All American Giant hoodies

Owners describe the line as unusually heavy all-cotton fleece with double-lined hoods, reinforced elbows, and thick stitching at stress points; one reviewer reports his holding up well after nearly two years of wear. The recurring trade-offs reported are that the dense cotton is not very breathable, the zip models can feel drafty in cold wind, and the zippers are sturdy but do not glide smoothly. Price is the most repeated complaint, with reviewers noting most shoppers can find a basic hoodie for far less.

Strengths

Reviewers consistently praise the heavy 13-oz-per-square-yard combed ringspun cotton and reinforced construction, reporting it survives years of regular wear.

Watch out for

Reviewers report the thick cotton runs hot and unbreathable, zippered versions let in drafts in windy cold, and the over-$100 pricing draws repeated pushback.

Sizing

One reviewer's medium felt roomy out of the box and shrank to a proper fit after a single wash, so owners suggest keeping your usual size and drying on low; the Classic cut runs slim and long in the torso while the Relaxed cut is substantially fuller.

About American Giant's hoodies line as a whole. Sources: American Giant Hoodie Review: Really the World's Greatest? | Stridewise · American Giant Review (2024): Are Premium Basics Worth It? | The Adult Man

Our American Giant pick: Classic Full-Weight Pullover Hoodie