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Browse all Aviator Nation sweatshirts →UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA RELAXED CREW SWEATSHIRT - BLACK
The verdict
Fit
Relaxed unisex cut with embroidered or printed university marks. Standard Aviator Nation sizing and fit.
Quality
Core Aviator Nation fleece quality with school branding applied. No material or construction premium for the collab.
Is the price fair?
At $165, this is college-merch pricing—fair if you're a genuine fan; otherwise, you're paying for the logo.
Best for
Alabama alumni and students who want a relaxed, quality crew with school pride branding.
Care
Wash inside-out to preserve the embroidery or print. Avoid high heat to protect the branding.
What owners report about Aviator Nation sweatshirts
Owners describe Aviator Nation sweatshirts as exceptionally soft — a cotton/polyester/rayon tri-blend with a fleece-lined interior, hand-sewn in California and put through a heavy break-in wash for a vintage feel. Comfort is the reason people keep buying: frequent wearers say these are the sweatshirts they reach for most. The trade-offs are real: the fabric pills with regular wear, longtime buyers report the cut has grown less fitted over recent years with sizing that varies between colorways, and some faded finishes can read as dirty or stained rather than vintage. Reviewers broadly agree you are paying premium money for softness and look rather than rugged construction.
- Strengths
- Owners consistently report the soft, fleece-lined tri-blend and lived-in feel as best-in-class comfort they wear constantly despite the price.
- Watch out for
- Pilling with regular wear is the most-cited failure, alongside sizing inconsistency between colorways and faded finishes some owners think look stained.
- Sizing
- Sizing is unisex and most reviewers find it true to size, but owners report the cut has relaxed over recent years and can vary noticeably between colorways.
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