Understanding The Cloke Fleece Range
Why Cloke's Fleece Range Sets the Standard
When it comes to practical warmth that doesn't quit, polar fleece has earned its stripes. It traps heat close to your body through clever fabric engineering, is lightweight for all-day comfort, and layers beautifully over other gear. At Cloke, we've taken this reliable performer and made it work harder for you.
The Technical Advantage
Cloke RE-TEX™ polar fleece fabric comes in two weights – mid-weight 225gsm and heavy-weight 340gsm. Both made from recycled polyester, they deliver the same performance as virgin polyester but with 30% fewer CO2 emissions during manufacturing. Every fleece made with this fabric is warm, durable, anti-pill and moves with you, not against you.
Mem-BAR™ technology takes things further. This advanced thermoplastic polyurethane is the same material used in ultralight adventure tents and military survival suits. Bonded within the fabric layers, the membrane blocks wind and rain, while allowing water vapour - i.e. sweat to escape
Two Categories, Built for Real Life
We've split our fleece range into two clear camps: outdoor adventures and everyday essentials. What works for a weekend adventure might just be overkill for the daily school run.
The Outdoor Fleece Heroes
Monowai Fleece Tee – named after that South Island Lake where you'll more see more fleece than catch trout. This mid-weight 225gsm beauty is made from RE-TEX™ 100% recycled polyester polar fleece. Anti-pill, shrink-resistant, and tough enough to handle whatever you throw at it. Perfect for outdoor work, weekend adventures, or when you just need something reliable.
Hauroko Windproof Fleece – the name means "howling wind" and it lives up to it. Built with heavy-weight 350gsm three-layer fleece fabric with our Mem-BAR™ membrane technology, this fleece jacket laughs at wind and rain. Three styles to pick from, choose your flavour of Hauroko:
- HWF Hauroko Windproof Fleece - Quarter Zip: The original quarter-zip with that massive pouch pocket. Available: Black, Navy and Khaki, 3XS to 7XL.
- HWFS Hauroko Windproof Fleece - Quarter Zip, short sleeve : The short sleeved worker for when you need arm freedom. Available: Black, Navy and Khaki
- HWZ Hauroko Windproof Fleece - Full Zip: The newcomer with a full-zip temperature slider. Available: Black and Khaki.
The Everyday Fleece Champions
Microfleece Jacket – your trusty outer layer for work, school, or weekend errands. Heavy weight 340gsm RE-TEX™ 100% recycled polyester fabric that moves with you, resists pilling, and won't shrink or lose shape. Available in two styles, with womens, mens and kids sizing:
- Microfleece Half Zip Top: A half zip fleece jacket in mens and kids sizing with colours: black, navy and forest.
- Microfleece Jacket: A full zip fleece jacket in mens, womens and kids sizing, with colours black and navy.
Standing Out: Branding That Lasts
Embroidery remains the gold standard for fleece. Classic, professional, and built to last. The high-quality finish resists ageing over time – a perfect branding option for garments designed to go the distance.
For modern designs with complex artwork, Supa Colour Lo Melt Blocker delivers excellent results. The special dye blocker prevents migration issues, and it applies at lower temperatures for better fabric care.
Why Choose Cloke Fleece:
Experience Matters: We’ve been around since 1966. Based in Southland, we know the conditions well and build garments to withstand the elements.
No MOQ’s: Whether you need one jacket or one hundred, we've got you covered. Our high NZ Stocks service means we hold plenty of inventory ready to ship for your team or business.
Born to Brand: Every garment is designed with your branding in mind. After all, you should look great in your Cloke and your brand.
Speed That Counts: Order before 4pm and our dispatch team gets your order moving overnight. Because when you need gear, you need it now.
Sustainable: Our RE-TEX™ recycled polyester polar fleece doesn't just perform – it helps reduce environmental impact without compromising on quality or durability.
The Bottom Line
Polar fleece has proven itself as reliable for good reason. At Cloke, we've simply made it better – more sustainable, more durable, and designed for New Zealand conditions. Whether you're outfitting a team, gearing up for outdoor work, fitting our your school students, or just need something dependable for everyday wear, our fleece range delivers warmth without the weight.
The Quality behind yours. Since 1966.
Ready to experience the Cloke difference? Browse our complete fleece range, read the blog on the origin story of fleece or get in touch with our team to be referred to a Cloke Distributor.