Men's & Women's Fleece Gilets

A fleece gilet is a sleeveless fleece layer, the country mid-layer you pull on over a shirt and under a wax jacket when the morning is sharp, but sleeves aren't necessary. Our collection includes soft, quick-drying styles cut for men and women, designed in-house in East Yorkshire in classic country colours.

• Super-soft, anti-pill fleece with snuggly stand-up collars and deep pockets ideal for dog treats, cartridges, or your phone
• Classic country shades of olive, navy, and gunmetal plus vibrant pops of berry and burnt orange to brighten grey days
• Men’s sizes XS–3XL and women’s sizes 8–22

Men’s Fleece Gilets

Huggate Premium Fleece

Rydale’s best-selling style, the Huggate, offers next-level warmth and practicality in a wide range of colours. Finished with a contrasting moleskin trim, it’s your all-season, all-occasion gilet.

Harpham Lightweight Waistcoat

A year-round workhorse: the Harpham is a feather-light yet toasty gilet with moleskin trims and a draw-cord hem to keep rogue draughts at bay.

Women’s Fleece Gilets

Etton II Heritage Gilet

A soft-touch fleece with gold hardware, curved seams, and plenty of stretch for comfort, the Etton II is a winter essential. Whether worn below your coat or as an extra layer by the fire, you’ll stay snug and stylish.

Huggate Premium Fleece

Much like our men’s style, the Huggate offers warmth and practicality with discreet design additions to flatter your shape, like a sophisticated drawstring for cinching the waist.

Are fleece gilets warm enough on their own?

Fleece gilets can be warm enough on their own in mild, dry weather, providing comfortable insulation through the body. In colder or wetter conditions, they work best layered under a jacket.

These sleeveless wonders slip over a tee or under a coat in one quick swoop, offering the most comfortable fit whether milking at the first sight of dawn or heading to the local market. Want to style yours in a more formal fashion with a shirt? We've got tips on how to match your gilet with any shirt style.

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