Is the Better Sweater Jacket warm enough for winter?

It works as a midlayer in cold weather and as an outer layer in mild conditions. For freezing temperatures, wear it under a shell or insulated coat.

How does the fit run?

Patagonia lists a regular fit, but many owners find it slim through the chest and shoulders. Size up if you plan to layer a shirt or hoodie underneath.

What is the difference between the Better Sweater Jacket and the Better Sweater 1/4-Zip?

The jacket has a full-length zipper, a stand-up collar and three zippered pockets. The 1/4-zip pullover has a shorter zipper and fewer pockets.

How should I wash it?

Machine wash cold and tumble dry low. Do not bleach or iron; the fleece is polyester and heat can damage it.

Is $45 at eBay a good price?

It is far below the usual new price for this jacket, so it is a strong deal if the listing is genuine and in your size. Check the seller's condition and return terms before buying.

Is it made from recycled materials?

Yes. The body is 100% recycled polyester fleece and the trim is 100% recycled polyester tricot, sewn in a Fair Trade Certified factory.

Where is the Men's Better Sweater Jacket cheapest?

At eBay, for $45.00, 73% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Men's Better Sweater Jacket?

16 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Backcountry.com, REI, The Horse Connection In Bedford Village.

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Men's Better Sweater Jacket

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the Better Sweater as a durable, warm everyday fleece that looks tidier than typical fleece. Complaints center on the slim cut and on pilling after repeated wear and washing.

What people mention

FitMixedMany owners find the slim cut close-fitting and suggest sizing up, especially for layering.
WarmthPraisedReviewers call it warm for its weight and a reliable fall and winter midlayer.
PillingCriticisedSome owners report pilling on sleeves and sides after repeated washing.
PocketsPraisedThe zippered handwarmer and chest pockets are called useful and well placed.
BuildPraisedOwners describe the fleece and trim as durable and shape-holding over seasons.

About the Men's Better Sweater Jacket

This warm, 100% recycled polyester full-zip jacket combines a sweater-knit aesthetic with the easy care of Better Sweater fleece. It's dyed with a low-impact process that reduces the use of dyestuffs, energy and water compared to conventional heather dyeing methods. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

• Material

• Body: 10-oz 100% recycled polyester knit fleece dyed with a low-impact process that reduces the use of dyestuffs, energy and water compared to conventional heather dyeing methods.

• Trim and pocket bags: 5.3-oz 100% recycled polyester brushed tricot.

• Fabrics are certified as bluesign® approved.

• Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

• Fit

• Regular fit

• Details

• Made from warm, soft, long-lasting 100% recycled polyester knit fleece dyed with a low-impact process that reduces the use of dyestuffs, energy and water compared to conventional heather dyeing methods

• Full-length zipper with a zip-through, stand-up collar and a kissing-welt zipper garage

• Raglan sleeves offer mobility and pack-wearing comfort

• Two zippered, welt handwarmer pockets, and one vertically zippered left-chest security pocket that holds a phone or audio device

• Soft, shape-holding trim at the cuffs and hem resists abrasion

• Flat-seam construction reduces bulk and helps eliminate seam chafe

• Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor

Weight

• 638 g (22.5 oz)