While we love wool, we realize that it’s not for everyone. Those with allergies, sensitivities, or who choose not to wear animal fibers deserve an alternative material. Synthetic fleece, often made from polyester or nylon, was designed to mimic the insulating properties of real fleece by trapping warm air near your skin. Last year Dreamer Brenna wrote a sock journal about the fleece items we had at the time, but since then we’ve gathered together a large selection of polar fleece and fleece-lined products that will make your chilly legs toasty warm.
Fleece-Lined
So it’s cold outside, but your regular pair of opaque tights just aren’t doing it for you. That’s where fleece comes in! Fleece-lined tights and leggings are a true treasure for those of us who live in cold, wet climes. The thick, opaque fabric is smooth on the outside—just like a standard pair of tights—but inside it is lined with fluffy and warm fleece.
• Foot Traffic Fleece-Lined Legging •
• Thermo-Lined Tights •
• Tapestry Fleece Leggings •
If you want something a little different from the standard fare, we have 90% Cotton Fleece-Lined Leggings with a cloud-soft inside reminiscent of your favorite vintage sweatshirt. Then there are the Thermal Fleece Leggings which have a faux-fur lining that’s as plush as a teddy bear. We even have these cozy Fleece-Lined Knee Highs, for those of us who prefer socks to tights or leggings!
• Fleece-Lined Knee Highs •
• Thermal Fleece Leggings •
• Cotton Fleece-Lined Leggings •
Polar Fleece
Last week Dreamer Rosalind wrote a great piece on Polar Feet, a Canadian company that makes socks completely out of polar fleece material. We became avid fans after giving them a try. Not only do they come in awesome patterns, but there are tabi socks, kids’ sizes, and even narrow and wide calf knee highs. But don’t think we’ve neglected your hands! Talismana Designs has two styles of beautiful elfin gauntlets to warm your wrists while going about your day.
• Polar Feet Brand •
• Leaf Pattern Fleece Arm Warmers •
• Chevron Rivet Fleece Arm Warmers •
Wool and Polar Fleece
Finally, for those customers who are not adverse to a little wool, the marriage of the two materials is quite special! Pook’s Super Socks are lined in a thin polar fleece which keeps the delightfully scratchy and insulting wool outer sock off your your sensitive skin.
• Pook Super Socks •
We hope this has opened your eyes to all the warm possibilities fleece can bring! Make sure to check out our entire selection of fleece and fleece-lined items right here.