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Browse all American Giant sweatshirts →Women's Fleece Bomber Jacket - Loden
The verdict
Fit
Women's bombers typically have a tapered waist and fitted armhole; expect proportion that follows the body more closely than men's cuts. Loden green works as a neutral enough for mixing.
Quality
At this price, American Giant's fleece should be heavyweight with reinforced seaming designed to outlast several seasons. Women's cuts may use slightly lighter fabric than men's equivalents while maintaining durability.
Is the price fair?
Fair mid-tier pricing. $138 is solid for a quality women's bomber with established brand durability credentials.
Best for
Women building a capsule wardrobe around key layers; the green is versatile enough to pair with most basics.
Care
Machine wash warm and tumble dry on low; monitor for pilling in high-friction areas over time.
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