Columbia
Helvetia Printed Half-Snap Polar Fleece Sweatshirt
The Columbia Helvetia Printed Half-Snap Polar Fleece Sweatshirt is a long-sleeve pullover made of high-pile sherpa fleece with a jersey underside, constructed with a short stand collar, a three-snap half placket in woven olive fabric, a left-chest flap pocket with a sewn Columbia Sportswear Company patch, a horizontal zip pocket beneath the flap, and elasticized cuffs. It is intended for layering or standalone wear during outdoor activities and cold-weather casual use, and is cut in a relaxed straight fit with a slightly curved, bound hem that falls around the top of the hips. The garment carries an allover abstract multicolor print in beige, olive, mustard and dark green tones, and has been rated 5 out of 5 in one customer review.
- Material
- Soft sherpa with a jersey underside
- Style
- casual, activewear, athleisure, sporty, regular-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Printed half-snap polar fleece sweatshirt with a soft sherpa exterior and jersey underside, designed for outdoor wear.
Soft sherpa with a jersey underside; zip pocket on the chest; half-length snap buttons; straight fit; printed design.
- Material
- Soft sherpa with a jersey underside
- Style
- casual, activewear, athleisure, sporty, regular-fit
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, travel, hiking, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- soft sherpa fleece exterior
- jersey fabric underside
- printed design
- half-length snap-button placket
- zip chest pocket
- straight fit
- polar fleece sweatshirt construction
- designed for outdoor adventures
- go-to outdoor piece
- Columbia at I.FIV5
Product Insights
Helvetia Printed Half-Snap Polar Fleece Sweatshirt Straight, generous cut with room to layer High warmth-to-weight from lofty polyester sherpa pile Warm but not breathable for high-exertion activity Pilling and snagging are the main long-term wear risks 120 CAD, flat across all sizes and colors
Verified claims
- fit
- Straight, generous cut with room to layer
- warmth
- High warmth-to-weight from lofty polyester sherpa pile
- breathability
- Warm but not breathable for high-exertion activity
- moisture
- Polyester pile dries fast but can feel clammy under sweat
- wind resistance
- Dense pile blocks wind better than basic fleece
- durability
- Pilling and snagging are the main long-term wear risks
- care
- Machine wash cold gentle, separately; tumble dry low and remove promptly
- care warnings
- Do not iron, bleach, dry clean or use fabric softener
- maintenance
- Wash and gentle brushing can restore flattened pile
- construction
- Half-snap placket and stand collar adjust warmth and styling
- storage
- Zippered chest pocket secures small valuables
- cuffs and hem
- Elastic cuffs and bound hem seal in warmth
- sleeves
- Raglan-style sleeves with shoulder drop for easy movement
- style
- All-over abstract print makes it a statement fleece
- material
- 100% polyester sherpa face with nylon jersey backing
- drape
- Structured, slightly boxy drape rather than fluid
- uses
- Built for hiking, chilly fall days and casual outdoor wear
- layering
- Layers under a shell or over a base layer
- value
- 120 CAD, flat across all sizes and colors
- print durability
- All-over print on high-pile fleece may wear at high-flex zones
Product record
- Title
- Helvetia Printed Half-Snap Polar Fleece Sweatshirt
- Brand
- Columbia
- Price
- 120 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 1 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
A cozy layer for hiking days on the trail
This high-pile polar fleece half-snap is designed for hiking and is billed as a go-to piece for outdoor adventures. Elastic cuffs and hem help seal out the elements while you're out, and a zippered chest pocket is intended to hold valuables like keys or a phone while you're on the move.[1,2,3]
Extra warmth on chilly days
Made of soft high-pile fleece for extra warmth on chilly days, this half-snap pullover is designed to ward off chill, with binding at the cuffs and hem that traps in heat. Columbia describes it as a layer you can wear as a mid-layer or as an outer layer on the trail and beyond.[2,3]
A cozy fleece pullover for layering on chilly days and trail wear
Columbia describes this plush snap-front fleece pullover as wearable as a mid-layer or as a sharp-looking outer layer on the trail and beyond, with another product page noting it works as a functional midlayer on chilly fall days. Shoppers looking for a layer to wear under a shell or jacket on cool-weather outings may consider it for that purpose; the manufacturer's claims about appearance and layering options are not customer-reported outcomes.[2,3]
A sharp-looking outer layer for chilly days
Columbia describes this plush snap-front fleece pullover as wearable as a mid-layer or as a sharp-looking outer layer on the trail and beyond, such as on chilly fall days. The snap-up collar is described as offering versatile styling, and elastic cuffs and hem are said to help seal out the elements. These are the manufacturer's stated wear options rather than reported customer experiences.[2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Helvetia Printed Half-Snap Polar Fleece Sweatshirt: Choose this if you want a cozy high-pile sherpa pullover for chilly days, with Columbia positioning it as a midlayer or outer layer for hiking and the trail. It has a half-snap placket with a stand collar, a zippered chest pocket for valuables, and elastic cuffs and hem that Columbia says trap in heat and seal out the elements, in an all-over abstract multicolor print. Note the warmth and layering claims are the brand's stated purposes, and the fit runs relaxed and slightly boxy in a straight cut with a center back length of 28.5 inches, available in small, medium and large.[1,2,3,4,5] | Steens Mountain Zip Fleece Jacket: Choose this if you want a soft, cozy full-zip fleece for front-country wear like day hikes, camp, or town, where its warmth for all-day use and easy layering under a shell shine. Details that help: an adjustable drawcord hem, zippered hand pockets that secure valuables, a high collar, elasticized cuffs, and a zipper pull tab loop that is easier to use with gloves. It weighs more than a pound and is bulky with poor packability, so it is not the pick if you need something that packs down small.[6,7,8,9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
High-pile polar fleece pullover with abstract multicolor print, stand collar and half-snap placket; left-chest flap pocket with a small sewn logo patch.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve pullover with a relaxed fit and slightly rounded hem visible at the front; garment covers the torso and extends below the waistline.
- Fabric textureThick high-pile sherpa/polar fleece texture with visible looped pile across the entire garment surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - Print patternAll-over abstract camo-like print with irregular organic shapes in beige, yellow, olive and dark green/black.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.78 · h 0.66 (high) - Half-snap placketVertical half-snap placket at center front made from matte olive-green woven fabric with visible round snaps and a narrow black trim along the placket edge.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.36 (high) - Stand collarShort stand collar covered in the same high-pile fleece with inner edge trimmed by the olive-green placket material.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Left-chest pocketHorizontal flap pocket on the left chest made from the same fleece; flap sits above a small zipper opening and has an attached narrow fabric pull tab.
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.29 · w 0.20 · h 0.11 (high) - Logo patchSmall rectangular sewn logo patch located on the left chest pocket flap.
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.31 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (medium) - Leg and hand placementModel's hands are partially inserted into side pockets or resting at the hips, causing slight pull and drape at the garment's sides.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.64 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.64 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Visible text on garment“Columbia”
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.31 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the pullover against a neutral light gray background, with soft even lighting and no visible packaging.
- Model stylingModel wearing a dark brown ribbed beanie and brown pants; visible from mid-thigh up.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.26 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal view of the model turned slightly to the model's left; image framed from head to upper thighs with even margins around the subject.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray seamless background with soft, diffused frontal lighting and minimal shadows.
Colors
beige· main fleece ground#AC9B83olive green· print accentsmustard yellow· print highlights#B4A38Cdark green· print shadows- 02
Product
Close-up of a high-pile printed fleece showing the stand collar, half-snap front placket with round snaps, a chest flap pocket, a horizontal zip pocket, and a sewn brand patch.
- High-pile fleece surfaceThick, curly high-pile fleece texture covering the garment surface with a multicolor printed pattern of mottled shapes.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.20 · w 0.96 · h 0.72 (high) - Stand collar with bindingShort stand-up collar lined at the top edge with a narrow dark grey binding; the collar exterior shows the same high-pile printed fleece.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.04 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Half-snap front placketVertical olive-green fabric placket with a row of three visible round matte snaps; placket is edged with a narrow dark trim on the left side.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.62 (high) - Round snap detailRound, matte-finish snaps set into the olive placket; one snap near the collar, two visible below it.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.24 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Chest flap pocketSmall horizontal flap pocket on the left chest made from the same printed fleece, with a seam defining the flap top edge.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.46 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Horizontal zip pocketHorizontal zipper opening below the chest patch, with an olive-green zipper tape and a matching fabric zipper pull tab.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.68 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high) - Sewn brand patchRectangular sewn patch on the chest with a small icon at left and two-line text at right.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Brand text on patch“Columbia Sportswear Company”
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Image shows a cropped model wearing the garment against a light neutral background; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model crop and posePartial upper torso and lower face of a model are visible; mouth, chin and part of nose are shown above the collar while eyes and forehead are cropped out.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 0.28 (high) - HeadwearDark knit beanie visible at the top edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium) - Background and lightingPlain light grey background with soft, diffuse lighting and no strong directional shadows.
Colors
beige tan· fleece base#A39D7Amuted olive green· printed olive/green areas#7D7955muted yellow· accent yellow#A39D7Aolive green (fabric)· placket and zipper tape#8B8562dark grey· trim/binding#555232- High-pile fleece surfaceThick, curly high-pile fleece texture covering the garment surface with a multicolor printed pattern of mottled shapes.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a high-pile printed polar fleece sweatshirt worn by a model; visible features include a stand collar, long raglan-style sleeves, elasticized cuffs, curved hem, and an allover abstract multicolor print on a textured sherpa surface.
- View and fitBack-facing view of the sweatshirt shown on a model; garment falls to the top of the hips and hangs with a relaxed, slightly boxy silhouette.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.16 · w 0.84 · h 0.68 (high) - CollarShort stand collar made from the same high-pile fleece material, continuing the printed pattern across its surface.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.10 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Surface textureHigh-pile sherpa/fleece texture with a dense, nubby pile visible across the entire sweatshirt surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong sleeves with visible shoulder drop and slightly gathered elasticized cuffs that create a subtle puckering at the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.54 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.28 · w 0.33 · h 0.50 (high) - Hem detailSlightly curved hem with a narrow binding in a darker trim color running along the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.72 · w 0.68 · h 0.10 (medium) - Print patternAbstract, painterly multicolor print composed of irregular organic shapes and brushlike streaks distributed across the back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high) - Occlusion by modelLower back pockets of pants and hands partially obscure the lower sides of the sweatshirt.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.76 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from behind against a neutral light-gray background; model wears a dark knit beanie and brown pants. Lighting is soft and even with minimal shadowing.
- BackgroundUniform light-gray seamless background with no visible props or set elements.
- Model accessoriesModel wears a dark brown ribbed knit beanie that covers the top of the head and ears.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Visible clothing not productBrown pants are visible below the sweatshirt hem and are not part of the product being analyzed.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.80 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting produces minimal cast shadows and even exposure across the garment.
Colors
warm beige· primary background of fleece#C4B3A3deep olive· dark brush shapesmuted yellow· yellow highlightscool gray· cool gray accentsdark charcoal trim· trim at hem- View and fitBack-facing view of the sweatshirt shown on a model; garment falls to the top of the hips and hangs with a relaxed, slightly boxy silhouette.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Columbia
Men's Helvetia II Printed Half Snap Printed Fleece Pullover
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4618407 | Helvetia Printed Half-Snap Polar Fleece Sweatshirt - Green - Small | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4618408 | Helvetia Printed Half-Snap Polar Fleece Sweatshirt - Green - Medium | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4618409 | Helvetia Printed Half-Snap Polar Fleece Sweatshirt - Green - Large | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4618410 | Helvetia Printed Half-Snap Polar Fleece Sweatshirt - Green - X-Large | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4618411 | Helvetia Printed Half-Snap Polar Fleece Sweatshirt - Blue - Small | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4618412 | Helvetia Printed Half-Snap Polar Fleece Sweatshirt - Blue - Medium | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4618413 | Helvetia Printed Half-Snap Polar Fleece Sweatshirt - Blue - Large | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4618414 | Helvetia Printed Half-Snap Polar Fleece Sweatshirt - Blue - X-Large | CA$120.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
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