Established in Southern California in 1974 by dedicated climber and environmentalist Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia create reliable, functional and above all else sustainable outdoor apparel. The Better Sweater, styled here with an over-the-head design and 1/4 zip closure to the funnel neckline, has been constructed from a knitted polyester fleece that has been specifically crafted to minimise the damage to the environment during its production.