What To Look For
The Marmot brand offers several types of fleece jackets at various price points. The most important thing to consider when shopping for a Marmot fleece jacket is how you are going to wear it. Some jackets are made of thinner fleece and designed to be layered under a heavy winter coat, while others are made of thicker fleece and can be worn as a standalone coat. There are also many types of fleece jackets on the market, but an authentic Marmot fleece will have Marmot stitched on the left side.
Common Pitfalls
Marmot fleece jackets can be very expensive and there are many other fleece jackets on the market that are more economically priced. The fleece jackets also have somewhat limited color options so if you are looking for a specific or unique color, it may not be available.
Where To Buy
Marmot fleece jackets are available at a variety of retail outlets including department stores such as Macy's, specialty sporting good and equipment stores such as Eastern Mountain Sports or The Outdoor Store, and online retail outlets Moosejaw.com and REI.com.
Cost
The cost of Marmot fleece jackets varies depending on specific style, but a typical range for a man's fleece jacket is $90 to $175, $90 to $160 for a woman's fleece and $40 to $75 for a children's fleece. Marmot does offer a warranty on its products, which states that the company will repair or replace all warranty items. Things like normal wear and tear are not covered under the warranty.
Comparison Shopping
The women's Flair jacket and the men's Warmlight are the basic Marmot fleece jackets that can be layered under heavy winter coats in extreme temperatures, or worn on their own in warmer temperatures. The men's Wooly Bully jacket combines Pontertoro wool with fleece for extra warmth.
Accessories
Marmot also offers fleece vests and pants for men, women and children to complement the fleece jackets.
Insider Tips
Marmot treats its fleece garments with Microban, a pesticide that kills odor-causing bacteria.
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