Description
Ships in 1-2 business days | Based in Framingham, MA | Est. 2018
We all love a zippered active-wear fleece. Especially when Polartec®’s Alpha™ Direct is the fleece in question. But anyone with a chin knows how crucial a well-placed zipper guard can be. That’s where the 1/3-Zip comes in. Designed with an integrated full-length zipper guard, this fleece offers the extra breathability of a zipper without compromising on next-to-skin comfort.
Polartec® Alpha™ Direct fleece fabric has an incredible warmth-to-weight ratio, providing active insulation and helping regulate body warmth for optimized comfort during stop-start activities. Its lightweight lofted fibers, mesh knit, and hydrophobic qualities make Alpha™ warmth-to-weight dependable, highly breathable, and fast-drying.
Features:
- Zipper for even more breathability
- Zipper guard for next-to-skin comfort, made with Polartec®’s Lightweight Odor -Resistant Power Dry
- Relaxed fit, for room to move and layer
- Drop Tail
- Elastic bound cuff and hems
Fit:
Unisex relaxed fit with long arms. Midlayer.
Due to the nature of Alpha™ fabric, it stretches horizontally, it may contract vertically.
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Sizing:*
| Size | Chest | Sleeve | Length | Hem |
| X-Small |
35" | 89cm |
31" | 79cm |
28.5" | 72cm |
28" | 71cm |
| Small |
38" | 96.5cm |
31.75" | 81cm |
29.25" | 74cm |
31" | 79cm |
| Medium |
41" | 104cm |
31.75" | 81cm |
30" | 76cm |
34" | 86cm |
| Large |
44" | 112cm |
33.25" | 84.5cm |
30.75" | 78cm |
37" | 94cm |
| X-Large |
48" | 122cm |
34" | 86cm |
31.5" | 80cm |
41" | 104cm |
*Measurements of flat garment: Chest - circumference | Length - shoulder to hem | Sleeve - length from seam | Hem - circumference, relaxed
Weight:
- 60gsm: 4.4oz | 125g (Medium)
- 90gsm: 5.2 oz | 150g (Medium)
*Weight may vary due to fabric variation
Materials: Polartec® Alpha™ Direct 60gsm (Teal) or 90gsm (Black, Sage): 78% recycled polyester, 22% polyester
Made in the USA
***Discounts are not available on Vado Apparel products.
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Care: Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low. For less impact: Wear Longer. Wash Less. Hang Dry. Do not use bleach or fabric softener. Do not iron or dry clean.
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesWorst customer service
I was gifted the full zip hoodie as a present from my partner and it was too big so I went through the normal channels of trying to return/exchange it for a smaller size. Both my partner and I have been contacted Vado directly several times each for months now and have heard nothing back. I imagine we are past the return window now so it may be impossible to exchange it, and I haven’t even worn it once. The worst customer service of all is no customer service at all. Terrible, just buy other alpha direct brands.
United StatesJunk for fle😬😒
These are NOT made to be worn out hiking or any backcountry sports! My Wife bought me a pullover last Christmas �..Used it the week of January 2024 in Maine on a weekend trip in the long fellow mountains ( Summited Big and little Spencer mountains) ! I was excited to uses this pullover as a huge fan of polartec products since my 20s in the 1980s! I always carry extra gear! I am a proud Triple Crowner having done the PCT, CDT and AT back in 2000 , Seen and used lots of gear , So was excited to use this pullover! But it's super lightweight and not very well made ! Stitching could have used more lines in places that needed it around the shoulders and hem line! I tore out the zipper 10 mins into our hike! Very small zippers ( need a bigger size zipper guys ) the polartec fabric isn't very warm, I had it on under my gore tex shell and have a vest over it ! The fit of the pullover is a large ( I am 6'3" 190 ) it was tight fitted...Not comfortable! It's fine to wear tight clothes if it's a latex dress for a woman, but not a piece of backcountry clothing! The overall of this pullover didn't do what people say it's made to do! I was completely disappointed on this piece 😔! Went into my truck and pulled out the old ll bean fleece hoodie from 1990s for the rest of the hike! How and who is testing these things ! Seriously!! It's not worth even buying it if it can't hold upon a 4 hour rough winter hike in the mountains of Maine! �
United StatesNice!
Had my first chance to pull this out when it dipped down to the mid 40s recently. It was perfect for a cool start and packs up so easily. Very very comfy. Went with my true women’s size and fit well w t shirt underneath. It’ll be great as a mid layer in the winter (winters get very cold where I am)
United StatesAlfa Direct Pullover
It is hard to find Alpha direct products and so I was happy to see this item on the garage gear I had a previous alpha direct pull over that wore out and I liked it so much. I wanted to get another one. This one from Vado is perfect. Use the light windshield if it’s cold.
United StatesGreat quality only problem is sizing is to small normally a medium is my size in most clothing had to size up to a xl on the third try to have a comfortable fit other than that awesome product
