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Patagonia
Better Sweater 1/4-Zip (Men's)

Product Number: 22176

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The Men's Better Sweater 1/4-Zip by Patagonia is a rugged yet soft 1/4-zip fleece pullover that combines the aesthetic of wool with the easy care of polyester fleece.

Patagonia's plush Better Sweater styles adapt to their surroundings, effortlessly making the transition from the metal shop to karaoke night. Pleasingly styled and technically adept, they have the timeless look of wool and the durability of polyester. Heathered 9.5-oz yarns create an easy-wearing, moisture-wicking, bulk-free piece with a handsome face and a soft fleeced interior. The stand-up collar has a zipper garage; raglan side and back seams make for a classic shape. Micro-polyester trim at the collar, cuffs and hem wicks sweat, and a vertical zippered chest pocket secures keys and cash.

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Features

  • Fabric has a sweater-knit face, fleece interior and heathered yarns
  • 1/4-zip pullover with stand-up collar and zipper garage
  • Raglan sleeves for pack-wearing comfort
  • Zippered chest pocket
  • Micropolyester jersey trim on cuffs, hem and back of neck
  • Can be worn with layers as outerwear or as a midlayer under a shell jacket
  • Hip length

Gender: Men's
Weight: (17.3 oz) 490 g
Material: 9.5-oz 100% polyester with a sweater-knit exterior and a fleece interior
Fit: Regular fit
Technologies: [bluesign approved]
bluesign approved
Season: S13
Vendor ProductId: 25521
Review ProductId: 13747

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Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip (Men's)
 
4.3

(based on 10 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (5)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Warm (5)
  • Attractive (4)
  • Great color (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Daily use (5)
    • Travel (5)
    • Going out (4)
    • Casual wear (3)
      • Sizing:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        100% 

        (4 reviews)

        Feels too large

         
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels too short

         

        Feels true to length

         

        100% 

        (7 reviews)

        Feels too long

         
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual dresser (4), Casual/ recreational (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Great Sweater!!

    This is truly a great sweater! It looks great with jeans, khakis, and just about anyting else you match it with. It is very very comfortable and stylish. The fit is great, ...Read complete review

    This is truly a great sweater! It looks great with jeans, khakis, and just about anyting else you match it with. It is very very comfortable and stylish. The fit is great, even after washing it a few times. I wear it out on cold days, without any kind of shell, and it keeps me plenty warm. My sweater got hung on a nail but after washing it I really think it went away! The snag is not visable! Defiantly worth purchasing if you ask me.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Stick with the Snap-T Pullover

    The Better Sweater is an attractive, casual garmet that looks great over a button down shirt. It's a stylish fall/winter piece; perfect for a ballgame or casual party. However, the Better Sweater...Read complete review

    The Better Sweater is an attractive, casual garmet that looks great over a button down shirt. It's a stylish fall/winter piece; perfect for a ballgame or casual party. However, the Better Sweater is not as warm as I had hoped it would be. Patagonia's Snap-T pullover is much warmer and almost as stylish (in a throwback sort of way). Date the Better Sweater, but marry the classic Snap-T.

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    4.0

    Nice cozy sweater

    By gunksgirl

    from Newtown, PA

    Verified Buyer

    Comments about Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip (Men's):

    I got this for my boyfriend for Christmas. He wears it all the time. It's nice and warm and comfy. He's 6'1" and around 175 and I got him the M. It fits pretty well although it seems a bit short in the torso and in the arms but he says it's fine. He usually wears it with a t-shirt underneath. He's not a big fan of the chest pocket. I got the red which is a nice change from the usual blues, greens and grays he normally wears.

     
    3.0

    Odd fit

    By Eugene the Plumber

    from Cambridge, MA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Fantastic Color
    • Lightweight
    • Stylish
    • Warm

    Cons

    • Fit Not As Appears
    • Too Wide At The Bottom

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Cold Weather
    • Travel

    Comments about Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip (Men's):

    I initially loved this product based on the reviews it received, the pale khaki color, and the seemingly casual yet classy look, but I returned the product as it has a very weird fit. Though the site says it is a regular fit, the bottom of this fleece widens up, which was not at all what I wanted. If you want a more fitting look, this is probably not the best choice for you.

    • Chest Size:
    • Feels too big
    • Sleeve Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No
     
    5.0

    Excellent sweater!

    By zefir

    from Fairfield, CT

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Dries Quickly
    • Lightweight
    • Stylish
    • Warm

    Cons

    • A little staticky at time

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Cold Weather
    • Hiking and Camping

    Comments about Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip (Men's):

    Excellent for around the house when it's cold and as a layer under the coat outside.

    • Chest Size:
    • Feels true to size
    • Sleeve Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No
     
    5.0

    Love this sweater!

    By ballmom

    from ky

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip (Men's):

          Bought this as a gift for my son. I know he will enjoy it on cold days at college.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes
           
          5.0

          Just what you expect from Patagonia

          By Deb aka "the Instigator"

          from Eastern Washington

          About Me Environmentalist

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Stylish
          • Warm

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Travel

            Comments about Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip (Men's):

            My picky husband loves his new sweater. The gray-blue is gorgeous. And I got a great deal on it at Rock Creek - thanks !

            • Chest Size:
            • Feels true to size
            • Sleeve Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No
             
            5.0

            Definitely a Better Sweater!

            By Chris

            from PA

            About Me Casual Dresser

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Attractive Design
            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Good Cut

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Daily Use
              • Going Out

              Comments about Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip (Men's):

              I gave this to my husband for his birthday and he absolutely loved it! He can wear it casually or dress it up some. Very comfortable. Excellent purchase!

               
              4.0

              Great Sweater!!

              By jamesE

              from Chattanooga, Tn

              About Me Casual Dresser

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Warm

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Daily Use
                • Going Out
                • Travel
                • Work

                Comments about Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip (Men's):

                This is truly a great sweater! It looks great with jeans, khakis, and just about anyting else you match it with. It is very very comfortable and stylish. The fit is great, even after washing it a few times. I wear it out on cold days, without any kind of shell, and it keeps me plenty warm. My sweater got hung on a nail but after washing it I really think it went away! The snag is not visable! Defiantly worth purchasing if you ask me.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Sleeve Length:
                • Feels true to length
                 
                4.0

                Great Sweater

                By Pony Mom

                from Mississippi

                About Me Casual Dresser

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Attractive Design
                • Comfortable
                • Great Color
                • Lightweight
                • Versatile

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Daily Use
                  • Going Out
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip (Men's):

                  Very comfortable. Would buy another for my husband in another color

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Sleeve Length:
                  • Feels true to length

                  (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  3.0

                  Stick with the Snap-T Pullover

                  By Pete

                  from West Virginia

                  About Me Casual Dresser

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Attractive Design
                  • Comfortable
                  • Great Color
                  • Versatile

                  Cons

                  • Not Warm

                  Best Uses

                  • Daily Use

                  Comments about Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip (Men's):

                  The Better Sweater is an attractive, casual garmet that looks great over a button down shirt. It's a stylish fall/winter piece; perfect for a ballgame or casual party. However, the Better Sweater is not as warm as I had hoped it would be. Patagonia's Snap-T pullover is much warmer and almost as stylish (in a throwback sort of way). Date the Better Sweater, but marry the classic Snap-T.

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Sleeve Length:
                  • Feels true to length

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Truly the Best Sweater

                  By The Lithuanian

                  from Chicago, IL USA

                  About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Attractive Design
                  • Comfortable
                  • Durable
                  • Great Color
                  • Lightweight
                  • Versatile
                  • Warm

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Daily Use
                    • Going Out
                    • Travel
                    • Work

                    Comments about Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip (Men's):

                    This is a sweet fleece, more like a sweater, but more useful with a zipper pocket. Outside looks like a raglan wool sweater, but the inside is butter soft fleece. I have worn this item so much since I purchased it.

                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Sleeve Length:
                    • Feels true to length

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