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Model is 6'0" wearing a size medium
Model is 6'0" wearing a size medium
Men's Better Sweater® 1/4 Zip
This warm, 100% recycled polyester 1/4-zip jacket combines a sweater-knit aesthetic with the easy care of Better Sweater fleece. It’s dyed with a low-impact process that significantly reduces the use of dyestuffs, energy and water compared to conventional dyeing methods. Fair Trade Certified™ sewn.
87% of our line is Fair Trade Certified™ sewn.
87% of our line uses recycled materials.
Recycled polyester lessens our dependence on virgin petroleum-based materials.
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View 1% for the PlanetThis warm, 100% recycled polyester 1/4-zip jacket combines a sweater-knit aesthetic with the easy care of Better Sweater fleece. It’s dyed with a low-impact process that significantly reduces the use of dyestuffs, energy and water compared to conventional dyeing methods. Fair Trade Certified™ sewn.
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