Yumiori High-Pile Fleece Jacket

Verified claims

Warmth

Double-sided brushed fleece provides midweight warmth down to 40°F, breathes for activity, and layers under a shell; a shell is needed for wind.

Sizing

Size down for a more fitted look; stay true-to-size for the intended oversized silhouette.

Fit

Boxy cut fits comfortably under a down jacket or rain shell without restricting movement

Positioning

Weighs 255 g/m², lighter than the Denali and warmer than the Gordon Lyons, while some buyers note thin fabric.

Zipper quality

Features a VISLON zipper with auto-lock, more durable than typical coil zippers.

Sustainability

Part of The North Face's Circular Design program, designed for disassembly and recycling.

Zippers

YKK VISLON zippers on all closures, with auto-lock slider on center front.

Binding

Reinforced mechanical-stretch binding on cuffs and hem resists fraying and maintains shape.

Logo placement

Dual embroidered half-dome logos mirror the original 1989 Denali placement.

Durable hardware

YKK VISLON zipper and reinforced binding provide active-use durability.

Circular design

Part of The North Face's Circular Design program, built for disassembly and recycling.

Recycled polyester

100% recycled polyester fleece (255 g/m²) with warmth equal to virgin.

Wind resistance

Not wind-resistant; better used as midlayer or under a shell.

Durability

Buyers report the fleece is thin and may pill over time.

Product record

Title

Yumiori High-Pile Fleece Jacket

Brand

The North Face

Price

180 CAD

Availability

In stock

How the Yumiori fits into The North Face’s fleece lineage

• The Yumiori is enrolled in The North Face’s Circular Design program, meaning it’s engineered to be disassembled and recycled into raw materials at end-of-life — a modern extension of the brand’s original ethos of building gear that lasts, now with a take-back promise that turns a retro-styled fleece into a forward-thinking purchase.
• The Yumiori’s 255 g/m2 100% recycled polyester high-pile fleece sits in the midweight sweet spot — denser than the brand’s featherweight summer fleeces but lighter than the rugged Denali’s 300-weight-plus construction, giving it an all-around warmth-to-weight ratio that works as a standalone piece in mild cold or as a thick midlayer under a shell.
• The embroidered half-dome logo appears on both the left chest pocket and the back-right shoulder — the exact dual-placement signature that dates back to the original 1989 Denali, serving as an instant identifier of the jacket’s heritage DNA and signaling to those in-the-know that this is not a one-off fashion piece but a continuation of an icon.
• Instead of a lighter coil zip common on urban-focused fleeces, the Yumiori uses a YKK VISLON center-front zipper — a chunky, durable plastic-moulded tooth design originally developed for alpine gear that resists grit and won’t easily fail, which means the jacket’s closure is built to last well beyond casual use.
• The cuffs and hem are finished with a reinforced, mechanical-stretch binding rather than simple elastic or raw edge, a detail borrowed from performance midlayers that resists deformation from rolling up sleeves or catching on pack straps, so the jacket holds its shape and stays comfortable even when stretched or pulled.

The recycled polyester fabric and its environmental payoff

• At 255 grams per square meter, the Yumiori’s high-pile density lands in the medium-weight sweet spot: warm enough for standalone wear around 40°F, yet thin enough to slide effortlessly under a down jacket or rain shell without bunching — a deliberate spec that enables true three-season versatility.
• The Yumiori’s 255 g/m² high-pile fleece is made entirely from recycled polyester, diverting plastic waste from landfills and reducing reliance on virgin petroleum — a material decision that gives the jacket a lower environmental footprint before it ever reaches your closet.
• The Yumiori is built under The North Face’s Circular Design guidelines, which means it is engineered to be disassembled and its materials recycled back into raw commodities at end of life — transforming a typical textile waste problem into a closed-loop resource.

How the zipper and binding construction hold up

• The Yumiori uses closed-end VISLON zippers throughout—molded plastic teeth that are inherently more resistant to grit, sand, and misalignment than coil zips, so the jacket’s front and pocket closures stay smooth even after heavy use and washing, matching the durability standard of purpose‑built outdoor gear.
• The center-front VISLON zipper is fitted with an auto-lock slider that stays locked when the pull tab is released, preventing the jacket from unzipping on its own during active movement or layering—a deliberate choice that separates it from cheaper fleeces where non‑locking sliders are a persistent annoyance.
• Cuffs and hem are trimmed with a reinforced, mechanical-stretch binding that resists fraying and loss of elasticity far longer than basic knit cuffs, which keeps the jacket’s boxy silhouette intact and maintains a secure seal around wrists and waist through repeated wear.