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Browse all Aviator Nation hoodies →AVIATOR NATION MALIBU RELAXED PULLOVER HOODIE - GOLD
The verdict
Fit
Relaxed fit typical of Aviator Nation's line—expect a roomy silhouette through the chest and body. Sizing runs generously; standard size should feel loose.
Quality
Standard construction for the brand: simple pullover hoodie without technical features. Durable enough for regular casual wear, though not engineered for heavy use.
Is the price fair?
Mid-tier pricing for a casual hoodie with brand recognition. Fair for lifestyle-focused shoppers, though the price is mostly brand tax rather than material or construction innovation.
Best for
Casual weekends and travel packing—anyone who wants easygoing Malibu style without premium craft.
Care
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low to preserve the relaxed fabric feel and prevent excess 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)
