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Browse all Aviator Nation hoodies →5 STRIPE HOODIE - SAND // TAN
The verdict
Fit
Unisex fit typical of Aviator Nation's relaxed hoodies. True-to-size or size up for layering; expect a generous, comfortable silhouette.
Quality
Knit construction at this price should be solid — expect durable seams and stable color. The stripe pattern may add visual interest to longevity.
Is the price fair?
At $196 you're paying a slight premium for the stripe detail and brand identity. Fair for mid-premium casual hoodies with pattern work.
Best for
Casual everyday wear for someone who wants relaxed comfort with visual interest via stripes and prefers no destination graphics.
Care
Machine wash in cold water, gentle cycle; tumble dry low. Wash with similarly colored items to prevent dye transfer from the tan stripes.
What owners report about Aviator Nation hoodies
Owners consistently describe these hoodies as exceptionally soft, with a fleece-lined interior, and say they get worn constantly. Pilling is the most repeated complaint — reviewers report it shows up quickly even with air drying — and one reviewer found the tri-blend fabric on the thin and flimsy side for a hoodie priced around $189. A repeat buyer notes the cut has changed over recent years, running less fitted than it used to, and can vary between colorways of the same style. Heavy wearers still tend to conclude the cost per wear justifies the price.
- Strengths
- Very soft, fleece-lined fabric that owners wear constantly — comfort is the one point nearly every review agrees on.
- Watch out for
- Pilling appears quickly even with air drying, and reviewers also mention thin-feeling fabric, a gritty zipper, shallow pockets, and a cut that has shifted between years and colorways.
- Sizing
- Sizing is unisex and reports conflict — one reviewer found them true to size while another says they run small — and recent cuts run roomier than older ones, so check current measurements before ordering.
About Aviator Nation's hoodies line as a whole. Sources: Fit Review! Aviator Nation Navy Hoodie 5 Stripe (Petite Impact) · Fit Review! Aviator Nation 5 Stripe Hoodie Faded Mocha, Faded Water, Faded Berry (Petite Impact) · Aviator Nation Ninja Hoodie Sizing and Review (KatWalkSF)
