Manufacturing secret: the PHANTOM fleece, technical, warm and recycled

Lagoped's PHANTOM fleece embodies the perfect balance of technical performance, warmth, and environmental commitment. This unisex recycled fleece, designed for the mountains, is designed for demanding outdoor enthusiasts who care about the impact of their gear. Whether you're looking for a hooded or hoodless fleece, it will accompany you on all your adventures. Behind its two-tone appearance and bold style lies your next mountain ally.

Let's discover together the manufacturing secrets of this warm, lightweight and ultra-functional European hooded fleece.

Designed to meet the needs of hikers, climbers, mountaineers, and other adventurers, the PHANTOM HOODIE is a technical mountain fleece. Its grid fabric provides excellent ventilation, allowing perspiration to wick away efficiently while retaining body heat. Weighing just 350g—without the hood—it combines thermal insulation, breathability, and freedom of movement.

The fitted hood, designed for windy or sunny conditions, provides additional protection, making this hooded fleece a companion of choice at altitude.

The PHANTOM HOODIE isn't just about performance. It's also practical and comfortable. Its tight cuffs keep cold air out , while the thumbholes ensure optimal support, especially when moving or layering. Its zipped chest pocket keeps small items close at hand, and the heart embroidery discreetly underlines the Lagoped identity.

All of these details make this hiking fleece a must-have for your mountain outings, whether it's long walks in the fall, ski touring, or summer bivouacs at altitude.

It all begins in the heart of the Alps, in Annecy , where Lagoped carefully designs the PHANTOM fleece. This is where the idea for a garment that is both functional and elegant was born, designed to meet the needs of outdoor sports enthusiasts while remaining in line with the brand's environmental values. Every detail, from the pattern design to the selection of materials, is carefully considered to offer a durable and timeless product.

Lagoped's core commitment is traceability and transparency. The PHANTOM is made from 92% recycled polyester (r-PET), sourced from plastic bottles collected in Italy .

Lagoped has chosen to work with the Italian brand Sinterama, which has developed the Newlife™ yarn, a 100% recycled polyester, produced by processing plastic bottles collected in community recycling programs.

Recycling plastic bottles to make polyester yarn is an innovative process that transforms waste into valuable resources. The process begins with collecting and sorting the bottles, which are then cleaned and crushed into flakes. These flakes are melted and then extruded to create a continuous yarn of recycled polyester, called Newlife™.

Unlike traditional methods, this mechanical process does not require harsh chemicals , significantly reducing the environmental impact. The yarn produced is not only sustainable but also of high quality, ensuring garments have technical performance comparable to that of virgin fibers while contributing to the reduction of plastic waste.

It is in Spain that this yarn is then knitted to form a light and warm grid fleece , both breathable and insulating, ideal for mountain efforts.

The dyeing is carried out on site, limiting intermediate transport.

Final production is carried out in Hungary, in a trusted partner workshop. This choice of short European supply chains limits transport-related emissions and guarantees fair and controlled production conditions.

To extend the life of the PHANTOM technical fleece, Lagoped relies on GreenWolf, the repair workshop based in the Alps. This service allows customers to have their products repaired to avoid throwing away , thus reinforcing the brand's commitment to more sustainable consumption. Lagoped relies on quality after-sales service to ensure that each shirt can accompany you for a long time, whatever your adventures.

The PHANTOM isn't designed to be a city fleece; it's a technical mountain fleece, designed to keep up with your pace. Its elastane content gives it a slight stretch, allowing for great freedom of movement, whether you're climbing, walking, or running. It can be worn alone on active outings or as a mid-layer under a waterproof TETRAS-type jacket. It's a hiking fleece built for performance and durability.

With its ergonomic hood, fitted cuffs, modern sailor look, and European construction, it ticks all the boxes for versatile outdoor clothing. Its two-tone design isn't just aesthetically pleasing: it evokes the world of adventure and the great outdoors.

By wearing the PHANTOM, you're choosing a recycled mountain fleece that hasn't sacrificed any quality or ethics. It's a truly responsible alternative to traditional fleeces made from virgin petroleum.

Proper care will extend the life of your technical fleece. Machine wash it at 30°C, using a standard detergent, ideally an eco-friendly one . No need to add fabric softener or bleach. Use a gentle spin cycle, then let it air dry. A simple step to preserve the technical qualities of your warm fleece and limit its environmental impact.

Buying a Lagoped recycled fleece means choosing clothing designed with full awareness. Every step of production, from plastic waste recovery to final assembly, is designed to reduce the carbon footprint, ensure technical quality, and deliver a durable product.

With the PHANTOM fleece, you're wearing a garment whose history and provenance you know, and which has been carefully crafted to accompany all your mountain fleece adventures. It's a choice that's as high-performance as it is committed.