Columbia
Timber Meadow Solid Polar Fleece Jacket
CA$65.00CAD
In Stock
The Columbia Timber Meadow Solid Polar Fleece Jacket is a relaxed-fit pullover made from ultra-soft stretch polar fleece. Designed to conserve body heat, it features a half-zip mock neck, elastic cuffs, and an adjustable toggle hem, along with a water-repellent silicone finish. Suitable for casual everyday wear and light outdoor activities, it includes a Columbia logo emblem on the front.
- Material
- Ultra soft stretch polar fleece
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
BlackWhiteSage Green
Size
SMALLMEDIUMX-SMALLLARGE
Specifications
Ultra soft polar fleece jacket with half-zip mock neck, elastic cuffs, and adjustable hem for warmth and comfort.
Heat-conserving MTR fleece, water-repellent silicone finish, relaxed fit, adjustable toggle hem.
- Material
- Ultra soft stretch polar fleece
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- MTR fleece for heat conservation with lofty structure
- Ultra soft stretch polar fleece
- Silicone water-repellent finish
- Half-zip mock neck
- Elastic cuffs
- Adjustable toggle hem
- Logo emblem on front
- Relaxed fit
Product Insights
Columbia's Timber Meadow Solid Polar Fleece Jacket (CAD $65) is a midweight, breathable half-zip fleece that uses lofty MTR pile to retain warmth through repeated wear and light moisture while avoiding the static insulation of Omni-Heat. Its silicone DWR finish beads light rain but degrades with oils and UV exposure, requiring gentle washing. The half-zip design eliminates a bulky zipper for better packability and a leaner fit under packs or shells, though the relaxed fit runs large and may need sizing down for a tailored look. At over 25% less than the Steens Mountain 2.0, it delivers warmth, breathability, and layering performance with a notable care tradeoff in water repellency.
Verified claims
- Water repellency
- Silicone DWR beads light rain and maintains insulation, but is contaminated by oils, UV-sensitive, and needs special care.
- Packability
- Half-zip design eliminates bulky zipper for better packability and layer compatibility.
- Value
- At CAD $65, it undercuts the Steens Mountain 2.0 by over 25%.
- Finish durability
- Body oils and UV degrade the finish; gentle washing extends repellency.
- Breathable warmth
- Lofty, breathable pile traps heat better for active use than Omni-Heat's reflective static insulation.
- Loft retention
- MTR fleece is engineered to stay lofty and maintain warmth through repeated wear and light moisture.
- Sizing
- Relaxed fit runs large; size down for a tailored fit.
- Half-zip fit
- Half-zip design reduces bulk for a leaner fit under packs.
- Layering fit
- Midweight fleece layers under a shell without bulky feel.
- Midweight warmth
- Midweight fleece retains warmth via lofty pile that resists matting.
- Layering performance
- Roomy half-zip fleece breathes well, ideal for active midlayer use.
Product record
- Title
- Timber Meadow Solid Polar Fleece Jacket
- Brand
- Columbia
- Price
- 65 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How it compares to similar-priced fleeces
- By using a half-zip instead of the full-zip common on budget fleeces, the Timber Meadow eliminates the front seam and zipper bulk that testers describe on the Steens Mountain 2.0 as 'bulky and does not pack down well,' resulting in a cleaner fit under backpacks and seatbelts.
- While the Steens Mountain 2.0 offers only 'the basic features expected of an affordable mid-layer fleece,' the Timber Meadow adds a silicone treatment that repels light moisture — a meaningful upgrade for a jacket priced at only CAD $65 (~USD $48) that makes it more useful on damp mornings and in light drizzle.
- At CAD $65 — approximately $48 USD — the Timber Meadow undercuts the $65 USD Steens Mountain 2.0 by more than 25% while carrying forward the same MTR fleece core and adding a water-repellent finish; the savings effectively buy the silicone upgrade and a leaner half-zip silhouette.
MTR fleece insulation and loft technology
- MTR fleece is engineered with a structure that stays lofty to trap warm air, so the jacket retains its insulating volume through repeated wear rather than gradually matting down; this is a deliberate design to keep the warmth-per-ounce steady over the garment’s lifespan.
How well the silicone finish repels water
- Among C0 DWR chemistries, silicone‑based finishes are particularly susceptible to UV degradation, so the jacket’s water‑shedding ability may fade faster if it is worn extensively under strong sun without a shell over it.
- The silicone coat causes water to bead and roll off the face, but it has no hydrostatic head rating — prolonged rain or sustained pressure (like a pack strap) will push moisture through, so while the jacket shrugs off light mist and splashes, it is not a substitute for a waterproof shell.
- MTR fleece is designed with a structure that stays lofty to retain warmth; the silicone finish prevents water from saturating the pile, so the jacket’s insulating dead‑air space remains intact even after exposure to light moisture — you get reliable warmth rather than a flat, cold layer when conditions turn damp.
- The silicone DWR repels water but not oils; sunscreen, body oils, and insect repellent can wick into the fabric and defeat the beading effect, so the jacket’s water repellency is most reliable over a clean base layer and will need restoration if soiled by these substances.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a white high-pile polar fleece pullover with a short vertical zipper, stand collar, large front pouch seam, elasticized hem and cuffs, and a small rectangular chest logo patch on the left side.
- SilhouetteLoose-fitting pullover silhouette with dropped shoulders and a boxy torso; hem sits near the hips and is slightly gathered.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.14 · w 0.84 · h 0.72 (high) - Fabric textureHigh-pile sherpa/polar fleece texture visible across the entire garment surface with a soft, nubby appearance.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - CollarStand/up collar made from the same fleece, rising about the height of the model's chin with visible fleece edge at the top.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.05 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Half-zip closureShort vertical zipper centered on the front, running from the collar down to the upper chest with a visible silver zipper pull.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.10 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high) - Kangaroo-style front seamHorizontal seam across mid-torso forming a large pouch area; no visible pocket openings on the front panel except implied pouch contour.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.46 · w 0.68 · h 0.22 (high) - Cuffs and hem finishElasticized/gathered sleeve cuffs and a gathered elastic hem that slightly cinches the bottom edge of the pullover.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Chest logo patchSmall rectangular fabric patch on the left chest area with contrasting lettering.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Chest logo text“Columbia”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the pullover against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from mid-thigh up, standing with hands in pockets of separate pants and facing slightly to the viewer's right.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven light gray studio background without visible props or texture.
- LightingSoft, diffuse lighting from the front that evenly illuminates the garment with gentle shadows under the chin and at folds.
- Crop and framingImage cropped to show the jacket and upper legs; lower legs and feet are outside the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
bright white· main bodymetallic silver· zipper hardwarelight beige· logo patch background#C6C1C2medium gray· logo text#9D9494- SilhouetteLoose-fitting pullover silhouette with dropped shoulders and a boxy torso; hem sits near the hips and is slightly gathered.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a white polar fleece jacket with a high stand collar, dropped shoulders, a horizontal back seam near the lower back, long sleeves with gathered cuffs, and a soft textured fleece surface.
- Rear silhouetteBoxy, slightly relaxed rear silhouette with a straight hem that sits near the hips.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.88 · h 0.70 (high) - CollarHigh stand collar that rises around the neck and is visible from the rear.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.05 · w 0.42 · h 0.16 (high) - Shoulder and sleeve constructionDropped shoulder seams creating a relaxed sleeve cap; long sleeves with gathered/elasticized cuffs visible at the wrists.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.16 · w 0.44 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.16 · w 0.44 · h 0.58 (high) - Horizontal back seamSingle horizontal seam or topstitched line runs across the back slightly above the hem, dividing upper and lower back panels.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.57 · w 0.80 · h 0.08 (high) - Surface textureSoft, pebbled polar fleece texture visible across the garment surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Side openings / pockets (occluded)Slight inward folds at side seams suggest presence of side openings or pockets, but pocket openings are not directly visible.Partial
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.80 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the jacket against a light neutral background. Three-quarter rear pose with hair partially covering the right shoulder; soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear in a three-quarter pose with head turned slightly to the left; right hand is at the side and left hand partly in a pocket or behind the body.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundEven light gray studio background with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal harsh shadows; slight shadowing under the hem and along the arms.
- Hair detailLong dark hair falls over the right shoulder and upper back, partially covering the collar area on the right side.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.02 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
bright white· body- Rear silhouetteBoxy, slightly relaxed rear silhouette with a straight hem that sits near the hips.
- 03
Product
A white textured quarter-zip polar fleece pullover with a stand collar, visible center zipper, and gathered elastic hem; shown on a model from the front at three-quarter framing.
- Overall silhouetteLoose-fit pullover jacket with dropped shoulders and long sleeves, hem gathered by an elastic band producing a slightly blouson lower edge.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.10 · w 0.84 · h 0.72 (high) - Material textureSoft, napped polar fleece with a pebbled sherpa-like surface visible across the whole jacket.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Collar and openingStand collar that zips partway down the chest; collar stands upright and opens to reveal an inner layer.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Center zipperVertical quarter-length zipper centered on the chest with a visible zipper pull and stitched zipper channel.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.17 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high) - Chest badgeSmall rectangular brand badge sewn or attached to the left chest area.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium) - Panel stitchingVisible diagonal seam lines running from the collar area toward the underarm forming upper-front panels.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve cuffSleeve ends appear slightly gathered or elasticized, creating a subtle cuff at the wrist.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.69 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the jacket against a plain light gray background; soft even lighting with minor shadows; image cropped mid-thigh and includes a hand holding a black bag at lower left.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray studio background with no visible props except the model and a black garment or bag in the lower left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front view cropped near mid-thigh showing upper body and part of both arms; model turned slightly to her right.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadowing under the collar and along the right side of the model's body.
- Visible non-product itemBlack fabric item or bag held in the model's left hand at the lower-left corner of the frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Face and headwearModel's face and hair are visible; she wears a striped headband and hoop earrings, which are part of the styling, not the product.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
bright white· main body#C3BCBCmetallic silver· center zipper hardware#C4BBBB- Overall silhouetteLoose-fit pullover jacket with dropped shoulders and long sleeves, hem gathered by an elastic band producing a slightly blouson lower edge.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- How does the MTR fleece compare to Columbia's Omni-Heat or other fleece technologies in terms of warmth and breathability?
- MTR fleece conserves body heat through a lofty, breathable structure, while Omni-Heat uses a reflective lining for heat retention. MTR is more breathable and better for active use, whereas Omni-Heat excels in static warmth.
- Is the silicone finish durable after repeated washing, or does it require special care to maintain water repellency?
- The silicone finish is durable but may gradually diminish with repeated washing. To maintain water repellency, wash with mild detergent, avoid fabric softeners, and tumble dry on low or air dry.
- What is the weight of this fleece (e.g., lightweight, midweight, or heavy)? Is it suitable as a midlayer under a shell in winter?
- This is a midweight polar fleece, ideal as a midlayer under a shell in winter. It provides substantial warmth without being too bulky.
- Does the relaxed fit run larger compared to Columbia's standard sizing? Should I size down for a more tailored look?
- Yes, the relaxed fit is roomier than Columbia's standard sizing. If you prefer a more tailored look, consider sizing down.