Red Fleece Varsity Jacket
The Red Fleece Varsity Jacket is the version you can actually wear hard. Red is the classic college colour and fleece is the classic practical fabric, and putting them together gives you a letterman jacket that survives everyday life rather than being saved for occasions.
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Material: Fleece body with ribbed knit trim
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Fit: Regular fit
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Closure: Front snap buttons
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Color: Red
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Care: Machine wash cool, no fabric softener, do not tumble dry hot
Why colour holds well on fleece
Synthetic fibres take dye differently from natural ones. In polyester fleece the colour is bonded into the fibre rather than sitting on it, which means a red fleece jacket keeps its tone through repeated washing far better than a red wool or dyed leather one would.
That matters for a bright colour specifically. Red is the shade that most visibly fades on natural materials; on fleece it stays close to how it started.
The practical letterman
The varsity outline is intact — ribbed knit collar, cuffs and hem, snap front placket — so it still reads as a letterman jacket rather than a sweatshirt. What changes is how you live with it.
It goes in the washing machine. It dries quickly. It weighs almost nothing to carry. And it costs a fraction of a wool or leather varsity, which means you can wear it without worrying about it.
Fit, care and honest notes
Regular fit with room for a knit underneath at your usual size. Rib hem at the waist. Size down for a closer fit over a tee.
Two care points that genuinely matter with fleece: skip the fabric softener, which coats the fibres and flattens the pile, and never tumble dry on high heat, which mats it permanently. Some pilling at friction points over time is normal for the material.
Made to order, XS to 5XL and custom
Made after you order in XS to 5XL, plus Custom — chest, shoulder, sleeve and back length. Free shipping, secure checkout, and honest material descriptions.
Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet
Related: Men Varsity Jackets for wool and leather versions, Varsity Jackets for the full range, Men Leather Jackets for leather outerwear, and Bomber Leather Jackets for a zip-front shape. Browse at Leather Outlet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this leather?
No. The body is fleece — a knitted synthetic pile. We do not describe it as leather.
Will the red fade in the wash?
Far less than on wool or dyed leather. Colour is bonded into synthetic fibre rather than sitting on the surface.
Can I machine wash it?
Yes — cool wash, no fabric softener, and do not tumble dry hot.
Is it warm?
Warm for its weight, though it does not block wind the way wool or leather does.
Will it pill?
Some pilling at friction points is normal for fleece.
Does it look like a proper varsity jacket?
Yes — ribbed collar, cuffs and hem plus a snap front keep the letterman outline.
Do you offer custom sizing?
Yes — XS to 5XL plus Custom to your own measurements.
