The perfect fleece doesn't exi... oh, wait, it does
It's difficult to decide what we love most about the Roselake hoodie from KAVU. Is it the impossibly snuggly combo of a high-pile sherpa fleece outer, bonded to a super-soft polar fleece liner? Is it those lovely scooped hems at front and back? Is it the all-over relaxed fit that makes it feel like a pair of PJs? Or is it that eye-catching contrast elastic piping around the hood, pockets and hem? We really couldn't say. What we do know is that the Roselake has all that and more besides. The half-placket neck features a three-button closure, and the double-welt hand pockets are jersey lined for comfort. KAVU reckon the Roselake is going to be your 'best cold weather friend' ever, and you'll hear no arguments from us
Half placket hooded fleece pullover with 3-button closure
Made in 15oz 100% recycled polyester high pile sherpa fleece bonded with a polar fleece liner
Three-panel hood
Drop shoulder silhouette
Relaxed fit
Contrast single welt chest pocket with Velcro closure
Double welt hand pockets with contrast elastic binding
Jersey-lined pocket bags
Contrast elastic binding at hood, placket, sleeve and bottom opening
Metric (cm)
XS
Small
Medium
Large
XL
XXL
UK Size
8
10
12
14
16
18
US Size
4
6
8
10
12
14
Bust
83.8 - 86.4
88.9 - 91.4
94 - 96.5
99.1 - 102
104 - 107
109-111
Arm Length
73.7 - 76.2
76.2 - 78.7
78.7 - 81.3
81.3 - 83.8
83.8 - 86.4
83.8-111
Natural Waist
63.5 - 66
68.6 - 71.1
73.7 - 76.2
78.7 - 81.3
83.8 - 86.4
88.9-91.4
Hips
88.9 - 91.4
94 - 96.5
99.1 - 102
104 - 107
109 - 112
114-116
Inches
XS
Small
Medium
Large
XL
XXL
UK Size
8
10
12
14
16
18
US Size
4
6
8
10
12
14
Bust
33-34
35-36
37-38
39-40
41-42
43-44
Arm Length
29-30
30-31
31-32
32-33
33-34
33-34
Natural Waist
25-26
27-28
29-30
31-32
33-34
35-36
Hips
35-36
37-38
39-40
41-42
43-44
45-46
Ethically Sourced Materials - This product is made with 100% recycled polyester high pile sherpa fleece
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.
And if you’re wondering about the name, KAVU is an aviation acronym that stands for ‘klear above, visibility unlimited’. It means it’s a perfect day for an adventure.