After four-plus decades since it was invented, fleece is still the undisputed king of breathable midlayers, from fall and winter hiking and mountain biking to skiing and snowshoeing. The fluffy, airy synthetic structure delivers both warmth and ventilation, moving perspiration and excess heat away from your body. But not all fleeces are your dad’s burnhole-riddled Patagonia Synchilla: With more materials and construction styles than ever before, finding the right layer takes some work. We put more than 25 to the test last winter to narrow it down to these six best women’s fleece jackets.
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