Warms the cockles of your heart
The Wayside zip-up fleece from KAVU is kind of like a hug you can wear. It's made from super-soft high-pile sherpa fleece that gets extra brownie points for being 100% recycled. Elastic binding at the sleeves, collar and hem keep the cold out, and there are two cosy hand pockets. But the really cool thing about the Wayside is the 6-wale cotton corduroy they've used to reinforce the underside of the forearms – the bit they reckon you'll spend most time resting on the bar. They've also utilised this same corduroy fabric to pick out the zippered chest pocket, and to line the inside of the neck. Open it up and there's a surprise bit of KAVU-style engineering on the inside. They've used windproof polyester taffeta to line the front and sleeves, but switched in polyester mesh at the back for breathability. Perfect adventure-wear, and stylish to boot.
- Zip-up mock-neck fleece jacket
- Made in 15oz 100% recycled polyester high pile sherpa fleece
- Casual fit
- 15oz 6-wale cotton corduroy reinforcement panels on the forearm
- Corduroy pieced chest zip pocket
- Corduroy collar lining
- Hand pockets
- Elastic binding at sleeve, collar and hem
- Front body and sleeve lining in windproof taffeta (97% polyester, 3% spandex)
- Back body lining in breathable polyester mesh
- Fabric: 15 oz 100% certified recycled polyester high pile sherpa fleece
- Accent Fabric: 6 wale 100% corduroy
- Front Body/Sleeve Lining: 97% polyester and 3% spandex knit
- Back body lining: 100% polyester mesh
| Size (cm) | Chest | Shoulder | Arm Length | Neck | Waist |
| XS / 30 | 81.3 - 86.4 | 40.6 - 43.2 | 78.7 - 81.3 | 36.8 | 73.7 - 81.3 |
| S / 32 | 88.9 - 94 | 43.2 - 45.7 | 81.3 - 83.8 | 38.1 | 78.7 - 86.4 |
| M / 34 | 96.5 - 104 | 45.7 - 48.3 | 83.8 - 86.4 | 39.4 | 83.8 - 91.4 |
| L / 46 | 107 - 112 | 48.3 - 50.8 | 88.9 - 91.4 | 41.9 | 88.9 - 96.5 |
| XL / 38 | 114 - 119 | 50.8 - 53.3 | 91.4 - 94 | 44.5 | 94 - 104 |
| XXL / 40 | 122 - 127 | 53.3 - 55.9 | 91.4 - 94 | 47 | 99.1 - 107 |
| Size (inches) | Chest | Shoulder | Arm Length | Neck | Waist |
| XS / 30 | 32 - 34 | 16 - 17 | 31 - 32 | 14.5 | 29 - 32 |
| S / 32 | 35 - 37 | 17 - 18 | 32 - 33 | 15 | 31 - 34 |
| M / 34 | 38 - 41 | 18 - 19 | 33 - 34 | 15.5 | 33 - 36 |
| L / 46 | 42 - 44 | 19 - 20 | 35 - 36 | 16.5 | 35 - 38 |
| XL / 38 | 45 - 47 | 20 - 21 | 36 - 37 | 17.5 | 37 - 41 |
| XXL / 40 | 48 - 50 | 21 - 22 | 36 - 37 | 18.5 | 39 - 42 |
- Chest: Measure around the fullest part, place the tape close under the arms and make sure the tape is flat across the back.
- Shoulder: Measure straight from the edge of one shoulder to the other at the back.
- Arm Length: (A) Measure from the center back of collar to the end of shoulder. (B) Then to elbow. (C) Then down to wrist.
- Neck: Measure around the neck with one finger included.
- Waist: Measure around your waist where you wear your pants.
Recycled Materials: This jumper is made from 100% recycled polyester
Now here’s an origin story for you. Back in the early nineties, fishing boat skipper Barry Barr was fed up with wearing cheap trucker caps that got snatched off his head in storms, never to be seen again. He decided to make a super-durable cap that wouldn’t blow off whatever the weather, and he did it by stitching the webbing material from a Teva sandal all the way around the crown. Turned out his ‘Strapcap’ was a hit, and KAVU was born.
From humble beginnings flogging Strapcaps out of the boot of his car in Seattle, Barry’s since expanded to produce a whole array of durable outdoor kit with a laid-back, van-lifer vibe. The KAVU range takes in everything from sling bags to swim shorts, and while they’re serious about producing great gear that’s made to last, they’re also not afraid to have a laugh. Their prints are bold, playful, and in some cases so loud that they’ll take some considerable chutzpah to carry off – but that’s what makes them so much fun.
