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VENICE SURFER ZIP HOODIE - FADED GRAPE

Name: Aviator Nation VENICE SURFER ZIP HOODIE - FADED GRAPE
Brand: Aviator Nation
SKU: aviator-nation-venice-surfer-zip-hoodie-faded-grape
Price: 189 USD

Hoodies

$189

The verdict

A colored zip option in the same mid-tier pricing—worth it if grape sits in your wardrobe rotation.

Fit

Standard fit, same tapered construction as the tan and mocha zip hoodies. Faded grape suggests a pre-washed, softened fabric.

Quality

Identical quality to the other zip variants—mid-tier fleece with standard durability for regular wear.

Price check

Fair price for a colored zip hoodie; you're not paying a premium for the color novelty.

Best for

Color-loving layerers who want to step beyond neutrals without sacrificing the zip-and-go utility.

Care

Turn inside out when washing to protect the faded finish; grape dye may bleed slightly on first wash.

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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)