{"title":"Fleece Midlayers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFleece Midlayers: Warm, Breathable Insulation for Active Mountain Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFleece is the workhorse of the outdoor midlayer category. Warm when wet, fast-drying, highly breathable, and durable across thousands of hours of use, fleece has been the standard midlayer for outdoor athletes since Malden Mills introduced Polartec fleece in the 1970s. Modern fleece fabrics have evolved significantly from those early designs — today's options include grid fleece for maximum breathability, high-pile fleece for maximum warmth, and stretch fleece for technical climbing and movement-intensive activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClimbers on the multi-pitch routes of the Verdon Gorge in France, trekkers on the Haute Route between Chamonix and Zermatt, and backcountry skiers in the Wasatch Range in Utah all rely on fleece midlayers as the insulation layer that bridges the gap between base layer and shell. The fleece goes on at the belay, at camp, and during cold morning starts — and comes off when the effort level rises and the body generates its own heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFleece Types\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrid fleece\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lightweight, highly breathable; excellent moisture management; ideal for high-output activities as a midlayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic fleece (100 weight)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lightweight warmth; good breathability; the most versatile option for three-season use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-weight fleece (200 weight)\u003c\/strong\u003e: More warmth; slightly less breathable; good for cold conditions and camp use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-pile fleece\u003c\/strong\u003e: Maximum warmth; excellent loft; used as a standalone layer in cold conditions or as a heavy midlayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStretch fleece\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4-way stretch for climbing and technical movement; less warm than standard fleece but more versatile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLayer your fleece over a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rove-wear-merino-base\"\u003emerino base layer\u003c\/a\u003e for optimal moisture management, and under a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rove-wear-hardshell-jackets\"\u003ehardshell jacket\u003c\/a\u003e for complete weather protection in cold, wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/omnirove.com\/collections\/rove-wear-fleece-midlayers.oembed","provider":"OmniRove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}