A $30 fleece from Target pills into a sad dust bunny.
Why Not Just Buy the Cheap One?
Cheap fleeces use low-quality polyester that pills, loses shape, and smells after one wash. Patagonia's 100% recycled fleece is dense, warm, and holds up for years without looking beat.
The Buy-Once Math
A $30 fleece every other year vs $139 once. That's $150 over 10 years plus you skip the embarrassment of a pilled collar. Buy once, layer forever.