This series features excellent stretch in both vertical and horizontal directions, achieving a comfortable fit while maintaining a slim silhouette. The smooth surface resists snow accumulation and is ideal for layering. As it flexibly follows body movements, it truly excels in situations involving intense activity, such as climbing.

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                  Tweed-like texture with a soft brushed interior

                  CLIMATWEED

                  The CLIMATWEED logo and a photograph focusing on the fabric.
                  While lightweight, this fleece is warm with a soft, brushed inner lining. It has a slightly relaxed silhouette that allows it to be worn over thick inner layers as an outer garment. Versatile enough for a wide range of uses, from hiking and travel to everyday urban wear.

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                    A high-quality texture that is also suitable for everyday urban use

                    CLIMAPULS Knit

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                    A fleece material with a high-quality texture reminiscent of a sweater. Versatile for use as a mid-layer or outer layer, it performs well in a wide range of scenarios from trekking to travel and urban use. The jacket features reinforced patches on the shoulders and elbows, which are prone to abrasion, enhancing its durability.

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                        A highly versatile fleece that is lightweight, compact, and excels in quick-drying properties

                        CLIMAPLUS 100

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                        A slightly thin fleece material that combines mobility and comfort. While retaining a large amount of air between the fibers, it quickly release excess heat at moisture can tend to accumulate inside garments, ensuring a persistently dry and comfortable experience. We offer a diverse lineup of models suitable for use as outerwear, mid-layers, or relaxation wear.
                        (Also available in relaxed fit: ClimaPLUS 100 Jacket Women's)

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                            Functions as a high-insulation midlayer with appropriate volume

                            CLIMAPLUS 200

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                            A medium-weight fleece material suitable for mid-layer use during colder weather. The densely packed fibers trap warm air, providing excellent insulation. It also offers superior stretch and breathability, making it highly versatile.

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                                With high warmth retention and adequate breathability, it is ideal for autumn and winter mid-layer clothing

                                CLIMAAIR

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                                The fabric achieves lightweight construction through coarse knitting, while maintaining long fibers that trap a large amount of air, resulting in excellent heat retention. As an outer layer or mid-layer, it provides maximum warmth with minimal weight. The material incorporates partially recycled polyester.
                                (Available in relaxed fit sizes: Climair Jacket Men's / Women's)

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                                    Recommended for urban use with a wool-like fluffy texture

                                    CLIMAPLUS Shearling

                                    A photograph focusing on the fabric with the CLIMAPLUS logo
                                    This is a thick fleece material with a woolly, fluffy texture and exceptionally high warmth retention properties. The thick fibers can trap a large amount of air between them, achieving outstanding thermal insulation. With its plush and soft feel against the skin, it is ideal for everyday use.

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                                        Lightweight and easy to move in, fleece vest

                                        We also offer a wide variety of vests made from various fleece materials. Our lightweight and compactly storable fleece vests are convenient for carrying. Being sleeveless, they allow for easy movement and effortless temperature regulation.

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                                            Fleece material pants and skirts

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                                                Items useful for combating cold weather

                                                  About maintenance

                                                  Fleece items are easy to wash at home. With proper care, you can enjoy your favorite items for an extended period.
                                                  1. Check the care label attached to the product.
                                                  2. Close all zippers and buttons, turn the garment inside out, and place it in a laundry net.
                                                  3. To reduce stress on the fabric, select either the 'Hand Wash' or 'Gentle Cycle' option. Adding fabric softener can prevent fibers from tangling.
                                                  *Please be sure to check the care label attached to the product, as some items are not suitable for use with fabric softeners.
                                                  4. Please air-dry in the shade, avoiding direct sunlight. If using a dryer, set it to a low temperature.

                                                    Revive your worn-out fleece!

                                                    Long-fiber fleece tends to become matted in areas such as the elbows and cuffs with prolonged use. This is caused by the fleece fibers becoming entangled due to friction. When the fabric becomes matted and loses its thickness, it leads to a decrease in insulation. In such cases, vigorously brush the fabric using a pet slicker brush or a nylon shoe brush to raise the nap. This will lift the fibers, restoring the soft, fluffy texture.
                                                    An image depicting the process of brushing the napped surface of fleece fabric
                                                    A comparison photo of the fleece fabric surface before and after brushing. The fibers are more raised after brushing.

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