Compact fleece offers comfort and structure DWR coating repels water from fabric Technical, warm, heavyweight fleece pants Whether you’re just lounging around at home or out and about, the Base Over DWR Fleece Pants deliver a little something extra. While the fleece material does bring the heat, it’s the DWR coating that brings the smarts by repelling water as soon as it makes contact to keep you dry, making them the perfect pants for life outside.