If you enjoy outdoor activities like hiking or sports, you need a good technical jacket to withstand the unpredictable weather. Technical fleeces combine lightweight comfort and practicality to keep you cool or warm, depending on your needs. Featuring polyamide and recycled polyester fabrics, you'll find various options, whether you want a sweat-wicking or water and stain-resistant layer. With many fleeces featuring stretch fabric, you can enjoy a comfortable, snug fit that moves with you, making them ideal for any type of outdoor activity.

As the leading hiking brand, we know a few things about hiking gear. We combine our passion for the great outdoors and hiking know-how to offer a great selection of men's jackets. We have everything you need for wherever your adventures take you, from a men's coat to stylish puffer jackets. Our fleeces are available in a range of colours and sizes, from S to XXL. You are sure to find the perfect fit.

Technical outerwear uses innovative fabrics and construction techniques to create outwear that will perform on the trails. Technical fleeces keep you warm and comfortable, whether worn as a standalone winter jacket or functions as part of a layering system. At Columbia Sportswear®, you'll find a great range of technical men's and women's jackets in a variety of breathable fabrics and weights. Unlike a bulkier warm parka or feather down jacket, fleeces tend to have a slim fit for maximum flexibility and movement.

Choose from half-zipped, full-zipped, hooded and non-hooded fleeces and whichever features best suit your needs. For example:

• Zippered hand and chest pockets
• Media pocket
• Drawcord adjustable hem
• Adjustable hood
• Thumb holes
• Binding at hem, cuff and hood
• Chin guard
• Reflective detail
• Adjustable sleeves

Whether hiking, trekking or darting around town, your body will likely produce heat that becomes perspiration. While this can be uncomfortable, if the moisture doesn't evaporate, it can leave you feeling clammy or even cold. Our range of technical fleeces is created with fast-drying, moisture-wicking and fast-drying fabrics to regulate your temperature as you build sweat on the trails. Omni-Wick™ is our performance-wicking technology that takes moisture away from the skin. This moisture is then distributed across the surface of the fabric so it can quickly evaporate, keeping you dry and comfortable.

Are you looking for a new down jacket? We have a superb range of down jackets to choose from, including our hooded down jacket and sleeveless down jacket.

While fleece is not typically a waterproof material, it can be water and stain-resistant, especially when treated with Omni-Shield™. Our long-lasting and quick-drying technology prevents water and stains from penetrating into the material and drenching or staining your fleece. So even if you're caught in a surprise rain shower or splashed by a puddle, the water-resistant finish will keep you protected. Our water-resistant fleeces also feature a Durable water-repellent (DWR) finish that repels water without harming the environment. Top off your fleece with a waterproof down jacket for optimum weather protection. If you want more waterproof options, check out our waterproof jacket range.

Whether exploring a coastal trail or hiking in the countryside, cold weather shouldn't stop you from enjoying the great outdoors. An insulated fleece winter jacket will keep you warm even on bitterly cold winter days. This high-necked warm jacket features quilted insulation and Omni-Heat technology. This uses hundreds of little metallic dots to help retain and reflect your thermal heat to keep you warmer. So, whether running errands or hiking in winter, your fleece jacket will help keep you toasty.

If you're looking for alternatives to technical fleeces or complimentary layers, then you're in the right place. At Columbia Sportswear®, we have an extensive range of outerwear from men's down jackets and women's down jackets to an extreme cold jacket for when the chill really bites. In fact, we have jackets for all members of the family. For an extra layer of warmth, insulation or waterproofing, layer one of our softshell jackets over your fleece. These are lightweight and compressible, so you can pack them away in your bag when you don't need them. Alternatively, our clever 3-in-1 jackets are incredibly versatile. It has an outer waterproof shell and an insulating inner layer, which you can wear together or separately, depending on the weather.

To make sure you're well-prepared for your next adventure, check out our range of essential hiking items in our online stores, including gloves, bags and other accessories. Plus, with regular sales and promotions, free delivery on orders and hassle-free return service,  shopping with Columbia Sportswear® is a walk in the park.

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