Men’s Polar Fleece Jacket

Men’s Full-Zip Polar Fleece Jacket

Wholesale and private label

Overview

This is a men’s long-sleeve fleece jacket with a full-length zip, made in polar fleece for spring and autumn and for layering under a coat in winter. Fleece is chosen because it traps air in a brushed structure, which gives warmth without the weight of a padded jacket, and because it breathes: a fleece jacket can be worn indoors without overheating, which is exactly what makes it work as a mid-layer. Worn on its own in spring it is light enough for a cool morning, and worn under a shell or a coat in winter it adds warmth without adding bulk. The jacket is produced in a range of colours to your specification, so the same pattern can be sold as a basic stock item or as a seasonal colour story. Sizes run [S–XXL], and can be graded to your own size chart. MOQ is 100 pieces per colourway.

Product specification

Fabric: polar fleece, [200–300 gsm], anti-pill finish.

Closure: full-length zip with a chin guard and a covered top end.

Collar: stand collar, [confirmed on the sample].

Cuffs: elasticated or bound, [confirmed on the sample].

Hem: elasticated or drawcord, [confirmed on the sample].

Pockets: side pockets, [confirmed on the sample].

Colour: red and rust as photographed, or any colour matched to your Pantone reference.

Sizes: [S–XXL], graded to your size chart.

MOQ: 100 pieces per colourway, mixed sizes accepted.

Sample: 7–10 working days per round.

Bulk lead time: 25–40 days after sample approval and deposit.

Care: machine wash cold, do not bleach, tumble dry low or air dry.

Quality control: inline and final inspection, zip function and pull test, pilling check, needle detection.

Why buyers choose this style

A fleece jacket is one of the most reliable layers in menswear, because it is bought for a specific job: warmth without weight. It is worn by customers who work outdoors, who walk or cycle in cool weather, who travel, and who simply want a warm layer that packs down small. That practical demand means the style sells every autumn and spring rather than depending on a trend.

The fleece is also the easiest fabric to sell in multiple colours. A single pattern can be produced in ten colourways, which lets a buyer build a colour story for one market and a basic programme for another from the same development. That flexibility reduces the risk of the order and makes the style easy to repeat.

For the buyer, the numbers are straightforward: 100-piece MOQ, 7–10 day sampling and 25–40 day bulk lead time, with mixed sizes in one order. The jacket can be sold as a plain stock item or as a private-label piece with your own label, hangtag and packaging.

Polar fleece: warmth, breathability, quick-dry

The jacket is made in polar fleece, a knitted polyester fabric with a brushed surface that traps air and holds warmth. Because the warmth comes from the structure of the fabric rather than from thickness, a fleece jacket feels warm without the weight of a padded coat, and it packs down small enough to keep in a bag or a rucksack.

Fleece also breathes and dries quickly. That combination is what makes it work as a mid-layer: moisture moves away from the body instead of collecting inside the jacket, and the fabric dries fast after a shower or a wash. The brushed surface feels soft against the skin, which matters in a garment that is worn over a T-shirt and under a shell.

Two quality points are controlled before bulk. Pilling: fleece pills where it rubs, such as under the arms, at the cuffs and where a bag strap sits, so an anti-pill fleece is specified and tested. Shedding: a low-quality fleece sheds fibre onto other clothes in the wash, so the fabric is tested for shedding and the care instructions reflect the result.

Zip front and layering

The jacket closes with a full-length zip, which opens the garment flat for dressing and lets the wearer adjust ventilation. An internal guard behind the teeth keeps the zip away from the body, and a covered top end or a chin guard keeps the slider away from the chin and the neck when the jacket is closed. The zip is tested open and closed during inspection, because it is the part of a fleece jacket that is used most often.

The zip also makes the jacket a practical layer. In spring and autumn it is worn closed as a light outer jacket; in winter it is worn open or closed under a coat or a shell, where a full zip is easier to manage than a pullover. The zip puller can be finished in a matching colour or as a branded puller if you want the jacket to carry your identity.

Spring outer layer, winter mid-layer

The jacket is positioned for two seasons, which is what makes it worth stocking. In spring and autumn it works on its own over a T-shirt or a shirt: warm on a cool morning, comfortable in the afternoon, and easy to take off and carry. In winter it becomes a mid-layer under a shell or a coat, where the fleece traps warmth while the outer layer handles wind and rain.

Because the fabric is light, the jacket also works indoors in a cool room, and because it packs flat, it is easy to keep in a car or a bag. The weight of the fleece is confirmed with the buyer: a 200 gsm fleece is the lighter, three-season option, while a 280–300 gsm fleece is the warmer option for colder markets, and both can be produced from the same pattern.

Fit and sizing

The fit is developed to your own size chart. Chest width, body length, shoulder width, sleeve length and hem width are measured flat, without stretching, and the measurements are printed in both centimetres and inches on the size guide. Reference sizes [S–XXL], confirmed on the order. Because fleece is worn over other layers, the chest measurement should allow for a shirt or a light knit underneath, and the sleeve length should be checked with the arm bent.

Colour: many colourways from one pattern

The photographed sample is a red and rust colourway, which suits outerwear and photographs strongly. Fleece is one of the easiest fabrics to produce in multiple colours: the same jacket can be developed in black, navy, olive, grey, camel, burgundy or a seasonal shade, all from the same pattern and the same trims. Colour is matched to your Pantone reference and checked under D65 light before cutting, so the body, the zip and the trims do not differ in shade under shop lighting.

Customization

Colours: red and rust as shown, or matched to your Pantone reference, with multiple colourways available.

Fleece weight: [200 gsm or 280–300 gsm], confirmed on the sample.

Trims: collar height, cuff finish, hem finish and pocket type.

Zip: matching or contrast colour, with a branded puller if required.

Branding: woven labels, printed labels, hangtags, patches and custom packaging.

Sizes: [S–XXL], or graded to your own chart.

Sampling and production timeline

1. Inquiry. Send a photo, a sketch or a tech pack.
2. Fabric. Confirm the fleece, the weight and the colours, 3–7 days.
3. Pattern. Fit, collar, zip length and trims, 2–3 days.
4. Sample. First sample, 7–10 working days per round.
5. Approval. Your sign-off on fit, colour, fleece and trims.
6. Bulk. Production, 25–40 days after approval and deposit.
7. Shipment. Final inspection and packing, then sea, air or express.

Most fleece styles are approved in two rounds: the first sample confirms the fit, the collar and the zip, and the second confirms the fleece, the colour and the trims.

Quality control, stage by stage

• Fleece checked on arrival, including weight, hand feel and shade.
• Chest, body length, sleeve and collar measured during sewing.
• Zip function, straightness and the internal guard checked on every garment.
• Cuffs and hem checked for elastic recovery.
• Pilling and shedding tested on the finished jacket.
• Measurement, colour and label verification, then needle detection and final inspection.

Minimum order quantity

The MOQ is 100 pieces per colourway, and mixed sizes within one colour are accepted, so a 100-piece order can cover a full size run. Because fleece is available in a wide colour range, several colourways can be developed from the same order; custom dyeing or a special fleece weight may require a higher quantity, confirmed at quotation stage.

What we need from you

• A clear photo, a sketch, a sample from another market or a full tech pack.
• Fleece weight: 200 gsm, 280–300 gsm or both.
• Your size range and grading, or we can develop one for approval.
• Colour references, with Pantone numbers, and the number of colourways required.
• Trim specification: collar height, cuff and hem finish, pocket type.
• Label, hangtag and packaging requirements, plus barcode details.
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FAQ

What is the MOQ? 100 pieces per colourway, mixed sizes accepted.

How long does sampling take? 7–10 working days per round.

How long is bulk production? 25–40 days after sample approval and deposit.

Can it be worn as a mid-layer? Yes. It is designed for spring and autumn on its own, and as a mid-layer under a coat or shell in winter.

What is the fleece weight? [200 gsm] or [280–300 gsm], confirmed on the sample.

Can it be produced in several colours? Yes. Multiple colourways can be developed from the same pattern.

Is the fleece anti-pill? Yes. An anti-pill fleece is specified, and pilling and shedding are tested before bulk.

Have a tech pack or a photo? Send it over.

We will come back with a sample plan, the MOQ and a quotation for your market. For repeat orders we keep your fleece, colour standard and pattern on record, so the next order starts from the approved sample.