I've had six of these over the past ten years. Two in my possession now are 7 years old and going strong! I am a serious distance runner and use these mostly for running in New England winters - light as a feather, yet keep me so warm.
I bought the size Small, Deep Tidal Teal Heather colored Fitness Fleece to replace my old fleece jacket that I use while distance running outdoors. My old fleece is the top layer over a sweat shirt and long sleeved T-shirt when I run in the winter, when it might be 20 to 40 degrees. Or the old fleece is a single layer over the T-shirt if it's around 50 degrees outside. However, even though it appeared similar to my old fleece in the catalog and online photos, this new Fitness Fleece was way too thin to replace my former fleece. Not even warm like a sweater. If someone wanted a light cover-up jacket for an indoor yoga or aerobics class in a heated building, the Fitness Fleece might be good as part of a yoga outfit. The catalog description should be rewritten to make the jacket's suggested use clear. The color was nice, and the trim fit was good for my slim frame. However, if you need something warm for colder weather, buy a heavier fleece. I returned the jacket.
This fleece is the perfect weight to wear over a tee indoors like a sweater, but much easier to wash and dry. I have been buying it for years. However, this years colors are not good! Please make it in some pretty spring colors, clear colors not the heathered ones. Pinks, lavenders, blues...I am waiting.
I love how thin these jackets are. They are super warm yet thin enough they are easy to layer under a coat or jacket. The stand up collar looks good and the fleece is very soft.
