The Burton Polartec® Barrier Fleece Jacket is a heavy-duty, weather-blocking technical layer built for riders who refuse to let mountain winds cut their session short. Unlike standard fleece that allows chilling gusts to cut through the fabric, the Barrier combines plush interior warmth with intense wind resistance. Built for sub-zero chairlift rides, slushy spring park laps, and cold backcountry bootpacks, this technical fleece serves as a high-octane insulating mid-layer under a shell or as a standalone jacket on dry, frigid days.

⚠️ Retailer Note / Archive Update: The Barrier series represents one of Burton’s most rugged technical fleece builds. If you are exploring current-season equivalents in Burton’s layering lineup, the Burton Crown Weatherproof Fleece and the Burton [ak] Polartec® Grid Fleece series carry on this tradition of weather-defying mid-layer protection.

Patents & Technology

The Polartec Barrier jacket replaces standard fleece knits with dense, storm-defying textile engineering.

• 300G Polartec® Stretch Wind Pro® Fleece: Constructed using a specialized high-density knit matrix that blocks up to 400% more wind than traditional fleece fabrics. It retains high thermal efficiency and breathability while stopping cold drafts in their tracks without needing a stiff membrane.

• Welded Abrasion Taping: Reinforced with sleek, welded taping along the front zipper track and high-wear elbow areas to protect against friction from backpack straps, tree branches, and rail abrasions.

• Weather-Sealed Reverse Coil Zipper: Features a reversed front zipper coil that sits flat to create a tighter wind barrier and keep blowing snow from seeping through the teeth.

• Grommet Pit Venting & Media Port: Engineered with underarm grommet vents to help dump excess body heat during heavy hikes, alongside an internal media stash pocket complete with a headphone cable port for on-hill tunes.

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