I own a few generic brand fleece jackets but this is the best. I've worn this for over 2 winter seasons now and it's held up great. There has been no need for any sewing repairs, there is no fraying or split seams, the zippers work as well as the day I got it, and after 2 winters of almost daily use it is in excellent condition. The material is soft and warm (as one would expect with fleece), the pockets are large and zippers work great and even have a small opening on the inside of the jacket to allow a spot for earbuds or headphone wires to pass through to the pocket. The only problem I ran into was it not being long enough. I don't generally need my clothing to be Tall but with this I did. For reference I'm 6'3" and 280lbs and a Tall fit perfectly in both length in the torso and at the arms. I'm planning on being able to wear this for the next few winters as well before I need to replace it. This is something I've come to expect from the quality of Columbia.