Glacial IV Half Zip Fleece

The material is so thin that nothin else mattered to me. I was super surprised that it could be fleece and be so thin.

I bought this at Xmas as a gift, I ordered size up because reviews unfortunately it ran a little big.takes medium ordered lg

The black quilted fabric is, as other reviewers have said, so thin that it's see-through. The quilt pattern is more like perforations — you can literally see right through them when you hold it up to the light — which is an odd feature for fleece. Worse than that, the black fabric is always covered in light-colored pills that make it look old and worn even after just a few wears. I have to take out the lint comb and groom it like a Samoyed to make it look halfway presentable. Just a fail.

I purchased a Columbia Glacial III half-zip pullover a number of years ago and it is one of my favorite cold weather tops. I was excited to get another one but was disappointed with the differences that I noticed immediately: 1. The one that I have has a contrasting "sporty" stretchy fabric on the inside of the collar, a detail behind the collar, and down the side panels. This helps to break up the fleece print and make it look more finished. 2. The one that I have also has contrasting sporty stretchy cuffs which make sure that the sleeves do not go below my wrists. This also makes the sleeves more practical and comfortable. This item appears to be made from the same lightweight fleece, where it is smooth on the inside, but none of the sporty details are present anymore. I purchased the black and print nocturnal feather print and while it is a nice print, it is a lot of print and I kind of look like a blob of black and pink feathers. I would appreciate the side panels in a black color as well as the trim on the wrists. This fleece also has odd piecing / seams around the wrist that I think are supposed to make it sporty or fit differently in the forearms, but all of the seams in that area just felt weird. I wish Columbia would go back to the style of the Columbia III fleece! It was much more practical and flattering.

I purchased the Dark Nocturnal Florescence in size Medium. This pullover fits TTS, fitted yet not too tight; will be a good underlayer come fall/winter. Well made, fun print. Colors are different in the online photos - more dark blue w/pink in person, not black w/orange. The reason why I gave it 4 stars not 5 .

I am a big fan of quarter-zip pullovers and I wear them a lot. I usually buy a M (5.5”, 140) but I sized up to L based upon my bust size (38) and other reviewers’ tips. It’s a good fit in the shoulders/bust/arms but a bit large around the hips. Material is very lightweight and feels like a terry bathrobe. Definitely prefer the lighter weight fleece fabric but this is ok.

I LOVE this top. I think I have it in at least 8 colours and just bought another! It fits beautifully (I'm about a size 16 and wear the XL), washes like a dream, and is great for layering - t-shirt under it, or fleece over it, or both. It's a light weight fleece, so it's very flexible and not too warm. I wear them everyday throughout the cool/cold weather. (I'm retired so I don't have to dress up to go to work, lol.)

On a cool morning, this is the shirt which I reach for over and over again. Comfortable, soft, warm but not hot. Washed well without shrinkage. Size up for a more comfortable fit which seems to be "par" for most Columbia clothes.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this pullover for a light jacket to wear running around.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s a perfect shirt. You can just wear by itself in a cool weather or layer it up with a jacket. It’s very soft and comfortable.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pullover is so comfortable and soft! I’m 5’1” 122# and XS fits perfect!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like the feel of this but the color was a little too bright for me so I am returning.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This top is very warm and comfortable yet feels light. It is also very cute, nice contoured shape. Love the colors! I got my first one, then immediately ordered one in another color. I got for hiking as well as comfortable out and about wear. Plan to get in other colors as well because these two seem to be my go to tops!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This top is nice because it's not overly hot since the fleece is on the outside. With that said, I do advise tying your hair up, since fleece does make my hair staticky. But the color and fit were great (got it in Black Cherry)! Also works as a great layer on cold days.