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Browse all ESSENTIALS sweatshirts →Howard University Sport Crewneck
The verdict
Fit
Likely the brand's usual oversized, boxy cut with dropped shoulders; size down for a more standard fit or true-to-size for the full relaxed look.
Quality
Should match Essentials' typical heavyweight fleece construction, generally solid for the line, though nothing here points to anything above that baseline.
Is the price fair?
$150 is high for a crewneck; shoppers are paying for HBCU licensing and Essentials branding as much as for the garment itself.
Best for
Howard University alumni, students, or supporters who want branded fleece from a recognizable label.
Care
Wash cold, inside out, and tumble dry low to protect the university graphic.
What owners report about ESSENTIALS sweatshirts
Reviewers describe the ESSENTIALS sweatshirt line as cotton-blend fleece pitched at a 'medium weight' rather than heavyweight — one write-up notes it 'focuses on feel and silhouette, not extreme fabric weight' and that owners aren't 'paying for complex construction or rare materials.' A separate review that tracked wear over time reports the fleece 'becomes softer over time — not thinner,' with minimal shrinkage when washed cold and air-dried, while another assessment calls the stitching and construction 'clean but not noticeably superior' for the price.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently note the fleece softens with wear rather than thinning out, and the boxy, dropped-shoulder cut reads as an intentional design choice rather than sloppy sizing.
- Watch out for
- More than one reviewer says the cotton and stitching quality is decent but not exceptional given the price, so buyers shouldn't expect standout construction.
- Sizing
- The line runs oversized and boxy by design — reviewers recommend true to size for the intended relaxed look or sizing down one full size for a more tailored fit, and note crewnecks fit looser than the hoodies.
About ESSENTIALS's sweatshirts line as a whole. Sources: Essentials Hoodie Fear of God Review: Is It Worth It? · Fear of God Essentials: Is It Actually Worth the Hype in 2026 · The Complete Fear of God ESSENTIALS Size Guide
