Smartwool
Second Cut™ Soft Brushed Cotton Fleece Half-Zip Sweater
The Second Cut Soft Brushed Fleece Half-Zip Sweater is a regular-fit, slightly cropped pullover made from a plush brushed fleece blending merino wool, reprocessed wool and recycled polyester, produced from circular Second Cut yarn sourced from recycled fibers, manufacturing waste and virgin merino wool. It features a nylon-trimmed stand collar with a half-zip and ribbed interior, a kangaroo pocket with smooth black trim, dropped shoulder seams, and a narrow bound hem, with a horizontal seam across the front mid-torso and back. The moisture-wicking, temperature-regulating and odour-resistant fabric suits layering for cold-weather outdoor activity and everyday wear.
- Material
- Blend of merino wool, retransformed wool and recycled polyester; nylon accent collar and trim
- Style
- casual, athleisure, activewear, regular-fit, layering-piece, travel-friendly, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Color
Specifications
Soft brushed fleece half-zip sweater made with a recycled merino wool blend for warmth and moisture management.
Moisture-wicking, temperature-regulating, odour-resistant fleece; nylon stand collar with half-zip; kangaroo pocket; nylon elastic trim; regular fit.
- Material
- Blend of merino wool, retransformed wool and recycled polyester; nylon accent collar and trim
- Secondary
- wool, recycled-polyester, nylon
- Style
- casual, athleisure, activewear, regular-fit, layering-piece, travel-friendly, sporty
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, travel, hiking, workout
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Additional Attributes
- plush stretch fleece with a soft brushed finish
- blend of merino wool, retransformed wool and recycled polyester
- circular Second Cut™ yarn made from recycled fibers, canister waste and virgin merino wool
- moisture-wicking
- temperature-regulating
- odour-resistant
- nylon accent stand collar
- half-zip front
- ribbed interior collar
- kangaroo pocket
- accent nylon elastic trim on edging
- regular fit
Product Insights
Second Cut™ Soft Brushed Cotton Fleece Half-Zip Sweater 50% polyester, 25% merino, 25% reprocessed wool main; rib adds nylon/elastane Regular fit with room to layer Half-zip lets you dump heat without removing the layer Machine wash cold delicate, no bleach, no professional clean, iron allowed Premium 185 CAD, flat across sizes, with circular-material story
Verified claims
- category
- Women's activewear half-zip fleece
- fit
- Regular fit with room to layer
- sizing
- XS–L, whole sizes only, single colourway
- material
- 50% polyester, 25% merino, 25% reprocessed wool main; rib adds nylon/elastane
- material naming
- Named 'cotton fleece' but lists no cotton
- sustainability
- Circular Second Cut™ yarn from recycled fibres and canister waste
- comfort
- Plush, stretch brushed fleece with a soft napped surface
- thermal performance
- Moisture-wicking, temperature-regulating, odour-resistant
- ventilation
- Half-zip lets you dump heat without removing the layer
- construction
- Nylon accent stand collar, half-zip, ribbed interior, contrast placket
- Kangaroo pocket with angled hand openings and black trim
- silhouette
- Boxy, slightly cropped, dropped shoulders, visible ribbed hem underlayer
- styling
- Wear zipped up or open over a tee; works as a transitional layer
- care
- Machine wash cold delicate, no bleach, no professional clean, iron allowed
- wool care
- Wool-blend care: low agitation, dry flat, de-pill, store breathable
- durability
- Recycled wool may pill or hairiness; polyester adds strength and fast drying
- value
- Premium 185 CAD, flat across sizes, with circular-material story
- use cases
- Active layering, transitional weather, travel and casual wear
- comparison
- 50% polyester/50% wool blend leans toward breathability over max durability
- color
- Oxford dark charcoal heather with black trim
Product record
- Title
- Second Cut™ Soft Brushed Cotton Fleece Half-Zip Sweater
- Brand
- Smartwool
- Price
- 185 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 2 sourcesUses
Cozy everyday warmth in a soft merino-blend fleece
A plush, brushed fleece half-zip for staying warm and comfortable on cooler days, whether out on the trail or in daily wear. The merino wool blend is temperature-regulating and odour-resistant, and the high stand collar with half-zip lets you adjust coverage as needed. Its regular fit makes it easy to layer or wear on its own.[1,2]
Layered casual styling
This boxy, slightly cropped half-zip in dark charcoal textured fleece works as a casual pullover layered over a lighter top, as shown styled with leggings. The high stand collar and pouch pockets add to its relaxed everyday look. Its soft fleece appearance suits low-key days when you want an easy layer. Note that styling details come from product imagery.[2]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a dark charcoal textured fleece half-zip sweater with a high stand collar and a central black woven zip placket; angled pouch pocket openings trimmed in smooth black fabric and a slightly cropped hem are visible.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy, slightly cropped pullover silhouette with a high stand collar and long sleeves ending at the wrist.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Fabric textureSoft brushed fleece with a fine heathered or slightly napped surface visible across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Center zip placketVertical woven black placket centered on the front housing a half-length zipper; placket material appears smooth and non-fleece.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high) - Zipper pull detailShort exposed zipper visible at top of placket; pull is small and dark, located at the collar base.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.14 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (medium) - Kangaroo-style pocketsFront pouch pockets with angled openings facing inward; pocket openings trimmed in a smooth black fabric contrasting with the fleece.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.55 · y 0.48 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (medium) - Horizontal seamA horizontal seam runs across the front at about mid-torso level, aligning with the top of the pocket openings.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high) - Shoulder and sleeve constructionDropped shoulder seam with full-length, slightly loose sleeves that taper subtly toward the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.50 (medium); x 0.66 · y 0.40 · w 0.29 · h 0.50 (medium) - Hem finishLower hem appears slightly cropped and finished with a narrow black binding or folded edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background showing a model wearing the garment from the front; even soft lighting with mild shadows and slight reflection on the black woven placket.
- Model and stylingFemale model shown wearing the sweater over a light gray layered top and dark leggings; hands are visible at sides.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white to light gray studio background with soft, even frontal lighting and subtle shadowing around the model.
- Image crop and compositionCenter-framed composition showing the torso and head down to upper thighs; lower legs and feet are cropped out.
- Reflection on placketSmooth black placket shows a faint specular highlight from studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
charcoal heather· main body and sleeves#353136black· zip placket and pocket trim#0E0C12- Overall silhouetteBoxy, slightly cropped pullover silhouette with a high stand collar and long sleeves ending at the wrist.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a dark charcoal brushed fleece half-zip sweater worn by a model, showing the back panel, long sleeves, mock neck, and a horizontal seam across the back. A light ribbed underlayer is visible at the hem.
- Overall silhouetteStraight, boxy rear silhouette with a slightly cropped hem that sits at the model's waistline.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.73 (high) - Fabric textureSoft brushed fleece surface with a slightly napped, matte texture apparent across the entire back panel and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Back horizontal seamSingle horizontal seam runs across the back at about mid-back height, creating a subtle panel division.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.46 · w 0.68 · h 0.06 (high) - NecklineLow mock-neck collar visible from the rear, rising slightly above the back shoulder line.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with no visible cuffs, continuing the same brushed fleece texture as the body.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.52 (high) - Hem and layered underpieceLight ribbed knit underlayer peeks below the sweater hem, forming a visible band of lighter color around the waist.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.74 · w 0.52 · h 0.08 (high) - Side seam positionSide seams are visible as slight vertical lines aligned near the outer edges of the back panel where it meets the sleeves.Partial
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.48 (medium); x 0.82 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.48 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model from behind on a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow; hands and part of leggings are visible.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear framing centered on the model's back, cropping near the top of the head and mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven, high-key neutral background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal cast shadows.
- Model hands and propsModel's hands are relaxed at sides and partially visible; no props or additional items are present.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.80 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.80 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Visible garments besides sweaterDark fitted leggings visible from the waist down beneath the sweater hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
dark charcoal· sweater exterior#373238light heather gray· visible underlayer band at hem#D5D2CDdark slate purple· leggings visible below hem#3E3A49- Overall silhouetteStraight, boxy rear silhouette with a slightly cropped hem that sits at the model's waistline.
- 03
Product
Dark brushed fleece half-zip pullover with a tall stand collar, central nylon zip placket, visible zipper and kangaroo-style pocket. Worn by a model; only the outer fleece is described.
- Body fabricDark charcoal brushed fleece with a soft, slightly napped texture visible across the torso and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.62 · h 0.66 (high) - Collar and placketTall stand collar with a vertical black nylon or smooth-finish placket running down the center front that houses the zipper.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (high) - Zipper and pullVisible central zipper with a medium-width silver zipper tape and a black zipper pull; a short patterned cord loop is attached to the pull.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (medium) - Kangaroo pocketLarge front kangaroo-style pocket with a horizontal seam across the lower front, creating two hand openings at the sides.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.46 · h 0.26 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with a relaxed, slightly dropped shoulder seam; cuffs appear unribbed and follow the fleece texture.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (medium)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot showing a model wearing the fleece against a plain light background. White earbud cable and additional layered garments are visible; soft, even lighting with mild shadowing.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from mid-thigh up, standing with left hand in the pocket and right hand relaxed by the side, head turned slightly to the left.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.92 · h 0.96 (high) - Visible accessoriesWhite earphone cable runs from the model's ears down the front of the fleece; model wears small dark sunglasses.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.48 (high) - Layering garments visibleA light gray ribbed zip layer is visible under the fleece at the collar and hem; a patterned gray sweater is tied around the waist. These are distinct from the product.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.62 · w 0.48 · h 0.22 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray to white seamless background with soft, diffused lighting and subtle shadowing to the right of the model.
Colors
dark charcoal· fleece body#2A252Bblack· center placket and collar lining#140B0D- Body fabricDark charcoal brushed fleece with a soft, slightly napped texture visible across the torso and sleeves.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4619749 | Second Cut™ Soft Brushed Cotton Fleece Half-Zip Sweater - Oxford - X-Small | CA$185.00 | Yes |
| 4619750 | Second Cut™ Soft Brushed Cotton Fleece Half-Zip Sweater - Oxford - Small | CA$185.00 | Yes |
| 4619751 | Second Cut™ Soft Brushed Cotton Fleece Half-Zip Sweater - Oxford - Medium | CA$185.00 | Yes |
| 4619752 | Second Cut™ Soft Brushed Cotton Fleece Half-Zip Sweater - Oxford - Large | CA$185.00 | Yes |