How does the Better Sweater Crewneck compare with Patagonia's Synchilla fleece?

The Better Sweater has a smoother knit-look face and a trimmer, dressier cut. Synchilla is loftier, fuzzier and warmer, and reads more outdoorsy.

Is it warm enough on its own?

It is a midweight fleece, warm for cool days and mild winters. In wind or rain you will want a shell over it.

Owners commonly report pilling at the cuffs and underarms. Washing it inside out and avoiding high heat helps slow it down.

It runs slimmer than many fleece pullovers, so buyers who want room for a base layer often size up.

Yes, the fleece is recycled polyester, dyed with a lower-impact process, and the sewing is Fair Trade Certified.

It works for cool-weather walks and light hikes, but it breathes less than technical fleece and is slow to dry when damp.

At Sun & Ski Sports, for $104.83, 32% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

11 stores we checked sell it, including Sun & Ski Sports, christysports.com, Backcountry.com, SkiEssentials, Footprint USA.

$104.83at Sun & Ski SportsChecked 6 h ago

32% under what the other stores charge

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