What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:"This fleece is light, soft, and packs easily—perfect for layering under a shell or just tossing on around town. The cropped cut gives it a fresh look, but it still delivers that reliable Glacier warmth. I like having it on hand for shoulder season days or indoor/outdoor transitions."The Glacier Fleece 1/2-Zip Short Jacket gives us a versatile midlayer that balances cozy microfleece warmth with a clean, cropped silhouette. Whether we’re slipping it on under a rain shell for chilly hikes or throwing it over a tee for morning walks, this lightweight fleece delivers breathable comfort and easy layering. The North Face constructed it using 100% recycled polyester fleece as part of its Circular Design initiative, which means it's engineered for end-of-life recycling. A reverse-coil zipper offers quick venting, and details like reinforced collar and pocket binding add long-term durability. This fleece is light enough to wear year-round and simple enough to work with just about anything in our wardrobe.