![]() It gets the job done and does not bunch up. The lighter-weight Powergrid is intended to not bunch up under waist straps or climbing harnesses. Patagonia uses a smaller, lower profile, Polartec Powergrid here because it will likely be sitting under a backpack waist strap or under a climbing harness. Below is a much thinner version of Polartec. Above the seam is the standard R1 weight Polartec Powergrid. Just below the zipper is a flatlock seam that runs around the pullover. Unfortunately, the most I can get out of the R1 Fleece Pullover is three days before the funk starts kicking in. It is treated with HeiQ, a silver-salt-based odor-control additive, to combat odor from repeated days of wear. Even the sleeves look clean after using some black pole handles that made my hands quite dark and definitely rubbed off on the hoody. It’s stood up to a lot of days on the trail and still looks good as new despite having more than one round of food dropped on it. It’s soft to the touch and sits next to the skin really comfortably. ![]() It stretches really well and breathes when moving fast while keeping me warm when needed. The Polartec Power Grid used in the R1 Pullover is fantastic. What’s a pirates favorite Patagonia line? Argh one Polartec Power Grid It’s how those parts come together that make the R1 Pullover the great piece it is. It has all the hallmarks, a hood, half zip and long cut. Simply put, the R1 Fleece Pullover is an anorak. I found it to be a flexible anorak that has excelled as a mid-layer on cold winter days ski touring and kept me warm on cool mountain passes in the summer. The Patagonia R1 Pullover is a technical fleece designed to be worn in start/stop activities in winter. Material : 6.9-oz Polartec® Power Grid® 93% recycled polyester/7% spandex with HeiQ® Pure odor control.This pullover is a great piece to add to any mid-layer collection for all four seasons. Patagonia continues to diversify the R1 line with the fantastic R1 Fleece Pullover.
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