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CALIFORNIA PALM PATCH PULLOVER RELAXED HOODIE - FADED ARMY

Name: Aviator Nation CALIFORNIA PALM PATCH PULLOVER RELAXED HOODIE - FADED ARMY
Brand: Aviator Nation
SKU: aviator-nation-california-palm-patch-pullover-relaxed-hoodie-faded-army

Hoodies

$189as of Jul 5, 2026 — check current price at Aviator Nation

The verdict

Faded army green at $189 with a palm patch is stronger on color stability than tan or lighter shades.

Fit

Relaxed unisex cut; army green pairs well with most palettes and conceals pilling and wear.

Quality

Green dyes are more stable than lighter shades; this color should maintain its character longer than the tan or water variants.

Is the price fair?

At $189, this is a solid mid-premium choice; the army green is practical and the palm patch adds visual interest without excess bulk.

Best for

Shoppers preferring earthy, stable colors and a California-casual aesthetic that doesn't require constant attention.

Care

Wash in cool water and air dry; green dyes hold better in color-dark cycles.

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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)