Fleece component: Insulation thanks to air
The fleece component is designed to trap air in the space formed by its texture; this air acts as a natural insulator, keeping the body warm. It is the brushing of the knit that traps the air.
This component has been laboratory-tested for a comfort temperature from 7 to 10°C without any additional jacket.
Guaranteed life span of 2 years
We test the ageing of our hiking fleeces to guarantee their durability. We guarantee:
- resistance to wear from backpacks and moving arms to delay the appearance of pilling which is specific to this material
- the solidity of seams
- the durability of the fleece material after 3 washes (size stability)
- colour-fastness after washing, against UV rays or in contact with perspiration.
Our environmental approach
- By recycling plastic bottles to produce our polyester, we reduce the use of oil-based resources while keeping the material's breathability in practice.
With an understanding of climate issues and finite resources, the objective of the DECATHLON teams is that 100% of our new products are eco-designed by 2021, therefore reducing our environmental impact.
A score for comparing the products' environmental impact
The environmental impact of the product is calculated over its entire life cycle and using various indicators. An overall ABCDE score is given to help you easily identify products with the best environmental performance by comparing and contrasting products of the same type (t-shirts, trousers, backpacks, etc.).
Decathlon is committed to displaying environmental information about its products.