When temperatures drop and the winter wind bites, proper gear is essential to stay warm while making the most of your outdoor pursuits. Fleece jackets have long been a staple insulating layer, keeping out the cold without restricting your movement. Explore our Cimalp selection of the best fleece jackets engineered for comfort, warmth and performance on your outdoor adventures.
THE 3 BEST CIMALP MEN'S FLEECES
Jorasse
A CIMALP® favourite, this warm, sleek and durable 3D-Flex Strong fabric jacket provides twice the stretch of standard fabrics and ensures an ergonomic fit.
Technical specifications
Use:
- snowshoeing
- winter hiking
- long-distance hiking
- Mountaineering
- ski touring
- trekking & travel
Weight: 505 g (size M)
Key features: helmet-compatible; built-in cold, wind and snow protective face mask
3D-Flex Strong fabric: 300g/m²
Wind resistance: light 20km/h
UV protection: very good (UPF 40)
Whymper
Featuring CIMAGRID® fabric, this ultra-stretch, warm and lightweight technical fleece will be your go-to layer for all high-intensity, technical mountain outings requiring total freedom of movement.
Technical specifications
Use:
- Mountaineering
- climbing
- ski touring
Weight: 380 g (size M)
Key features: harness-compatible and helmet-compatible
Wind resistance: good 60km/h
Cimagrid® fabric: 230g/m²
Refuge
This ultra-warm fleece perfectly balances modern style with comfort. It will be your best companion whether hiking, on a bivvy, spending an evening in a mountain refuge, or simply wearing day-to-day.
Technical specifications
Use:
- extreme cold
- lifestyle & urban
- winter hiking
Weight: 569 g (size M)
Key features: quick-drying
Thermopolar® fibre fabric: 300g/m²
Wind resistance: good 60km/h
THE 3 BEST CIMALP WOMEN'S FLEECES
Jorasse
A CIMALP® favourite, this warm, sleek and durable 3D-Flex Strong fabric jacket provides twice the stretch of standard fabrics and ensures an ergonomic fit.
Technical specifications
Use:
- snowshoeing
- winter hiking
- long-distance hiking
- Mountaineering
- ski touring
- trekking & travel
Weight: 446 g (size S)
Key features: helmet-compatible with an integrated cold, wind and snow protective face mask. This makes it an excellent ski fleece.
3D-Flex Strong fabric: 300g/m²
Wind resistance: light 20km/h
UV protection: very good (UPF 40)
Torre
Featuring CIMAGRID® fabric, this ultra-stretch, warm and lightweight technical fleece will be your go-to layer for all high-intensity, technical mountain outings requiring total freedom of movement.
Technical specifications
Use:
- Mountaineering
- climbing
- ski touring
Weight: 320 g (size S)
Key features: harness-compatible and helmet-compatible
Wind resistance: good 60km/h
Cimagrid® fabric: 230g/m²
Bivvy
This ultra-warm fleece perfectly balances modern style with comfort. It will be your best companion whether hiking, on a bivvy, spending an evening in a mountain refuge, or simply wearing day-to-day.
Technical specifications
Use:
- extreme cold
- lifestyle & urban
- winter hiking
Weight: 440 g (size S)
Key features: quick-drying
Thermopolar® fibre fabric: 300g/m²
Wind resistance: good 60km/h
To learn more, check out our article answering frequently asked questions about fleeces.
In short, fleece jackets are engineered to meet outdoor enthusiasts' demands by combining comfort, warmth and performance. Built with technical fabrics and features, they keep you warm so you can fully enjoy your favourite pursuits. Whether you head into the mountains, hit the ski slopes or simply tackle the cold in style, fleece jackets remain an essential layer of defence against the cold.
