Patagonia  Better Sweater Fleece Hoodie - Women's

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Combining warm polyester fleece with a sweater-knit aesthetic, the women's Patagonia Better Sweater hoodie has all of the virtues of wool—without the liabilities.

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Features

  • Slim-fit hoodie is made of warm, midweight fleece with a durable sweater-knit face
  • 100% recycled polyester knitted fleece fabric is dyed with a low-impact process that uses less dyestuffs, energy and water compared to conventional dyeing methods
  • Hood adds cozy warmth
  • Smooth, recycled brushed tricot trims the back neck, cuffs and hem for added durability and comfort
  • Raglan sleeves, princess seams on back and forward seams on front provide a contoured shape and fit
  • Collar garage minimizes chafe; 100% recycled nylon webbing in neck seam lends shape
  • Zippered handwarmer pockets and zippered pocket on the left sleeve keep essentials secure
  • Full-length zipper has a windflap and kissing-welt closure
  • Machine washable and fast drying

Imported.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Casual

Fabric

Body: 10 oz. recycled polyester knitted fleece (bluesign®-approved); trim: 5 oz. recycled polyester brushed tricot

Fleece Weight

Medium

Warmth

Warmer

Hood

Yes

Back Length

Hip-length

Back Length (in.)

Unavailable

Gender

Women's

Weight

1 lb. 0.9 oz.

Sustainability

Contains recycled materials

Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria

Fair Trade Certified™ sewing

Size Chart

Patagonia Clothing - Women's
XXSXSSMLXLXXL000246810121416182022
Numerical Size00 - 02 - 46 - 810 - 1214 - 1618 - 2022000246810121416182022
Chest31 - 3233 - 3435 - 3637 - 38.540 - 4244 - 4648
Waist24.5 - 25.526.5 - 27.528.5 - 29.530.5 - 3233.5 - 35.537.5 - 39.541.524.525.526.527.528.529.530.53233.535.537.539.541.5
Hip34 - 3536 - 3738 - 3940 - 41.543 - 4547 - 49513435363738394041.54345474951
Inseam303132323232323131323232323232323232

Sizing Notes

Inseam varies depending on style. Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.

Reviews
15 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

92% 11 of 12 reviewers recommended

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

11 people found this review helpful
5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago
Love the better sweaters
I love these better sweaters and this is my fourth in the hooded style. Being offered in hyssop purple convinced me to buy another one. The material is soft, warm, lightweight and I love the color. It’s my new favorite. It’s a little darker than the photo on the website showed which I was hoping for and much prettier as well. I like the slim fit and it washes well. I’m 5’5”, 128 pounds and bought the small.
Biker Chic
Milwaukee

Most Helpful Critical Review

4 people found this review helpful
5 reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars
5 years ago
Looks best on the thinnest people
I'm average weight and this looks dumpy on me. On my slightly underweight friend, it looks great. Otherwise, warm, and nice to have a hood. She has an oatmeal color and I have a medium/light blue.
an21
La Jolla CA
Biker Chic
Location:Milwaukee
Body Type:Slender
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'5"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago

Love the better sweaters

I love these better sweaters and this is my fourth in the hooded style. Being offered in hyssop purple convinced me to buy another one. The material is soft, warm, lightweight and I love the color. It’s my new favorite. It’s a little darker than the photo on the website showed which I was hoping for and much prettier as well. I like the slim fit and it washes well. I’m 5’5”, 128 pounds and bought the small.

Body Type:Slender
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'5"

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Runs SmallRuns Large

Warmth

Not Insulated / WarmVery Insulated / Warm

Product Weight

LightweightHeavy
REI3Rocks
Location:Fairfax
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
5 years ago

The BEST!

I bought this fleece in the non-hooded version, and green. In addition to the color which is just as beautiful as the light balsamic that I am purchasing today, the fit and color and quality are outstanding. I received so many compliments on my green one that I had to come back and get another in the light balsamic! Additionally a shout out to customer service the young lady I just spoke with help me through a difficulty adding my account number to my account. The trick was to sign into the account in the upper right hand corner and then manually link it before confirming the order. Well done.

AKGirl76
Location:Anchorage,AK
Age:35–44
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
5 years ago

Not what I was looking for

This is not the same jacket as the Patagonia Better Sweater. It is more fitted and the arms are much shorter. It also seems to be a slightly heavier weight. I have an older version of what I thought s the same jacket which I love and wear as lounge wear around the house, walks on cold fall mornings and this jacket is not that. This is not to say that this is a bad jacket it just fits smaller and is less comfortable than what I thought it would be. The color is nice, it’s a good weight for early winter or a breezy fall day, it just isn’t the favorite jacket I was looking for.

Age:35–44
an21
Location:La Jolla CA
Age:55–64
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
5 years ago

Looks best on the thinnest people

I'm average weight and this looks dumpy on me. On my slightly underweight friend, it looks great. Otherwise, warm, and nice to have a hood. She has an oatmeal color and I have a medium/light blue.

Age:55–64
Carol
Location:Seattle, WA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
5 years ago

Great sweaters

I love these sweater jackets. They're great for in between weather, cut the bite of Seattle's spring breezes nicely, and have strong pockets that hold my camera. Oh, and they fit comfortably. I now have 3vin my collection, and was delighted to get a hoodie.

June S
Location:New Mexico
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
5 years ago

Great jacket but runs small.

I love this jacket but it fits tighter than my other Patagonia jackets. I would have returned it for exchange but a Large size was not available.

Sally
Location:Detroit
Body Type:Petite
Age:65–74
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'2"
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago

ok fit, and warm but it suffered pilling after a few years of wear

Body Type:Petite
Age:65–74
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'2"

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Runs SmallRuns Large

Warmth

Not Insulated / WarmVery Insulated / Warm

Product Weight

LightweightHeavy
Risa Chan
Location:Denver, CO
Age:25–34
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
5 years ago

Great Cool-Weather Sweater Hoodie

Love that the hood fits over my head even when I have a ponytail. I like the way it fits because I can still wear a long sleeve underneath and not feel cramped. Arm pocket with a zipper is a nice touch as are the zippers on the pockets at my torso. Keeps me warm as needed.

Age:25–34
Bobbi
Location:Indianapolis
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
5 years ago

Lovely and Comfortable Outdoor Wear

Comfortable and well-tailored, this sweater serves as a great casual outdoor covering when I walk with my husband on a cool spring day. It has well-designed and positioned zipper pockets, too!

Retired K Teacher
Location:Cary, NC
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
5 years ago

Hooray for a hood!

I have the same style without the hood and love it so was really happy when the hood style became available. It fits well and I’m looking forward to wearing it in cooler weather.

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