[Fleece] Equipped with gear loops and ventilation! The setup looks great even in the city

As the weather turns chilly, it becomes a pleasure to slip into soft, warm fleece. Match the top and bottom for a day off stroll, then head straight to the campsite. If you can make it more and more your own by adding favorite patches or hanging small gear from your waist, it seems like you’ll grow more attached to it each time you wear it.

Full-zip jacket with nylon paneling as an accent

From the apparel line “PLAY” by the Hakone-born mobile gear brand “ROOT CO.”, the fleece jacket and pants series “PLAY UTILITY Fleece” is here. Let’s take a closer look at this must-see piece for active lifestyles.

“PLAY UTILITY Fleece Full-Zip Jacket 2026” is a piece that makes the most of fleece’s signature warmth. The stand collar wraps around the neck, making it comfortable even on chilly, windy mornings. Nylon fabric panels are added at the chest and sleeves, giving the casual design a more refined look.

A Velcro patch on the left sleeve lets you swap in your favorite patches and enjoy customizing it. By lining up patches picked up on your travels or from your favorite brands, you can make it truly your own. The drawcord at the hem also lets you adjust the silhouette, a welcome feature for layering season.

“PLAY UTILITY Fleece Pants 2026” are fleece pants crafted with attention to silhouette and functionality. Gear loops are placed around the waist and pockets, allowing you to carry keys, a light, a small pouch, and more with a carabiner. Whether it’s a quick move around a campsite or a stroll when you want to keep your hands free, these pants let you move lightly and comfortably.

There’s also a Velcro patch on the left thigh, making it fun to coordinate patches with the jacket. Ventilation zippers on the sides let you open them up and let in air when you get warm from moving around. Nylon fabric panels are added below the knees and at the hips, taking durability into account for sitting or crouching.

Pair the jacket and pants together and you get a coordinated setup style with a unified look. Of course, each piece is easy to style on its own as well: the jacket works with denim or chinos, while the pants pair with a simple sweatshirt or down jacket, broadening your autumn and winter outfit options. Both pieces feature anti-static, sweat-absorbing, quick-drying, and antibacterial/deodorizing functions, making them comfortable in dry seasons when fleece can be a concern, as well as on active days when you work up a sweat.

Product name / PLAY UTILITY Fleece Full-Zip Jacket 2026
Price / 16,500 yen
Size / M, L, XL
Material / Fleece (nylon fabric paneling at chest and sleeves)
Colors / Black, Charcoal Gray

Product name / PLAY UTILITY Fleece Pants 2026
Price / 15,400 yen
Size / M, L, XL
Material / Fleece (nylon fabric paneling below the knees and at the hips)
Colors / Black, Charcoal Gray

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