RE: Fleece as an outer garment.... Questions.....
I don't know the technical issues with fleece, only why I like it.
I like the windproof fleece for bow hunting in the cold wind. The inner layer blocks the wind and the outer layer is quiet for movement when drawing and shooting. I have used the stuff in IL at 15 degrees with a 25 mph wind and it works, staying out as much as a full day. Thats why I like it.