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Browse all ESSENTIALS sweatshirts →Kids Training 90s Crewneck Sweatshirt
The verdict
Fit
Expect the same oversized, boxy cut as the adult line scaled to kids' sizing; go by the size for the child's age rather than sizing up further.
Quality
Should hold up to normal kid wear reasonably well given the brand's standard fleece construction, though nothing suggests it's built tougher than typical kidswear at this tier.
Is the price fair?
$135 is high for a kids' sweatshirt in any category, and most of that premium is the label rather than durability or fabric; final-sale terms add risk on top.
Best for
Parents who specifically want their kid in the matching look and are comfortable with a no-returns purchase.
Care
Wash cold on a gentle cycle and air dry when possible, since kids' fleece sees more washes than adult pieces.
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
