Fleece vesten en fleece truien: onze favorieten op een rij

Fleece cardigans and fleece sweaters: our favorites at a glance

August 27, 2025

Comfortable and warm. That is how we describe fleece clothing. Fleece is popular in vests, sweaters, work jackets and various other garments. Fleece offers easy-care and versatile protection against the cold. The special thing about fleece is that the synthetic fibers do not absorb moisture and weigh a lot less than wool and fleece fibers insulate better. In addition to the fact that fleece is hard-wearing and easy to wash, it dries quickly and hardly stretches or shrinks. You can use a fleece vest or fleece sweater as casual workwear or as an intermediate layer according to the 3-layer system. Are you still planning to buy a fleece vest or fleece sweater? Then check out our favorites from Helly Hansen and Tricorp below!

Helly Hansen Kensington Fleece Jacket

The Helly Hansen Kensington Fleece Jacket is a comfortable fleece vest made with so-called Polartec® Wind Pro® material. Polartec® is a famous manufacturer of lightweight, warm fleece, known for its performance, durability and aesthetics. The main advantages of using Polartec® are warmth without much extra weight, optimal ventilation, packable and quick drying. The Helly Hansen Kensington Fleece Jacket is warm and designed without side seams. This in combination with the extended back ensures maximum comfort. Fun fact: this fleece material from Helly Hansen is 4x more breathable than normal fleece material!

Features Helly Hansen Kensington Fleece Jacket:

Polartec® Wind Pro® material
Central YKK® zipper at the front with collar reinforcement and chin protection
Chest pocket with YKK® zipper
Hand pockets with YKK® zipper
Inside pockets
Extended back for maximum comfort
No side seams
Super trendy design

View the Helly Hansen Kensington Fleece here

Helly Hansen Oxford Fleece Jacket

This fleece vest from Helly Hansen is ideal as extra insulation under one of the many Helly Hansen work jackets. In addition to cold winter days, this fleece vest from Helly Hansen is also very suitable in spring or on cooler summer days. The Helly Hansen Oxford Fleece Jacket is made of Polartec® fleece. This means extra warmth without much extra weight, more ventilation, quick-drying and compact. The fleece vest has an extended back, so even when you bend over, your back remains covered.

Features Helly Hansen Oxford Fleece Jacket:

Warm Polartec® fleece
Lightweight
Breathable
Durable
Quick drying
YKK® center front zipper with collar reinforcement
Chin guard
Chest pocket with YKK® zipper
Hand pockets with YKK® zipper
Extended back for added comfort

View the Helly Hansen Oxford Fleece here

Tricorp Fleece Vest

This fleece vest from Tricorp is not so popular for nothing. The fleece vest from Tricorp has a fantastic price-quality ratio. The advantages of this fleece vest that it feels light and insulates well. And because this vest is anti-pilling fleece, it stays beautiful longer. This Tricorp fleece vest has a zipper to the bottom, two slit pockets and drawstrings in the waist.

Features Tricorp Fleece vest:

Strong and wear resistant
Easy to wash and dries quickly
Hardly stretches or shrinks
2 side pockets
Zipper to bottom
Drawstrings at waist
Anti-pilling fleece
Popular product
Great value for money

View the Tricorp Fleece Vest here

Tricorp Fleece Sweater

This fine fleece sweater from Tricorp was previously available under the name Rom88 FL320. This well-insulating fleece sweater from Tricorp feels pleasant on the skin even when damp. This Tricorp fleece vest is easy to wash, dries super fast and hardly stretches or shrinks. A great and comfortable fleece sweater that keeps you warm and dry under all circumstances.

Features Tricorp Fleece Sweater:

Adjustable drawstrings at the waist
Anti-pilling fleece
Neck zip
Side pockets

View the Tricorp Fleece Sweater here

Personalize with embroidery

Use the fleece vests and fleece sweaters as company clothing? Then you can have it personalized by us by embroidering the company clothing. Company clothing with your logo embroidered on it gives a professional look, is recognizable, representative and contributes to your corporate identity. Company clothing with a clearly visible company logo is tax deductible*.

*If company logo has a total surface area of at least 70cm² per garment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which fleece is the warmest?
The warmest fleece is usually made of high-pile or double-sided fleece, such as polar fleece or thermofleece. The thicker the material (for example 300 gram fleece), the better the insulation. Windproof variants with a membrane also provide extra warmth in strong winds. Brands such as Helly Hansen and Snickers Workwear offer technical fleece jackets with high thermal performance. When purchasing, pay attention to grammage and any additional insulation layers.

What kind of material is fleece?
Fleece is a synthetic fabric usually made from polyester. It is brushed to create a soft, fluffy texture that retains heat well. Many fleeces today are made partly or entirely from recycled materials such as PET bottles. It is light, breathable and dries quickly. This makes it ideal for both work and casual wear.

Is fleece waterproof?
Standard fleece is not waterproof and allows moisture to pass through easily. However, some fleece jackets have a water-repellent coating or are combined with a waterproof outer layer. For wet conditions, a softshell or a waterproof jacket with fleece lining is often a better choice. Fleece does dry quickly when wet, so it is more suitable for dry or cold conditions.

What are the benefits of fleece?
Fleece is warm, light, breathable and dries quickly. It is comfortable to wear and ideal as a mid-layer in cold weather. It is also easy to maintain and can often be washed at low temperatures. The soft structure makes it feel pleasant on the skin. Many types of fleece are also sustainably produced from recycled materials.

Is fleece made from PET bottles?
Yes, many modern fleeces are made from recycled PET bottles. These bottles are processed into polyester fibers that are spun into fleece. This makes fleece not only functional, but also more environmentally friendly than traditional synthetic fabrics. You can often recognize sustainable fleece by labels such as "recycled polyester" or “Global Recycled Standard”. In this way, fleece contributes to the reduction of plastic waste.