I have purchased 5 of the quarter zip fitness fleece, and been very satisfied until the most recent purchase. The flag blue was fine, but the ivory has been pilling and shedding. Even though I washed it before wearing it, the first time I wore it the shedding was embarrassing! In the car, the seat belt caused hundreds of little fuzzy bits all over the upholstery, floor, and the seat belt itself. I actually had to change clothes because of all the fuzz. The next time I sat in that same seat in the car, I had to change clothes again because the fuzz stuck to the seat belt all rubbed off onto what I was wearing. I was afraid that the fabric may wear thin because of all the shedding, but it seems to be ok now. While I have been very satisfied with all my previous quarter zips, I will probably not buy any again- just too messy if you get one than sheds!
I was looking forward to getting a nice, cozy fleece but this item is only fleecy on the outside which baffles me. What's the point of that? Inside it is an unpleasant smooth polyester. A rarely send something back but this one is a reject.
The fleece fits well and close to the body...not baggy and droopy like other fleeces. Definitely like the more feminine fit. As others have noted, the inside is not lined with fleece, but with, I think, a polyester material. At first I thought it might be scratchy, but it was actually fine after I washed it one time. A nice fleece for outdoor physical activity in cooler seasons, since you don't get overheated while wearing it, yet stay reasonably warm. Also, if wearing around the house I just wear with a long sleeve t-shirt underneath, and it's very comfortable, even when I keep the temp. low in the house in the winter.
I have been wearing LL Bean products for almost 50 years and this is hands down the poorest quality item I have ever purchased from them. The fit was great when I tried it on right out of the package but after it was washed and dried according to the label it shrunk a lot in the sleeve length and torso. I kept it anyway and wore longer shirts under it. Now I discovered after less than a dozen washings the inside has pilled so badly that it is uncomfortable to wear alone.
