Fleece has quietly become one of the most important layers in modern streetwear. What started as pure outdoor utility is now a year-round staple, showing up in city fits just as often as on trails. High-pile textures, Polartec fabrics, zip necks, and relaxed silhouettes have pushed fleece beyond basic warmth into something that adds real character to an outfit.
Brands like HAVEN, And Wander, Goldwin, and Nanamica have led this shift, blending technical performance with clean, considered design. Alongside Japanese heavyweights like White Mountaineering, WTAPS, Engineered Garments, Gramicci, and NEEDLES, fleece has become a key piece for anyone who cares about layering, texture, and function without sacrificing style. Below, we’ve rounded up the brands that consistently drop some of the best streetwear-leaning fleeces right now.

HAVEN was founded with a dedication to authentic, functional design, craftsmanship and innovation. Inspired by Canada’s four seasons, their HAVEN collection applies a functional design approach to modern, everyday clothing. They balance familiarity with ingenuity, focusing on improving comfort, performance and utility. All their products utilize the finest materials with modern developments in fabrics, garment construction and innovative technologies. HAVEN operates retail locations in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada.

Keita Ikeuchi and Mihoko Mori established wander in 2011 as a result of their shared vision of creating “fashion in the nature / mountains just as enjoyable”. They've been striving to provide sophisticated outdoor garments that combine high-fashion styles that appeal to customers' senses with the functionality and practicality of outdoor clothing.


Goldwin has been inspired by the connection between humans and nature in the production of our products for more than 70 years. It is their belief that nature's most important lesson is harmony, and that nature teaches us the greatest lessons. They design all of their products to improve quality of life in order to create a circular economy in which clothing works with the world as much as humans do.

nanamica was established in Tokyo in 2003 with the goal of uniting individuals from around the world and with diverse cultural backgrounds in order to construct products that will have long-lasting significance, rather than being concerned with fads or the latest trends. The clothes are made of high-quality materials and are suited to everyday wear because of their advanced seams, fine finishes, and meticulous cuts.

White Mountaineering is known for unique, fashion-forward outdoor clothing that blends traditional Japanese textile techniques with modern design.



Led by Daiki Suzuki out of New York in 1999, you’ll find a more unique collection that pushes the boundary and strays from conventional design.




Since 1958, Snow Peak has been making Japanese-designed, lifetime-guaranteed outdoor equipment. Although Snow Peak has changed considerably over the last 60 years, their fundamental mission has stayed the same: to manufacture heirloom-quality outdoor garments and equipment so people can experience nature.




Beams Plus is a Japanese heritage-inspired menswear company that can most easily be summarized as 'American style, made in Japan'. With a keen attention to detail in regards to fit and fabrics, they've created a timeless aesthetically driven brand all with a contemporary Japanese fit.


North Face is a renowned and well-loved brand in the world of outdoor and fashion apparel. The brand is known for its exceptional quality and style in its range of jackets, coats, footwear, and accessories. Expect rugged, durable, and stylish clothing that is perfect for any adventure, from a day hike to an expedition to the top of a mountain. Find more brands like The North Face here.

Uniqlo is a major Japanese fashion brand known for its affordable, high-quality basics and casual wear (among many other everyday items). Expect a modern and minimalist style with a focus on fit, comfort and versatility.

Founded in 1973, Patagonia is an American clothing company that markets and sells outdoor clothing. The first store opened in Ventura, California selling bespoke mountain climbing gear before expanding its product line to include apparel created for other outdoor sports such as surfing. In addition to sportswear, Patagonia today also offers outdoor products such as camping food, sleeping bags, and backpacks. Discover more brands like Patagonia here.
Every brand in our lists earns a Similarity Score, showing how closely it aligns with the featured label. We evaluate each through four core pillars outside of certain intangible traits:
• Style (40–50%): overall aesthetic and silhouette
• Fit (20–30%): tailoring, proportion, and ease
• Color (10–20%): tone and palette choices
• Price (10–20%): accessibility and value
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