Women's Skye Pro Midlayer Fleece

• Anti-pill fabric
• Two outer zipped pockets
• Elasticated cuffs
• Loop attachment at cuff and collar for attachment to jacket
• Full-length interactive zip
• Elasticated shockcord in hem with adjustable cordlock
• Micro finish with anti-pill fabric
• Can be zipped into: Womens Kintyre Jacket

Zetland 200

Our range of Zetland fabrics is the ideal fleece fabric for the outdoor
world. With a soft touch but still hard wearing, this special 100% polyester
fabric is tightly knitted during manufacture to provide excellent thermal
properties and all round insulation.

Non-pill and easy-care, Zetland fabric is ideal for a wide variety of
outdoor sports and activities.

BBC Countryfile Magazine – “combines warmth and comfort. 5 Star”

Why is it good:- On the face of it; this is another seemingly unremarkable fleece, but this excellent garment ticks all the right boxes. It’s lightweight, made from a quick drying anti pill fleece and it’s constructed without any seams over the shoulders. The bottom hem has drawcord adjusters on each side of the zip for comfort, and the ends are tailed so they don’t dangle. This fleece also comes with the option to zip it into your waterproof jacket thanks to the reversible puller and unobtrusive loops below the cuffs to enable you to anchor the sleeves.

Whats let it down:- Nothing. This is a fine fleece that combines warmth and comfort.

Verdict:- 5 STAR

GROUGH - "THE JACKET IS COMFORTABLE, ITS SOFT FABRIC FEELING SNUG AGAINST THE BODY".

The zip is backed by a baffle to keep out the wind and the jacket’s hem has a drawcord with two spring toggles, to cinch it in and keep out updraughts. The collar is quite high and also has a drawcord so it can be pulled in tighter to keep out the wind on colder days. The sleeves have generous elasticated cuffs, which hugged the wrist well.

The fabric is stretchy and allowed good movement when reaching up. Keela says the material is anti-pilling to minimise those bobbles that develop with wear.

The Skye Pro Fleece was among the warmest in the test and windblocking was good. The jacket is comfortable, its soft fabric feeling snug against the body. On warmer days there was a fair build-up of perspiration but it wicked this to the outer surface well.

The Great Outdoors - "for bang-for-your buck warmth, this fleece delivers exceptional value and is built to go the distance rather than surviving a single season"

There is no need to size up or down with the regular-fit Keela Skye Pro Fleece. While I am used to sizing up, which usually leaves me stranded in a shapeless, baggy cut, this piece offers a genuinely flattering alternative. It streamlines the silhouette without restriction, leaving room to layer over a technical base without bunching across the hips.

Adjustable drawcords and elasticated cuffs allow on-the-fly tweaks to keep the cold out. Mobility is excellent; the tailored construction ensures the hem remains firmly anchored during high, overhead reaches. The fabric’s dense, velvety nap traps dead air for impressive warmth. It feels like absolute luxury against the skin, and the tight weave blocks gusts well, though a sharp cross-breeze can penetrate the side panels. This layer is not designed for higher paced activity, but for moderate hiking in 5°C, it is spot on.

The inevitable trade-off here is packability. Rolled up, it will fill most available space in a compact daypack, won’t fit into an external rucksack side pocket, and is too substantial to comfortably tie around your waist. It functions perfectly as a standalone outer jacket on crisp mornings or as a warm mid layer beneath a heavy rain shell. While it is too early to pass final judgment on durability, it is holding together beautifully after being roughly treated. For bang-for-your-buck warmth, this fleece delivers exceptional value and is built to go the distance rather than surviving a single season. It can also zip directly into the Keela Kintyre Jacket as an interchangeable lining.

Live for the Outdoors - "ideal for harsher environments"

The Keela Skye Pro Fleece is a versatile mid-layer designed to provide reliable warmth and weather resistance for outdoor activities, without breaking the bank. Made from a durable, wind-resistant fleece, it’s built to withstand tough conditions, making it ideal for hikers and climbers who face blustery weather.

The fabric is slightly heavier than typical fleeces, offering extra insulation and durability, while maintaining pretty decent breathability to prevent overheating during active use.

A key feature of the Skye Pro is the high collar and adjustable cuffs, which help retain warmth, while the full-length front zipper provides adjustable ventilation. With its roomier fit than other more technical fleeces, the Skye Pro can be comfortably layered over a couple of base layers, or under a shell.

The Skye Pro’s design balances functionality with comfort, making it a reliable option for those who need a resilient fleece that can handle both the trail and the crag.

Though it lacks the lightweight feel of other technical fleeces, the Skye Pro’s focus on warmth and durability makes it ideal for harsher environments. Its affordable price and hard-wearing construction offer excellent value for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a tough, reliable fleece for varied conditions.