ThirtyTwo and Rider Chris Grenier Create Performance-Worthy Snowboard Jacket: TM Recycled Patch Review

As I descended a steep run at Mt. Hood Meadows, I reminisced about learning to snowboard on Badger Pass in Yosemite National Park as a kid in the ’90s. The era’s outerwear was workmanwear-styled. I realized ThirtyTwo has captured that spirit. Introducing the ThirtyTwo TM Recycled Patch x Grenier Jacket, a collab between snowboard legend Chris Grenier and the boot-making juggernaut.

I like fashionable gear that doesn’t look overly technical. So, I’m happy to see snowboarding cycling back toward a rugged, canvas-heavy tradesman aesthetic. But, as any boarder who’s worn denim or a field jacket on a powder day knows, cotton is the enemy of snow and skin.

Over several days, I tested this shell under variable conditions in the Pacific Northwest. I needed to see whether this workwear-inspired jacket was as technically sound as it is street-ready and stylish.

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much from a company known for great boots. I’m surprised to report that this jacket is a winner. That’s particularly true if you’re prone to wearing your snow gear between days on piste. I don’t believe in silver bullet solutions. But this snowboard jacket is as close as I’ve seen for that slacker-snowboarder.

In short: If you want no-nonsense tech and relaxed style, the ThirtyTwo Patch x Grenier Jacket ($320) is for you. It’s made from recycled plastics — 100% recycled polyester — which makes the jacket spiritually “green,” too. The build doesn’t sacrifice waterproofness and breathability, hitting the 20K/20K benchmark for heavy, moist snowfall. Plus, the pockets are very roomy for stashing all the day’s goods. If you want a looser, baggier cut, look elsewhere.

Check out how this jacket hangs next to our other top picks in the Best Snowboard Jackets buyer’s guide.

Field Testing Conditions: ThirtyTwo TM Recycled Patch Jacket Review

I tested the TM Recycled Jacket in a gauntlet of classic snowboarding environments. Based in the PNW, I ventured to Mt. Hood to take runs at Timberline and Mt. Hood Meadows. It was a temperamental winter, so I had to time my runs carefully. Some days were bright and warm; others were gloomy and bitterly windy. 

Unfortunately, much of the mountain was closed due to middling snow in the Pacific Northwest during the 2025-2026 season. I have faith this jacket is an incredible all-mountain workhorse, but that wasn’t something I could test firsthand. 

The Build: Blocks PNW-Level Moisture

The standout feature of this jacket is the material. ThirtyTwo uses recycled polyester; it feels substantial, with a textured, canvas-like grit to it that inspires confidence it’ll hold up long-term. While many modern shells feel like coated paper bags to save weight, the TM Recycled Jacket feels like it was designed to survive a fall into a littered tree hole or some sidehill exploration without looking worse for wear.

Its 20,000mm waterproofing and 20,000 g/m² breathability ratings fall into a Goldilocks zone. While it doesn’t carry the GORE-TEX branding we tend to seek out, I found the 20K rating to be more than sufficient for everything but a significant downpour.

On one particularly wet afternoon at Timberline (right before the lift was shut down early due to precip), the jacket’s DWR (Durable Water Repellent) beaded water without issue. The fully taped seams ensured that no moisture seeped through the stitch lines. This piece looks like workwear and performs like top-end snow gear.

Utilitarian Storage: Spare Lens Case, Multitool, Snacks, and More

The “Patch” in the name refers to the oversized, utilitarian bellows pockets on the front. In a time when brands are moving toward tiny bespoke pockets and hidden water-repellent zippers, ThirtyTwo leans in the opposite direction.

These pockets are a game-changer for riders who don’t like wearing backpacks. I was able to fit a spare lens case, a multitool, and snacks into the front pockets without feeling bulky. Because they are bellows-style, the pockets expand outward rather than pressing inward against your body, maintaining comfort even when fully loaded. You might look a little lumpy, but you won’t feel awkward when riding.

The jacket also features an internal pocket positioned close to your core heat to help keep your phone warmer and powered up. I found it was good for keeping a warm lunch a bit warmer when I was snacking on the lifts. There are eight pockets total.

Fit, Feel, and Durable Recycled Polyester

ThirtyTwo categorizes this jacket as “Relaxed Fit.” For those used to the slimmer cuts of brands like Mammut or Arc’teryx, ThirtyTwo’s jacket may feel way too roomy. 

The jacket has a slight drop-tail, which is good if your butt gets cold on lifts or benches. But it’s not so long that it restricts leg movement when you’re riding.

The sleeves have good articulation, too — something you’ll notice if you strap into your bindings. Overall, the jacket doesn’t really move when I do: It doesn’t slide up when I lift my arms. And reaching down doesn’t encourage it to tighten around my back, thanks to both its cut and generous proportions.

The Lycra ninja cuffs are some of the best wrist gaiters I’ve tested. They’re thin enough to fit under a ski glove or mitten cuff without bunching, but snug enough to keep snow from shooting up a sleeve during a fall. I’m a big fan.

It’s worth noting that this jacket is part of ThirtyTwo’s push toward a more sustainable manufacturing process. The use of recycled polyester doesn’t just reduce the jacket’s carbon footprint. In this case, it actually seems to have resulted in a more durable yarn.

The “TM” (Team Model) designation means this is gear intended to be beaten up day after day by professional riders. Knowing that the jacket is made from repurposed plastic makes the $300-ish price point feel like a much better investment for the environmentally conscious rider.

Critiques

ThirtyTwo made a great jacket, but it’s not flawless.

A trade-off for the heavy-duty recycled fabric is the weight. This is, plain and simple, a heavier shell. On 40-degree spring days, I found myself relying heavily on the mesh-lined pit zips. In colder temps, it kept me warm, but the bulk can make it feel cumbersome.

The breathability is rated at a respectable 20K, but because the face fabric is so thick, it doesn’t dump heat as quickly as a thin three-layer shell might. The mesh lining in the vents is a clever touch that keeps the jacket from flapping wide open and prevents snow from entering if you’re riding with the vents unzipped. If you ride warm, familiarize yourself with them, as they’ll be critical for your comfort.

Here’s a quick summary of the issues I take with it:

• No GORE-TEX. I get it, GORE-TEX isn’t green. It’s a chemical process. Still, I feel like that would have been the icing on the cake, and this jacket deserves it.
• It’s pretty heavy. This jacket won’t contribute to your fatigue, but it won’t help it, either. There are a few times where you’ll notice its heft — mostly at the end of your day when you take it off.
• Expansive pockets are a gift and a curse. The more you carry, the more the pockets expand outward, and that can get in the way. If you’re a pack-rat, I’d stick with a backpack.

Final Verdict: Who’s This Jacket For?

The ThirtyTwo TM Recycled Patch x Grenier Jacket is for the rider who lives in the world of snowboarding. It’s for the person who spends their mornings lapping the resort, their afternoons hiking a rail in the park, and their evenings at the local pizza joint.

It isn’t for the ultralight splitboarder who counts every gram for a 5,000-foot ascent. It’s for the rider who wants one jacket that can survive three seasons of heavy abuse, look incredible in photos, and keep them dry through a classic mid-winter storm.

The Recycled Patch Jacket is comparable to the Volcom L GORE-TEX or the 686 Hydra Thermagraph. Volcom’s jacket offers the GORE-TEX reliability for keeping you dry, but it lacks the rugged heavyweight feel of the ThirtyTwo.

GORE-TEX will always be superior in extreme wet conditions. But if you are riding trees, rails, or blisteringly cold resort laps, the ThirtyTwo feels much more substantial. The 686 Hydra Thermagraph is loaded with tech, but the ThirtyTwo Grenier feels like a more rock-solid offering.

ThirtyTwo threaded the needle with this Grenier collaboration. It captures the soul and aesthetic of workwear without inheriting the flaws of heavy, water-absorbent cotton. The Moss colorway is a staid and oddly sophisticated, earthy choice that hides dirt and grease well (park punks know what I’m talking about). And the 20K performance is more than enough for the vast majority of resort-based riders.

It’s rugged, reliable, and honest. ThirtyTwo isn’t suggesting this jacket will survive anything. And let’s be honest, none of us is scaling Everest, so why do we need a jacket that suggests we might someday?

It’s a snowboarding jacket, designed in collaboration with a snowboarder — built by snowboarders, for snowboarders. It feels like ThirtyTwo built a jacket for purists, and if there’s anything to be romantic about in snowboarding, it’s that.