
Columbia
Benton Zip-Up Polar Fleece Jacket
The Benton Zip-Up Polar Fleece Jacket is a women's full-zip fleece jacket from Columbia, designed as a thermal mid-layer for outdoor activities. It features ultra-soft stretch polar fleece, a high stand collar, raglan sleeves, two vertical hand pockets, and an adjustable toggle hem at the lower back. The jacket has a mid-hip length, a front zipper, and a small Columbia logo patch on the left chest.
- Material
- Ultra soft stretch polar fleece
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, athleisure
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Size
Specifications
Ultra soft stretch polar fleece jacket with full-length zip and adjustable toggle hem, designed as a thermal layer for outdoor activities.
Ultra soft stretch polar fleece, full-length zip closure, adjustable toggle hem
- Material
- Ultra soft stretch polar fleece
- Style
- casual, athleisure
- Occasion
- everyday, hiking
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Ultra soft stretch polar fleece
- Full-length zip closure
- Adjustable toggle hem
- Thermal layer for outdoor activities
- Available in neutral and bright colours
Product Insights
The Columbia Benton Zip-Up Polar Fleece Jacket offers lightweight, stretchy warmth with outdoor-usability features like an adjustable toggle hem and zippered pockets—typically found at higher price points—for $65. However, it runs large in body and sleeves (many size down), batch variability affects fabric feel (a minority report rough or thin fleece), pilling can occur with washing, elastic cuffs look less tailored, occasional zipper defects arise, and the black color appears as dark grey.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Jacket runs large in body and sleeves; many buyers size down.
- Adjustable hem
- Adjustable toggle hem cinches to trap heat and block drafts.
- Fabric feel
- 100% polyester stretch polar fleece is ultra-soft, stretchy, and lightweight.
- Fabric consistency
- A minority report rough texture or thin fleece, suggesting batch variability.
- Color accuracy
- Black appears as dark grey; bourgogne and tangerine match photos.
- Value
- At $65, offers adjustable toggle hem, zippered pockets, stretch fleece, and lightweight warmth for half the premium fleece price.
- Durability
- Polar fleece may pill after repeated washing; proper care minimizes pilling.
- Stretch
- Stretch polar fleece for flexible fit vs classic non-stretch.
- Pockets
- Adjustable hem and zippered pockets add outdoor-usability features typically found at higher price points.
- Cuffs
- Elastic cuffs seal in warmth but may look less tailored than alternatives.
- Zipper
- At least one unit had a stuck zipper requiring professional repair.
- Fit
- Stretch polar fleece with adjustable hem for mid-layer or standalone use.
- Use cases
- Worn as a cool‑weather casual jacket, hiking mid‑layer, and indoor house jacket.
- Pilling
- Pilling can be reduced by washing inside out and avoiding fabric softener.
- Fabric quality
- Most jackets are plush; a minority are rough or thin.
- Construction quality
- Buyers report well-made construction with zippered pockets and side adjusters.
Product record
- Title
- Benton Zip-Up Polar Fleece Jacket
- Brand
- Columbia
- Price
- 65 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How it stacks up against similar fleeces on value
- At $65 CAD, the Benton Zip-Up lands comfortably below the $80–150 USD range of leading mid-weight fleeces like the Patagonia Synchilla and The North Face TKA Glacier, making it the most wallet-friendly way to get a technical fleece from a major outdoor brand without opting into a logo premium or specialized fabric iteration.
- The adjustable toggle hem at the hem is a functional detail that elevates the Benton Zip-Up above many entry-level fleeces — it allows a quick cinch to trap heat and block drafts, a feature more commonly found on pricier technical mid-layers.
- The Benton Zip-Up's ultra-soft stretch polar fleece marks a clear departure from Columbia's own classic Benton Springs, which uses a non-stretch polyester fleece — the Zip-Up's stretch provides a flexible, movement-friendly fit suited to dynamic layering, where the Springs leans into a roomier, static cut.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a black full-zip polar fleece jacket with a high stand collar, central front zipper, vertical hand pockets, long sleeves with simple cuffs, and a small contrasting chest logo on the left side.
- Overall silhouetteWoman wearing a mid-hip length, long-sleeve fleece jacket shown from the front with a straight hem and slightly shaped side seams.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.84 (high) - ClosureFull-length central zipper running from hem to top of a high stand collar; zipper tape and pull are visible and appear black.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.68 (high) - CollarHigh stand collar made of the same fleece material, standing upright around the neck.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.08 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong sleeves with raglan seam lines visible from collar toward underarm; cuffs are simple turned or stitched edges without visible elastic bands.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.22 · w 0.34 · h 0.58 (high) - PocketsTwo vertical hand pockets set into side seams with openings angled slightly toward center front; pocket openings outlined by stitch lines.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Hem detailLower-right hem area shows a narrow drawcord or toggle assembly protruding from hem edge, suggesting an adjustable hem on at least one side.Partial
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Material textureSoft, short-pile polar fleece texture visible across the jacket surface with fine nap and matte finish.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Chest logo“Small contrasting logo and wordmark placed on the left chest area reading Columbia.”
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a neutral light gray gradient background showing a model from mid-thigh up; diffuse frontal lighting minimizes strong shadows and creates soft even exposure.
- BackgroundNeutral light gray gradient background with no visible props or environment details.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model presentFemale model wearing the jacket, shown from mid-thigh to top of head; hands visible at lower image edges.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.92 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse frontal lighting with soft shadows under the arms and slight shadowing around the torso, minimal specular highlights.
- Image cropImage cropped to include full torso and upper legs; lower legs and feet are outside the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.98 (high)
Colors
black· jacket body#100F14black· center zipper#100F14light gray· chest logo and wordmark- Overall silhouetteWoman wearing a mid-hip length, long-sleeve fleece jacket shown from the front with a straight hem and slightly shaped side seams.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the upper front of a dark fleece zip-up jacket showing a high stand collar, central zipper with visible pull, raglan shoulder seams, textured fleece surface, and a rectangular chest logo patch reading 'Columbia'.
- High stand collarTall, tubular stand collar made from the same fleece fabric as the body, surrounding the neck and standing upright.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.16 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high) - Full-length center zipperCentered black molded-zipper track running from collar down the front with a visible metal or plastic zipper pull at the collar.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.50 (high) - Fleece textureSoft, slightly napped polar-fleece surface visible across the jacket body and collar, with a uniform pile texture.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high) - Raglan shoulder seamsDiagonal raglan-style seams running from the collar toward the underarm on both sides, visible as stitched lines in the fleece.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Chest logo patchSmall rectangular patch on the left chest with a contrasting lighter logo area sewn onto the fleece.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Logo text“Columbia”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from upper chest to top of head against a neutral light gray background with even frontal lighting and soft shadows.
- Model framingImage framed as a close crop from the upper chest to the top of the head, centering the face and jacket collar.
- BackgroundEven, neutral light gray background with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even frontal lighting with subtle shadows under the chin and around the collar, minimal specular highlights.
- Hair and ears visibleModel's hair pulled back with ears and small hoop earrings visible, partially overlapping the collar on the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
dark charcoal· body and collar#1D1C22black· zipper track and pull#0D0D0Emedium gray (patch) and light gray text· logo patch background and text- High stand collarTall, tubular stand collar made from the same fleece fabric as the body, surrounding the neck and standing upright.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a dark fleece jacket with a high stand collar, raglan sleeve seams and vertical shaping seams down the back; soft textured fleece surface is visible.
- View and orientationBack view of the jacket shown on a model, centered in frame from head to hips.
- CollarHigh stand collar that rises around the neck and sits upright at the rear.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.05 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeve constructionRaglan-style sleeves with diagonal seam lines running from the collar area toward the underarm.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.14 · w 0.34 · h 0.56 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.14 · w 0.34 · h 0.56 (medium) - Back panel shapingVertical princess-style seams or stitch lines run down both sides of the back creating a slightly contoured silhouette.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.66 (high) - Hem and cuffsSlightly curved hem at the bottom and simple turned cuffs at sleeve ends; cuffs appear slightly gathered or banded.
3 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.74 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.70 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (medium) - Fabric textureSoft, slightly fuzzy polar fleece texture visible across the entire jacket surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high) - Logo or marking absenceNo visible logo, brand mark, or printed text appears on the visible rear surface of the jacket.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a light neutral gradient background; model hair and hands visible as props.
- Shot compositionCentered studio photograph showing the model from head to hips with even, soft lighting and minimal shadow.
- Model hairModel's hair is pulled into a high ponytail falling down the center of the jacket back, partially covering the collar area.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Hands and lower bodyModel's hands and upper portion of black pants are visible below the jacket hem, indicating the jacket is being worn by a person.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - BackgroundNeutral light gray gradient background with no visible props or packaging.
Colors
dark charcoal· jacket body#1A191E
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
52 total52 reviews · out of 5
Chaud et confortable
Léger, chaud, confortable, belle couleur
Problème fermeture éclaire
La fermeture s’est bloquée et impossible de débloquée sans abîmer le vêtement. Je devrai voir un cordonnier pour corriger le problème.
Belle veste brune!
Voilà une veste parfaite qui est douce et chaude pour l’automne! Elle est belle et je l’adore! Pourquoi pas une deuxième alors? Hi, hi!
Sport et élégance jumelée
Sport et élégance jumelée
Confortable
Déçue quand à la texture …. . le tissu n’est pas doux. Mais, il est chaud et bien coupé.
Très beau produit - belle
Très beau produit - belle finition. J’espère y trouver une bonne qualité.
Douceur, chaleur et confort
Très doux, confortable et surtout très chaud! Je n'ai finalement pas regretté d'avoir laissé mon vieux polar dans la placard!
Très bon service
Excellent
Je l’aime et je je
Je l’aime et je je recommande fortement.
Merveilleuse
Chaude, douce, et prix vraiment raisonnable, très confortable, je suis très heureuse de mon achat
Couleur réellement non conforme à la photo.
La coupe est parfaite mais comme je l'ai dit précédemment la couleur n'est pas du tout conforme à la photo. Je l'ai retournée.
Confortable
Confortable
Cosy fleece
The sleeves are a bit long, which is usually never a problem for me and it fits a bit large through the shoulders. The rest of the fit is fine.
Aime beaucoup
Tres belle finition de la veste, je l'aime beaucoup
beau produit
beau produit
Cette veste est assez bien
Cette veste est assez bien mais pour moi elle est trop petite alors je vais passer a votre magasin pour échange ou remboursement.
Parfaite
Belle veste, couleur bleu foncé superbe. 5’6 et 116 lbs et la S va super bien. Très satisfaite, merci
Chandail extensible, blanc impeccable, fidèle
Chandail extensible, blanc impeccable, fidèle à l’image.
Good design, good quality
Good design, good quality
Fleece jacket
Returned this as I didn’t like the colour.
Ma couleur préférée, sa douceur
Ma couleur préférée, sa douceur et sa chaleur
Love it! Perfect fit.
Love it! Perfect fit.
Ma préférée
Tellement agréable à porter, légère et douce. La couleur bourgogne est plus douce et atténuée que la photo, superbe couleur. Combo parfait avec un pantalon en velours côtelé.
Veste polaire
Très belle qualité
J'adore
J'adore
Confortable
Très confortable. J’ai pris small 5p2 110lbs. La seule chose c’est que la couleur noire est grise foncée. Ce n’est pas un problème de Simons, mais du fabricant. J’ai vu ce même problème dans des commentaires sur d’autres sites.
C’est exactement ce qu’il me
C’est exactement ce qu’il me fallait.
Belle et légère
Très jolie couleur
Beau, beau, beau
La couleur ‘tangerine’ (ou abricot) est juste magnifique, le polar est moelleux, doux, confortable. Je l’adore. Je mesure 5,4 ‘. Pèse 54 kg et j’ai pris small. Parfait
Très confortable
Je le recommande. Chaud et confortable
Belle veste mais
Trop grande, je l'ai retourné
Columbia veste Benton
J'aime beaucoup ma nouvelle veste en polaire de Columbia. Elle est chaude et confortable pour les temps frais. La couleur rose est juste parfaite. J'ai pris ma taille habituelle.
Jacket
Fits perfectly. Haven’t worn it because the weather has been too nice?
Tout est, parfait, sauf que le col est un peu haut
oui
Très bien
Exactement ce que je voulais. Très douce et pas trop épaisse.
Très confortable
Article doux et confortable.
Beau vêtement
Convient bien
Décue
Beaucoup trop grande et matière décevante
Très confortable.
Très confortable.
Confo!
J’aime beaucoup malgré les manches trop longues!
Excellent service très rapide merci
Excellent service très rapide merci
Soft comfortable fleece
I have a similar Columbia fleece in white. Love it so much I ordered the blue. The only thing I don’t like about this style is the elastic cuff. My white one doesn’t have the elastic and I think it is more stylish.
Veste polaire
Acheté large, échangé pou un médium. Tellement confortable et agréable à porter
Parfaite!
Très douce et elle me garde bien au chaud cet automne . Ses cordons d’ajustement sur les côtés et les fermetures aux deux poches j’adore!
veste polaire
Pas encore portée
Veste polaire
Veste polaire
Fleece jacket
Fits perfect, love the colour
Très confortable et idéal en
Très confortable et idéal en randonnée
Perfectly acceptable, but not soft
Columbia is a reliable brand, but I wanted something softer and more comforting. Ended up fitting my sister. Colour was nice, a bit lighter than in the photos. Definitely a warm fleece and would be an easy care item.
See through
Didn't think a fleece jacket would be so thin it was see-through, but this one was. Returned.
Complète satisfaction…excellente qualité…
Pourtant j’ai déjà envoyé mon appréciation, il y a quelques jours…alors ?
Confortable et chaude
Confortable et chaude
Q&A
5 answered- Does the stretch fleece affect the fit? Should I size up or down for a comfortable layering fit?
- The stretch polar fleece allows for a flexible fit, but it's designed as a mid-layer. If you intend to wear it over a thick sweater, consider sizing up for extra room. Most reviews suggest going with your usual size for a comfortable fit over a t-shirt or thin base layer.
- Is the fleece prone to pilling after washing or extended wear?
- Like most polar fleece, some pilling can occur after repeated washing, but Columbia's fabric is generally durable. To minimize pilling, wash inside out and avoid fabric softener. We don't have specific long-term reviews for this model.
- What are the care instructions? Can it be machine washed and dried?
- We recommend machine washing in cold water and tumble drying on low heat. Avoid bleach and ironing. This fleece is low maintenance and holds up well with proper care.
- Does this jacket have any pockets? If so, are they zippered or open?
- Yes, this jacket features two zippered hand pockets to keep your hands warm and secure your belongings.
- How thick is this fleece? Is it suitable as a mid-layer under a shell, or more for standalone wear?
- This is a mid-weight polar fleece, making it ideal as a mid-layer under a shell jacket or as a standalone piece in mild weather. It provides warmth without bulk.