There’s a lot to love about synthetic fleece—it’s soft and comfortable, it’ll keep you warm in nasty conditions, and when used in brightly colored outerwear, it’s a gorpcore staple. The material has held up through decades of adventures, and with the advent of fleece made of recycled plastic, there's even more to love. Celebrating this long legacy and modern advancements is a new collection from Polartec, the company that literally invented synthetic fleece, and Jack Wolfskin, a German outdoor apparel brand with deep roots in adventure.
It’s called the DNA Hike Collection, and its lineup of vintage-inspired items offers a 21st-century update to iconic fleeces of the ‘80s and ‘90s. While the release date is still pending, this preview is the perfect thing to get you (and us) excited for fall temps also coming soon.