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Browse all ESSENTIALS zip-ups →Kids Classic Full Zip Hoodie
The verdict
Fit
Should mirror the brand's relaxed adult cut in a smaller size range, so sizing down from a child's usual size may make sense for a slimmer fit.
Quality
Construction should match the brand's standard fleece hoodie, just cut for kids rather than built with different materials.
Is the price fair?
At $150, this is priced close to some of the brand's adult hoodies, which is high for childrenswear and mostly reflects brand name for a growing kid.
Best for
Parents who specifically want their child in the brand's logo and cut, not shoppers comparing kids' hoodies on price.
Care
Wash cold and skip the dryer's high heat, since kids' fleece sees frequent washing and can pill quickly.
What owners report about ESSENTIALS zip-ups
Owners describe Essentials' fleece pieces, including the full-zip, as a mid-to-heavyweight cotton-blend fleece with a soft, brushed interior rather than a technical or luxury-grade fabric. One long-term wearer said the brushed lining 'stays soft without pilling' after a winter of regular wear and reported 'no pilling on the interior, no loose threads, drawstrings still intact' after 40-plus wears and 20-plus washes, with stitching holding 'no loose threads or skipped stitches.' A separate buying guide is blunt that shoppers are 'not paying for complex construction or rare materials' — the draw is the oversized, boxy silhouette. Shrinkage is reported as minimal if washed cold and air-dried.
- Strengths
- Long-term wearers report the brushed-fleece interior resists pilling and printed logos hold up without cracking or peeling after months of regular wear and washing.
- Watch out for
- The fabric itself is described as ordinary mid-weight cotton-blend fleece rather than a premium or technical material, so reviewers frame the price as buying the fit and branding more than standout construction.
- Sizing
- The cut runs oversized and boxy with a shorter body, dropped shoulders, and wide sleeves, so expect a relaxed, roomy fit rather than a true-to-size one.
About ESSENTIALS's zip-ups line as a whole. Sources: 1977 Essentials Hoodie Review 2026: Fit, Feel, and Quality · Essentials Hoodie: An Honest, Practical Guide Before You Buy
