Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carlton Reid is a U.K.-based journalist covering sustainability. You likely own at least one item of clothing made with a fabric ...

R.A.D, the athletic footwear and apparel brand, has just dropped its first outwear line in collaboration with Polartec, and it couldn’t have come at a better time for the colder season. The ...

KNOW YOUR TECH breaks down the scientific technology used in your favorite sneakers and activewear. Let’s demystify your next purchase: today’s technology is The North Face Polartec. Offered in a ...

You won’t find a jacket much cozier than a fleece one. First championed by outdoor clothing brand Patagonia at the end of the 1970s through to the mid 1980s, faux sherpa fabric has revolutionized ...

Fleece is the fabric of cold days and colder nights. Associated with outdoor wear, this fabric is a soft, fluffy material that is most often made from polyester. Mittens, hats, and scarves are made ...

You have several good options, Kathy. And they ll all look better than that boxy old REI piece! L.L. Bean, for example, sells a very nice Polartec piece called the Chromaloft Fleece Jacket ($79; ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. If you buy a piece of performance wear or fleece from a ...

It's a little on the expensive side, but the Maap Thermal base layer will keep you really dry and warm. It may be a perfect option for harder efforts or to keep things light if you want to avoid ...

As autumn starts to settle in and the temperatures drop, it's time to layer up and embrace the warmth of the best fleece jackets. These versatile garments are like a warm hug on chilly mornings – ...