Patagonia Retro Cardigan

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The Retro Cardigan is a fleece jacket made by Patagonia. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Patagonia Kid's Retro Cardigan (Fall 2007) The outrageously warm Retro Cardigan by Patagonia's 1/2in. polyester pile blends recycled polyester with virgin polyester to create an environmentally friendly top layer. With a moisture-wicking mesh liner and ribbed cuffs and hem to seal out wind. With a retro-style Patagonia chest label and ID label sewn inside. Features: Weight: 17 oz. / 482 grams Fabric: 1/2in. polyester pile 75% recycled polyester and 25% virgin polyester with moisture-wicking mesh laminate inside Ideal Uses: Short hike with friends on a beautiful fall day, Beach combing for sea shells and sand dollars Relaxed fit accomodates underlayers Moisture-wicking mesh liner wicks moisture and promotes layering Ribbed cuffs and hem seals out wind; secures fit Supplex nylon chest pocket darted for more stuff space Stand-up collar with roll-out fleece lining adds neck warmth and prevents chin chafe Raglan sleeves with Y-Joint construction lend mobility and comfort Zippered handwarmer pockets We are not able to ship Patagonia products outside the US because of that other thing."

From RockCreek:
"The Kid's Retro Cardigan by Patagonia is a lofty, eco-conscious warmth with classic mini-dirtbag styling. The outrageously warm cardigan's 1/2" polyester pile blends recycled polyester with virgin polyester to create an environmentally friendly top layer. With a moisture-wicking mesh liner and ribbed cuffs and hem to seal out wind. With a retro-style Patagonia chest label and ID label sewn inside."

From Patagonia:
"The Retro has been around since you (or your folks) lived like a rolling stone and Patagonia was virtually unknown. What has always been outrageously warm and fleecy is now virtuous as well. The cardigan's half-inch polyester pile is made with 75% recycled polyester (that's 100% recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program) to create an environmentally friendly top layer. With a moisture-wicking polyester mesh liner and ribbed cuffs and hem to seal out wind. Sized as outerwear to accommodate underlayers. With Supplex? nylon on the front zippered chest pocket, collar and front-zip binding, a retro Patagonia? label and a hand-me-down ID label inside."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Patagonia Retro Cardigan - KidsLofty, eco-conscious warmth with Classic mini-dirtbag styling.The outrageously warm cardigan's 1/2" polyester pile blends recycled polyester with virgin polyester to create an environmentally friendly top layer. With a moisture-wicking mesh liner and ribbed cuffs and hem to seal out wind. With a retro-style Patagonia® chest label and ID label sewn inside.Features:Moisture-wicking mesh liner wicks moisture and promotes layering Ribbed cuffs and hem seals out wind; secures fit Supplex® nylon chest pocket darted for more stuff space Stand-up collar with roll-out fleece lining adds neck warmth and prevents chin chafe Raglan sleeves with Y-Joint™ construction lend mobility and comfort Zippered handwarmer pockets 1/2" polyester pile 75% recycled polyester and 25% virgin polyester with moisture-wicking mesh laminate inside 482 (17-oz)"

User Reviews

Men's Retro Cardigan
Reviewed by Dipanjan Ghosh, Dec 20, 2007

"It's a great jacket when the wind is not blowing. It works out well for me when I am doing fieldwork and I pair it with a powerstretch baselayer. Then it vents really nice. It is a tad too short in length and so does tend to ride up and let cold in when you bend down. The newer Retro-X with windproof laminate is probably a better choice."

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Men's Retro Cardigan
Reviewed by Trevor, Dec 18, 1998

"I've had this jacket for around ten years now, having purchased it in the late 80's. It has held up well, although I cannot say that I have really abused it. It is always charmingly ugly and when the wind does not blow, it is warm. When the wind does blow, forget it! The amount of air permeability is the major drawback to this piece (yes, it does 'breathe' well)."

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Men's Retro Cardigan
Reviewed by Eric Beecroft, Oct 22, 1998

"I have had this jacket for over two years now. I bought it at the Salt Lake Patagonia Outlet for $100, it has been well worth the investment. This piece won't die ! It looks like a mashed teddy bear, because the thick pile does seem to pill--maybe it's just my model, but my wife says it looks like hell."

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Men's Retro Cardigan
Reviewed by Hans Osted, Mar 04, 1998

"This is a warm fleece jacket, but not windproof, for that you have to get the Retro-X, which is about $325 CDN. It is a great layering piece, and fits trimly for compact fit under a shell/parka. The XXL is JUST big enough for me, as I am 6'3" and have very long arms."

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