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FLEECE
– New micro jacket fleece, FOTL
introduce a recycled fleece this
“Fleece is, without doubt, an extremely
– Girly Microfleece Vest (JN 48) and
summer, I hope it will follow in our Girly Microfleece Jacket (JN 49)
market.”
versatile garment.” – BWJ-2W Women’s polaris fleece
from Stormtech and below the BMF
eclipse bonded fleece shell
David (Sanders) suggests that we contemporary designs ensure the trends in order to adapt them for the – KK910, Grizzly Antartec Reversible
will also see raw materials introduced wearer of a perfect companion for promotional wear industry.
Fleece from KustomKit
over the coming months. “At any situation. In addition,
Stormtech we have already technological advances in textiles has Fruit of the Loom currently offers
introduced a range of garments based led to the emergence of Result’s own seven lines in fleece, comprising the
on coconut matting, called Cocona. brand of Tech3 Fleece, the latest men’s full zip fleece and half zip
Although it is yet to be available to development in high performance, fleece; men’s micro jacket (which was
the UK market, we are likely to see breathable fleece. Discussing Result’s new for 2007), zip neck micro and
an increase in developments within most popular fleece, David (sanders- full zip hooded micro jacket; Lady-fit
this area.” Smith) said, “The R37, full zip fleece is micro jacket and the kids outdoor
our most popular line. Available in fleece. Discussing its most popular
Explaining in further detail about nine colourways, the R36 is a heavy style, Alison (Woodvine) said, “Our
Cocona, David (Sanders) said, 330gsm Active fleece from 100% most popular fleece is the full zip.
“Cocona is a natural technology, polyester and affords anti pilling.” This classically styled fleece is the
permanently embedded into the fibre longest established garment in the
providing a natural and Regatta’s popular Thor III fleece has company’s fleece collection (albeit
environmentally safe solution. also made it’s way onto the uniform with a few modifications to maintain
Alongside excellent wicking platform alongside the new Women’s its contemporary appeal) and has
properties, Cocona fabrics also offer Thor III fleece. Both garments are been the best selling fleece style
UV protection and do not require designed with 280 series anti-pill since it was introduced in 1998.”
special care to maintain its technical symmetry fleece fabric. Regatta,
properties.” predicts that its new Energise will be KustomKit offers four fleeces in its
A wide choice
a best seller for 2008. range, comprising a half zip, full zip
and a reversible fleece with a fully
Fleece is without a doubt an According to Teamwear, the waterproof lining (the KK910 Grizzly
extremely versatile garment affording popularity of its full zip fleece has Antarctec Reversible Fleece).
different functions to the wearer. doubled during 2007. “The heavy
From heavy fleece options of 340gms weight anti pill fleece has a discreet Daiber has introduced the first
to lightweight 130gm micro fleece draw cord and zipped pockets. It is fashionable and functional autumn
garments. Each of which are 330gsm and 100% polyester.” and winter trend setters of the James
comfortable to wear as either outer & Nicholson collection: Girly Micro
garments or in layers. Russell Europe offers 11 styles fleece Vest (JN 48) and Girly Micro
across two fabrics in its fleece range. fleece Jacket (JN 49). Both are made
Result, which offers one of Europe’s Emma also explained that the brand of easy-care anti-pilling Micro fleece
largest and varied collections of was continually looking to develop its and guarantee wearing comfort, for
fleece jackets with traditional and range and kept a close eye on retail example due to waistband, collar and
armlines with elastic trimmings.
The R54 Tech3 sport fleece / Micro Jacket and vest can be ordered in
jacket from Result
light pink, navy, light blue, black, off-
white and red. New colours purple
and orange are available, too.
Stormtech offers seven fleeces
across its portfolio, with a ladies cut
in each. Front Row currently offers
two mens and two ladies fleece
garments, The Tour Collection has a
flag inspired fleece, ideally suited to
events such as the forthcoming
Rugby World Cup, and we can
exclusively reveal that Tombo has
confirmed its plans to launch a new
fleece in January.
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