Half-Zips

The Half-Zip sits exactly between the two: it has the zip of the zip hoodie but without the hood - instead a stand collar. The zip only runs to the chest (15-25 cm), not all the way through as on the full zip. This lets the Half-Zip retain the pullover character but allows ventilation or opening at the collar when you get warm. For corporate casual, golf sport, yacht club and customer service this is the right silhouette: no hood that looks out of place in the office or interferes with the headset - instead a professional appearance with a clean finish at the neck. And unlike the crew-neck sweatshirt you have the zip as temperature regulator and visual accent.

The Half-Zip is the professional layer for all B2B scenarios in which 'hoodie too casual' and 'shirt too formal' would apply. Specifically: corporate/business casual (under the blazer or solo in the office), golf sport as an autumn and winter classic, sailing clubs and yacht clubs (traditional marine layer), universities and alumni merch (old-school look with contrast drawstring), hotel reception and front office (unobtrusive uniforming), customer service technicians (under the softshellⁱ or hi-vis jacket). For clubs without golf or sailing reference, the zip hoodie is usually the better choice - the Half-Zip is explicitly the more 'serious' silhouette.

For indoor corporate casual and the office layer under the blazer, 260-280 g/m² is ideal - does not add bulk and lets the blazer cut drape cleanly. For reception, hotel and customer service internal as solo layer, 280-300 g/m² is right - the classic sweet spot, print- and embroidery-friendly. For golf in autumn, yacht club winter and field service technicians go to 300-340 g/m² fleeceⁱ with stand collar - windproofⁱ at quay wall and fairway. Micro fleeceⁱ under 250 g/m² (Premier Workwear PW831) is the summer layer and the intermediate layer under the rain jacket for the transition. From 350 g/m² the Half-Zip becomes a full layer under the winter softshellⁱ.

The clear standard position is the left chest with embroidered logo (about 6-8 cm high) - exactly where the zip ends, the corporate logo stands out discreetly and premium. The right chest is the alternative for companies that place their second brand logo there. Back print is absolutely possible on the Half-Zip but is rarely done in the corporate environment - the Half-Zip is the 'more serious' silhouette and prominent back prints quickly look too merch-heavy. Sleeve embroidery (with company number or name) is a solid addition for customer service teams. Important: choose fabric weight from 260 g/m², otherwise the embroidery will distort at the collar. YKK zips and stable embroidery together form the 'premium' overall impression.

Clearly men-dominated: 36 of the 57 models are explicit men's Half-Zips, 18 unisexⁱ and only 3 women's models. That corresponds to the historical target group (golf, yacht, corporate sales were traditionally male-dominated). For mixed corporate orders, we recommend the unisex models (SOL'S L04234, Neutral NE73701, Premier Workwear PW831) – one size chart for the whole team, clean fit on women and men alike. For explicitly waisted women's kit: Promodoro Women's Recycled Fleeceⁱ Troyer (E7925) – the only Half-Zip in the range with a genuine women's cut. For women's merch with a streetwear twist: Just Hoods JH037 (Cropped 1/4 Zip for Women) – an unusual silhouette, works for young target groups.

Always close the zip before washing - an open zip catches on other garments and pulls threads. Turn the Half-Zip inside out before washing so the embroidery and outer Colour are protected. Wash fleeceⁱ models at 30 degrees in the delicates programme; Cottonⁱ Half-Zips tolerate 40 degrees. Consistently avoid fabric softener - it clogs the fleece and reduces warmth performance. Fleece models (100% Polyesterⁱ) must NOT go in the tumble dryer - it melts the fibre and the Half-Zip loses shape. Only put Cotton models in the tumble dryer if the label explicitly marks them as tumble-dryer safe. To dry, hang flat on a wide hanger, pull collar and cuffs back into shape with your fingers while the fabric is still damp. Iron only inside out and at medium temperature, keep embroidery and zip completely clear.

Regatta Professional is the outdoor workwearⁱ specialist in the Half-Zip range (6 models, most represented brand). The focus is on fleeceⁱ constructions with anti-pillingⁱ, robust workmanship and windproofⁱ collars - the right choice for field service technicians, construction site layers and yacht club winter. Tee Jays is the Danish premium alternative (3 models) with significantly higher-quality feel and rib interlockⁱ construction (TJ5506) or Elastaneⁱ stretch (TJ5438) - the extra cost pays off when the Half-Zip is with the customer and being handled (sales, reception, executive merch). Rule of thumb: Regatta when the Half-Zip is in outdoor use, Tee Jays when it is worn indoors and judged there.

Yes, the Half-Zip range has an above-average share of sustainable models – above all in the fleeceⁱ area with recycled polyesterⁱ. Ecologie Wakhan (EA061) is the most uncompromising choice with 100% recycled material. Regatta Honestly Made (RG636) is the sustainability line of market leader Regatta. Premier Workwear Recyclight (PW831) and Result Recycled (RT905) bring rPET fleeceⁱ to affordable corporate conditions. For organic cottonⁱ Half-Zips, the offering is thinner because the Half-Zip is traditionally polyester-dominated – Neutral (NE73701, NER73603) is the fully certified reference here with organic cotton plus Fairtrade plus EU Ecolabelⁱ plus SA8000ⁱ. For credible sustainability positioning, we recommend combined certifications with YKK recycled zip so that even the most significant component meets the standard.