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Browse all Aviator Nation hoodies →KID'S 5 STRIPE HOODIE - ROYAL
The verdict
Fit
Kids' cut with full range. Royal blue is a traditional, flattering base; fit is true to brand standards.
Quality
Aviator Nation's 5-stripe construction is solid. The royal colorway demands durable dye work, which the brand is known to deliver.
Is the price fair?
Upper-mid luxury segment. At $168, the price reflects both design and color vibrancy; fair for the segment, though budget rivals offer adequate basic quality.
Best for
Kids who gravitate toward bold, cool-toned colors and families loyal to the Aviator Nation aesthetic.
Care
Wash separately from light colors on the first few washes to prevent dye transfer, especially with royal blue.
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)
