Activewear buyers often confuse standard poly-blend knits with traditional looped cotton. Alo crafts their flagship quarter-zip pullovers using a substantial cotton-poly French terry fleece weighing approximately 380 to 420 GSM (grams per square meter). The interior features looped yarn architecture rather than a heavily brushed thermal lining, offering distinct performance traits in daily use.
The interior loops manage microclimate heat efficiently during transitional weather, absorbing moisture while allowing steady airflow. The exterior face is finished with an ultra-smooth, micro-sueded treatment that yields a matte visual tone under daylight. Synthetic competitors often cast an unnatural synthetic sheen; Alo’s surface remains muted, tactile, and photographically flat. That brushed face provides an elevated drape that prevents the hem from collapsing inward.
