Decades of fleece innovation

Plus, a photo essay of Patagonia in the ’70s. ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ [Free Shipping on Orders over $99*]( [Patagonia. Two people laugh at the rain while keeping dry in a roadside shelter.]( [Warm, Durable, Innovative. We’ve been making fleece for nearly fifty years, refining the fit and improving the fabric. These newer versions still prioritize warmth and durability but flaunt upgrades—like the Microdini Hoody that combines two of our favorite materials.]( [Explore Fleece]( [Women’s Retro Pile Fleece Marsupial ]( [Women’s Los Gatos 1/4-Zip]( [Women’s Better Sweater® Oversized Pullover]( [Explore Women’s Fleece]( [Our fleece has taken us a lifetime to refine, and is built to last a lifetime, too. ]( [Men’s Retro Pile Jacket]( [Men’s Better Sweater® Jacket ]( [Men’s Microdini Hoody]( [Explore Men’s Fleece]( [An Honest Shot]( An Honest Shot 3 Min Read Patagonia in the ’70s through the lens of photographer Gary Regester. [Read the Story]( Photos: (Top) Oona Skari Duroy and Clio Di Giovanni take shelter from a torrential storm in the Altai Mountains in Mongolia. LAYLA KERLEY (Bottom) Kristine McDivitt (later Tompkins) was a teenager when she started as a shipping clerk for Chouinard Equipment between high school classes. By 1979, Yvon Chouinard had founded Patagonia, and Kris, at 29, became its first CEO, a role she held until 1993, when she retired to lead conservation efforts in Chile with her husband, Doug Tompkins. Their organization, Tompkins Conservation, has helped establish 15 national parks in Chile and Argentina, protecting roughly 14.8 million acres of wilderness in the process. Not bad for a teenager who refused to wear shoes to work. GARY REGESTER [Earth is now our only shareholder. Read Yvon’s Letter]( *Free Shipping details: If your order meets or exceeds the amount advertised on the website, you qualify for free ground shipping. Choose the FREE delivery option (up to 10 business days) at checkout or over the phone at 800-638-6464. This offer is valid for orders shipped to addresses in the United States and all U.S. Territories only, not valid for international orders. The free shipping option is not valid for gift cards, Patagonia Outlet stores, Worn Wear® orders, surfboards, or with Pro, Team and Group Sales. Patagonia Customer Service 8550 White Fir St Reno, NV 89523 | [Help Center]( Email Preferences This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Update My Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [View on web]( | © 2024 Patagonia, Inc.