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Browse all American Giant sweatshirts →Men's Fleece Bomber Jacket - Black
The verdict
Fit
Bomber jackets are cropped and slightly fuller in the body than standard fleece. This will sit at the hip rather than fall longer; fit runs true to size.
Quality
American Giant's fleece is durable and pill-resistant compared to budget competitors. Expect it to maintain softness through many washes.
Is the price fair?
At $168, this sits at the high end of fleece-jacket pricing. The silhouette and American Giant's reputation for quality justify the cost over basic brands.
Best for
Outdoors enthusiasts and casual wearers who want a jacket that lasts and flatters a cropped silhouette.
Care
Turn inside-out before washing to protect the outer finish and reduce pilling.
What owners report about American Giant sweatshirts
The sweatshirt line is the brand's flagship and draws detailed reviews. Reviewers report heavy 13-oz-per-square-yard combed ringspun cotton fleece, reinforced double-needle stitching, elbow patches, double-lined hoods, and metal zippers, sewn in North Carolina. Long-term owners report no fraying, seam failures, or zipper problems after months to years of regular wear. The recurring gripes are practical: the fabric is heavier and less breathable than buyers expect, it shrinks somewhat in the dryer, and the price is well above mass-market hoodies.
- Strengths
- Owners consistently report the heavyweight construction holds up — no fraying, warped zippers, or seam failures over extended wear.
- Watch out for
- The most repeated complaints are heat and heft — the thick cotton is not very breathable — plus some dryer shrinkage and a price several times that of a basic mass-market hoodie.
- Sizing
- The Classic fit is tapered at the waist and long in the body with an athletic cut, and the fleece shrinks a bit in the dryer — reviewers point buyers who want more room to the roomier Relaxed fit rather than relying on the taper relaxing.
About American Giant's sweatshirts line as a whole. Sources: American Giant Hoodie Review: Really the World's Greatest? — Stridewise · American Giant Review: Are Premium Basics Worth It? — The Adult Man · What is the best hoodie? American Giant Classic Full Zip Hoodie — Mike Gorman