Bisley Flex N Move marle fleece hoodie jumper

The BK6983 is a pullover work hoodie from Bisley's Flex N Move range, made in a premium marle fleece. The marle gives it that flecked, two-tone look that reads a bit less like a uniform and a bit more like something you'd happily wear off site. The fabric is a 360gsm dual colour terry fleece, which is a solid mid to heavy weight for a hoodie, so it has some real warmth to it rather than being a thin layer.

The build is aimed at people who actually work in it. Bisley tags this product as developed for industrial environments, with reinforced stitching, bartacks and heavy duty fabrics. You also get a shaped hood with an adjustable toggle, a front kangaroo pouch and two side back pockets sized for a phone. It comes in a Modern Fit across a wide size run, from XS right up to 6XL.

Worth flagging up front: the fabric carries an AS/NZS 4399:2017 rating, which is the Australian and New Zealand standard for sun protection in fabrics. That makes it more relevant than you might expect for outdoor and yard work, not just cold mornings. If you want to confirm the exact UPF rating for this style, check the listing or datasheet on the Done Right Safety product page.

Picking the right weight and size

At 360gsm this sits at the heavier end for a work hoodie, so think about how you'll wear it. If it's your main layer on cold mornings, that weight is a plus. If you tend to layer it over a high vis shirt or under a jacket, check that the Modern Fit leaves room for what goes underneath. The size run is unusually broad, XS to 6XL, so most crews can be kitted out in a single style. If you're between sizes and want room to move or layer, size up.

Getting the most from the hood and pockets

The hood is shaped with an adjustable toggle, so cinch it down when the wind picks up and let it sit open when you're working hard and want airflow. The front kangaroo pouch is handy for hands and small gear, while the two side back pockets are sized for a phone. Worth knowing they sit at the side back rather than the front, so a phone stays put when you bend or crouch.

Washing and looking after it

The pack doesn't list specific wash instructions, so follow the care label inside the garment. As a general rule for a polyester rich fleece like this, a cool to warm wash and a gentle dry will keep the marle looking sharp and protect the laminate. Avoid high heat tumble drying if you can. If sun protection matters for your work, treat the AS/NZS 4399:2017 rating as a feature of the fabric as supplied, and confirm the exact UPF figure on the product page before relying on it.

The four hoodies here are like-for-like, same-type fleece hoodies in the Done Right Safety range, so this is a genuine head to head rather than a list of loose alternatives. The real differences come down to fabric weight, what the fabric is made of, the hood and pocket detail, and whether you want a pullover or a full zip.

If warmth and a sun rated fabric are what you're after, the Bisley is the pick here. It's the heaviest at 360gsm, it's the only one of these four that lists an AS/NZS 4399:2017 sun protection rating, and the side back phone pockets are a genuinely useful touch. The Hard Yakka is the closest rival on weight and arguably wins on pure utility, with extra pockets and a clever drawstring that stays tucked inside.

Go lighter if you don't need all that bulk. The Biz Collection at 245gsm is the easy choice for milder days or indoor work, and the JBs full zip suits anyone who'd rather zip on and off through the day than pull a hoodie over their head. The cotton rich JBs fabric also feels softer next to the skin than the polyester heavy options, which some people prefer.

Judged on the facts listed, the BK6983 is a well specified work hoodie for cold weather. The 360gsm marle terry fleece is the headline: it's a heavy, warm weight, and the marle finish gives it a look that works on and off the job. The shaped hood with a toggle, the kangaroo pouch and the two side back phone pockets cover the practical bases, and the XS to 6XL run means it scales across a whole crew.

The detail that sets it apart from most hoodies in this category is the AS/NZS 4399:2017 fabric rating. That standard covers how much UV the fabric lets through, which is a real consideration for outdoor work in Australia, so it's a sensible feature on a garment people will wear in the yard on sunny days as well as cold ones. Bisley also flags this as built for industrial use, with reinforced stitching and bartacks.

A couple of things to verify rather than assume. The pack confirms the fabric carries an AS/NZS 4399:2017 rating but does not state the exact UPF number (15, 30, 50 or 50+), so check that on the product page if sun protection is a deciding factor. Specific care instructions and the available colours aren't listed in the pack either, so confirm those on the listing before you order for a team.