The Noticeable Difference When Wearing the 'Thermal Half-Zip' from 'Karrimor'

When you look at the products of various companies in an outdoor shop, you can see that the function of fleece has evolved significantly. It is so much so that it makes you wonder whether you can still call it fleece. In this article, we spoke in detail with Yukari Kano from the product division of Karrimor International Ltd. about 'Thermal Half-Zip' from 'Karrimor,' which is remarkably lightweight, thin, and has a good touch, as well as being effectively stretchable and warm.

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Before we ask about the technology utilized in Thermo Half-Zip, which is subtly designed but highly functional, one distinct feature can be noticed at a glance; the chest pocket is on the right side. What is the intention behind this?

"Taking into account the layering with outerwear, we placed the chest pocket on the right side to avoid concentrating the pocket contents only on the left when wearing as a middle layer. It is recommended to put items you want quick access to, such as maps and action food, in the chest pocket of the outerwear, and to put items such as cell phones and hand warmers in the chest pocket of the middle layer, which is closer to the skin."
 
When you go to places with low outdoor temperatures like ski resorts, your cell phone's battery drains quickly. To avoid getting too cold, it's better to keep it in the pocket of a middle layer rather than an outer one. The pocket of a middle layer is also likely to be more suitable for hand warmers. While it may seem trivial, having pockets split between the left and right chest, rather than all on the left chest, is more logical.
 
So, can we still call the pleasant-to-wear 'thermal half-zip,' which is soft to the touch, lightweight, and highly stretchable, as 'fleece' as usual?
 
"Yes, in a broad category, it is fleece. It's a type of high-functioning fleece that enhances insulation, breathability, and stretchability. It may be hard to see where its high functionality comes from just by looking at the surface. Please take a look at the inside of the 'thermal half-zip'... to be precise, it's not the lining, but what becomes the inside when we half-cut and open the fabric."