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Browse all Aviator Nation hoodies →5 STRIPE RELAXED PULLOVER HOODIE - VINTAGE ORANGE
The verdict
Fit
Relaxed cut through shoulders and body, typical of the brand's approach to ease and movement. Size up if you prefer an even looser fit over the frame.
Quality
Aviator Nation is known for substantial mid-range construction—expect durable fleece and solid stitching. Typical of the brand's price tier for pullover hoodies.
Is the price fair?
At $196, the price reflects the brand name and California heritage rather than exceptional craft. Fair for a premium casual line, not a bargain.
Best for
Someone who values brand identity and relaxed silhouettes over technical features or high-end fabrication.
Care
Machine wash in cold water and lay flat to dry to preserve the stripe detail and avoid shrinkage.
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)
