Used fleeces in the UAE typically sell for AED 49 to AED 245 (about $13 to $67). Fleece is judged on pilling and zip condition, and technical outdoor brands hold value far better than high-street versions.
What fleeces are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 247 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 210 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 161 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 111 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 62 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Working full-length zips
- Minimal pilling on the body panels
What pulls it down
- Heavy pilling and matting of the pile
- Faded colours from repeated washing
Selling a fleece in the UAE
Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
The UAE has an unusually active second-hand market driven by how often people arrive and leave — relocation sales mean good-quality items turn over quickly and often at well below their age.
Domestic courier coverage is quick and cheap by international standards, and most of the population is within a short drive of everyone else.
Turnover peaks around the summer, when a large share of relocations happen and whole households are sold at once.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the pile at the elbows and cuffs for matting
- Note the brand and any model name from the label
Getting it ready
- De-bobble the pile with a fabric shaver — it takes minutes and transforms how the garment photographs.
- Check every zip, including pocket zips, and the elastic at cuffs and hem.
Photograph
- The pile close up after de-bobbling, showing texture
- The inner label with brand and grade
- Cuffs, hem, pockets and any pull, burn or stain
Put in the description
- Brand, model and fleece grade or weight if stated
- Full zip, half zip or pullover
- Pile condition, and whether all zips and pockets work
Light, compressible and cheap to post. A vacuum bag makes the parcel tiny.
Autumn and winter, with a lift each September for outdoor season. Recognised outdoor brands sell year round.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 247 a buyer pays is the AED 247 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Arab Emirates with their own page for fleeces.
- Selling a fleece in Dubai
- Selling a fleece in Sharjah
- Selling a fleece in Abu Dhabi
- Selling a fleece in Al Ain
- Selling a fleece in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell a fleece in the UAE?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
Which grade of fleece is it?
Outdoor brands mark this on the label. Heavier grades are warmer and worth more, and buyers of technical fleece know the difference.
Do fleeces hold their value?
Technical outdoor brands do well, and retro patterned fleeces have a strong following. High-street fleece sells for very little.
Can matted fleece be restored?
Not really. Once the pile has matted it stays matted, so photograph it honestly rather than hoping it will not show.
More: how to sell a fleece, what fleeces are worth, or Clothing across the United Arab Emirates.