Cozy Pile Full Zip vs Windstopper Pile Long Jacket
20 October 2026
Similar names, different products. You haven't missed our new favourite, the Windstopper Pile Long Jacket, have you? It has quickly become a huge hit, but it's easy to assume it's similar to our Cozy Pile Full Zip. Both are wonderful garments, but they don't share the same features or feel.
A soft fleece jacket that works just as well indoors as out
The Cozy Pile Full Zip is just as at home under your jacket on a walk as it is in the riding arena when the weather starts to turn chilly. It has no side seams, so it won't chafe in the saddle, and the high collar with a storm flap, along with the elasticated cuffs and hem, helps keep the warmth in. It's made from recycled polyester, and on mild autumn days it works brilliantly as a lightweight jacket on its own. It's soft and snuggly too – just as lovely to cosy up in on the sofa at home.
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A fleece jacket for active days outdoors
The Windstopper Pile Long Jacket is a little more substantial. It's a windproof pile fleece designed to keep you warm and protected from the wind when temperatures drop. It's worth bearing in mind that it behaves more like a jacket than a soft fleece for lounging on the sofa. It's absolutely wonderful on walks or at the barn with a thinner base layer underneath. The longer cut keeps you warm, and the two-way zip lets you open it at the bottom when you're in the saddle.
Windstopper Pile Long Jacket
Which one should you choose? Ideally, both!
The beauty is that they don't compete with each other – they complement each other. The Cozy Pile Full Zip is your soft mid-layer under a jacket on chilly autumn days, and the piece you curl up on the sofa in when you get home from the barn. The Windstopper Pile Long Jacket takes over when the wind starts to bite, and you need something that keeps you warm and shuts out the wind on long walks and days at the barn. With both in your wardrobe, you're covered whatever the weather or activity – from the riding arena and dog walks to cosy evenings at home. Two garments, two feelings, and together a complete layering system for all of autumn and winter.
FAQ about Cozy Pile and Windstopper Pile
Is pile fleece windproof?
Regular pile fleece, like the Cozy Pile Full Zip, is airy and lets the wind through. The Windstopper Pile Long Jacket is windproof and keeps the wind out.
Can I ride in the Cozy Pile Full Zip and the Windstopper Pile Long Jacket?
Yes, both work well in the saddle. The Cozy Pile Full Zip has no side seams, so it won’t chafe, and the Windstopper Pile Long Jacket has a two-way zip you can open at the bottom when riding.
Can I wear the Cozy Pile Full Zip as a mid-layer?
Yes. The Cozy Pile Full Zip is designed to be worn under your jacket on chilly days, and the high collar with a storm flap and the elastic cuffs and hem help keep the warmth in.
Do I need both the Cozy Pile Full Zip and the Windstopper Pile Long Jacket?
They complement each other. The Cozy Pile Full Zip is your soft mid-layer and cosy go-to at home, while the Windstopper Pile Long Jacket takes over when the wind starts to bite. Together, they cover you all through autumn and winter.