
Kari Traa
Rothe High-Pile Fleece Jacket
The Kari Traa Rothe High-Pile Fleece Jacket is a women's hip-length mid-layer made from high-pile polar fleece in recycled polyester, worn on its own or under a shell for colder weather in city or trail settings. It features a tall stand collar, full-length front zip with chin guard, two zipped hand pockets with mesh lining, a contrasting nylon zip chest pocket, stretch ribbed cuffs and an elastic-bound hem in a regular fit. The jacket has a teddy-style raised pile exterior with a deep plum body, light-pink chest pocket panel, and pink zipper tape and pulls; it is rated 5 out of 5 from 3 customer reviews.
- Material
- Soft high-pile polar fleece made of recycled polyester; accent nylon zip pocket
- Gender
- female
- Style
- activewear, casual, athleisure, performance, layering-piece
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Specifications
Warm high-pile recycled polyester fleece jacket with a regular fit, designed as a versatile mid-layer or standalone piece for city and trail wear.
High-pile recycled polyester polar fleece, stand collar, full-length zip with chin guard, zipped mesh-lined hand pockets, accent nylon chest zip pocket, stretch ribbed cuffs, elastic hem, logo emblem, regular fit.
- Material
- Soft high-pile polar fleece made of recycled polyester; accent nylon zip pocket
- Secondary
- nylon
- Style
- activewear, casual, athleisure, performance, layering-piece
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, travel, hiking, weekend
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Soft high-pile polar fleece fabrication
- Made with recycled polyester
- Warm mid-layer design for colder weather
- Wearable alone or as a layering piece
- Stand collar for added neck coverage
- Full-length front zip with chin guard
- Zipped hand pockets with mesh lining
- Accent nylon zip pocket on the chest
- Stretch ribbed cuffs
- Elastic trim at the hem
- Logo emblem on the chest
- Regular fit
- Versatile for city wear or trail use
Product Insights
Rothe High-Pile Fleece Jacket Regular fit runs true to size with room for a base layer and light midlayer Provides strong static warmth for cold, low-output use Not windproof or water-resistant; needs a shell in exposed or wet conditions Mid-range price with positive reviews, but value depends on accepting bulk and shell reliance
Verified claims
- fit & sizing
- Regular fit runs true to size with room for a base layer and light midlayer
- comfort
- High-pile fleece gives a plush, cozy hand feel
- warmth
- Provides strong static warmth for cold, low-output use
- weather resistance
- Not windproof or water-resistant; needs a shell in exposed or wet conditions
- breathability
- Retains heat and is less breathable than grid fleece; vent early on climbs
- layering
- Designed as a warm mid-layer over a base and under a shell
- material
- Main and lining listed as 100% polyester; research identifies recycled polyester main and polyamide/elastane contrast
- sustainability
- Recycled polyester input does not prevent microplastic shedding; no bluesign or OEKO-TEX certification listed
- construction
- Stand collar, full-length zip with chin guard, zip pockets, ribbed cuffs and elastic hem
- pockets
- Three zippered pockets keep small items secure on the move
- cuffs & hem
- Ribbed cuffs and elastic hem seal drafts and hold the jacket in place
- care
- Wash cold, skip softener, close zips, do not bleach or iron, lay flat to dry
- durability
- High-pile can pill at pack-strap contact and mat over time, but buyer reports were positive
- maintenance
- Brush regularly and hang rather than fold to limit matting
- static & lint
- Fleece generates static and attracts lint, dust and pet hair
- styling & colour
- Burgundy body with pink chest pocket, zips and cuff stripes creates a bold colour-blocked look
- use cases
- Suited to city wear, trails, camp and low-output cold
- value
- Mid-range price with positive reviews, but value depends on accepting bulk and shell reliance
- fit under shell
- Test with your shell and loaded pack for mobility and pocket clearance
- variants
- XS–L all in stock in Burgundy at one price; choose by measurement
- reviews
- 5 stars from 3 reviews, with true-to-size fit and arm length noted
Product record
- Title
- Rothe High-Pile Fleece Jacket
- Brand
- Kari Traa
- Price
- 130 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 3 reviews
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 1 sourceUses
Warm mid-layer or standalone jacket for city or trail
Kari Traa's Rothe high-pile fleece works as a warm mid-layer for colder weather, and the retailer notes it can also be worn on its own, whether you're in the city or on the trails.[1]
A warm fleece for the city or the trails
The Rothe High-Pile Fleece Jacket is described by the retailer as a warm mid-layer you can wear on its own or layer up when it gets colder. It is pitched as a versatile closet staple for everyday city wear as well as trail outings.[1]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a high-pile fleece zip jacket on a model; visible features include full-length center zipper with contrasting trim, two front zip pockets, a contrasting square chest patch pocket with a small sewn label, ribbed cuffs with stripe, and a stand collar.
- Overall shapeLong-sleeve hip-length jacket with a straight hem and a relaxed, slightly boxy torso shape as worn on a model.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.76 (high) - Material textureHigh-pile, teddy-like fleece surface with visibly raised, dense pile across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.60 (high) - Center zipperFull-length front zipper with a narrow contrasting trim and a visible pink zipper tape and pull; zipper runs from hem to top of stand collar.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.16 · w 0.10 · h 0.66 (high) - Stand collarTall stand collar in the same high-pile fleece continuing from the body and closing with the top of the zipper.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Chest patch pocketSquare contrasting woven chest pocket panel on the left chest with a vertical closed narrow zip at its left edge and a small sewn rectangular label near the top right of the panel.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.24 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high) - Chest pocket text label“Unclear small logo/text on the sewn rectangular label; characters are small and only partly legible.”Partial
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.26 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (medium) - Hand pocketsTwo vertical hand pockets with visible contrasting zippers located on each side of the front torso; zipper pulls match the center zipper trim color.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.48 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.48 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Cuff detailRibbed sleeve cuffs with a narrow lighter stripe near the end of each cuff; cuffs appear to be knit or elasticated rather than fleece pile.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.74 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.74 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Visible seams and stitchingTopstitched seam lines visible along shoulder seams and side panels where pocket openings are inserted.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio-front shot of the jacket worn by a model against a plain light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model standing facing forward with arms relaxed at sides; jacket shown worn zipped to the top of the collar.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.76 · h 0.94 (high) - Background and lightingSmooth off-white to light-gray gradient background with even studio lighting producing soft, minimal shadows around the model.
- Image crop and framingCamera framing from upper thighs to just above the head; jacket and part of leggings visible, centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.96 (high)
Colors
deep plum· main body and sleeveslight blush pink· chest pocket panelbright candy pink· zipper trims and pullspale pink stripe· cuff stripes- Overall shapeLong-sleeve hip-length jacket with a straight hem and a relaxed, slightly boxy torso shape as worn on a model.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the upper half of a high-pile fleece jacket showing textured pile fabric in a deep plum color, a contrasting light-pink nylon chest pocket with a sewn logo patch, and a center front zipper with pink zipper tape and pull.
- Fleece body textureHigh-pile, curly fleece surface covering the visible body and sleeve, with a dense, soft nap visible at close range.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.64 · h 0.57 (high) - Primary body colorDeep plum / muted purple seen across the fleece body and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.64 · h 0.57 (high) - High stand collarTall, stand-up collar made from the same high-pile fleece, continuing the textured finish up around the neck.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Center front zipperFull-length center front zipper with light-pink zipper tape and a small pink corded zipper pull visible at the collar.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.20 · w 0.05 · h 0.08 (high) - Contrasting chest pocket panelRectangular, light-pink smooth nylon patch pocket on the left chest with stitched edges and a vertical pocket zipper integrated into the patch.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.42 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Pocket vertical zipperShort vertical zipper on the chest patch with a small pink zipper pull and narrow zipper tape matching the center zipper tone.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.43 · w 0.06 · h 0.13 (high) - Sewn logo patchSmall square sewn patch centered near the top of the chest pocket showing a dark stylized 'KT' logo above a narrow line of smaller text.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.40 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (high) - Legible brand text under logo“KARI TRAA”
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.44 · w 0.08 · h 0.03 (medium) - Right sleeve visibleUpper portion of the right sleeve visible on the right side of the frame, showing the same high-pile fleece and seam at the shoulder.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.45 (high)
Other
Portrait-style tight crop showing the model wearing the jacket against a plain light background; even studio lighting with soft shadows and no visible packaging or props.
- Model head and shouldersModel's head and upper torso occupy the upper-left portion of the frame; hair overlaps the jacket collar and partly obscures the shoulder area.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.58 · h 0.42 (high) - Background and lightingUniform off-white background with soft, diffused studio lighting creating gentle shadows under the chin and along the jacket surface.
- Image crop and compositionTight detail crop centered on the upper torso and collar, cropping out lower body and most of the left sleeve.
Colors
plum· fleece body and sleevelight pink· chest pocket panelrose pink· center and pocket zippers and pullscream· logo patchdark gray· logo print- Fleece body textureHigh-pile, curly fleece surface covering the visible body and sleeve, with a dense, soft nap visible at close range.
- 03

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a high-pile fleece jacket worn by a model; visible features include a high collar, long set-in sleeves, textured fleece surface, elasticized hem and ribbed cuffs with contrasting stripes.
- Overall silhouetteBack and slight right-side profile of a hip-length jacket with a straight hem and a relaxed fit on the model.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.74 (high) - Fabric textureHigh-pile, nubby fleece surface covering the entire visible exterior of the jacket.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - CollarShort upright collar in the same fleece material visible from the rear neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.09 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Side seams and panelingVisible vertical side seam lines creating a simple back panel without decorative stitching or vents.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.56 (medium) - Hem finishBottom hem finished with a narrow binding in a slightly different tone than the fleece, creating a defined edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.70 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - CuffsRibbed cuffs with two horizontal contrasting stripes above the wrist; cuff base color matches jacket tone.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.77 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.76 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible portion of sleevesLong sleeves with a relaxed, slightly tapered profile ending in the ribbed cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.24 · w 0.24 · h 0.58 (high) - No visible logos or printed textNo brand logos, labels, or printed text are visible on the exterior rear-facing panels of the jacket in this view.
Other
Studio product photograph showing a model from the back in front of a plain light background. Even, soft lighting minimizes shadows; image is cropped mid-thigh and includes the model's hands and part of leggings.
- Model and poseFemale model stands with back facing camera and head turned left, showing a three-quarter rear view of the jacket.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundEven, neutral light gray to white studio background with no props or visible seams.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal harsh shadows; slight shadowing around the model's left arm and under the hem.
- Image crop and framingImage is vertically framed, cropped near mid-thigh so lower legs are not visible; hands and part of leggings are included.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 1.00 · h 0.42 (high)
Colors
muted plum· fleece bodypale pink· cuff stripe - lighter stripewhite· cuff stripe - white stripe- Overall silhouetteBack and slight right-side profile of a hip-length jacket with a straight hem and a relaxed fit on the model.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4618674 | Rothe High-Pile Fleece Jacket - Burgundy - X-Small | CA$130.00 | Yes |
| 4618675 | Rothe High-Pile Fleece Jacket - Burgundy - Small | CA$130.00 | Yes |
| 4618676 | Rothe High-Pile Fleece Jacket - Burgundy - Medium | CA$130.00 | Yes |
| 4618677 | Rothe High-Pile Fleece Jacket - Burgundy - Large | CA$130.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Veste
Très belle confection et de qualité. Vais la porter souvent.
Beautiful zip up fleece
Love this jacket. Nicely sewn. Nice arm length. Great fit. Very toasty on cold winter days
Parfait!
Très confortable