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Browse all Lady White Co. sweatshirts →TEDDY CARDIGAN - BLACK MUSHROOM
The verdict
Fit
No gender specified; Lady White Co. positions this as unisex. Teddy fabric (typically knit-backed pile) drapes softly. Run true to size unless the site suggests otherwise.
Quality
Teddy knit is pleasantly tactile but prone to pilling and snagging. At $300, expect durable pile but realistic care requirements typical of the fabric.
Is the price fair?
At $300, a premium casual buy. Price reflects the brand's direct-to-consumer model and soft-goods positioning, fair but not cheap.
Best for
People seeking cozy layering in neutral tones who don't mind regular brushing or pilling.
Care
Teddy pile benefits from gentle laundering and air dry; pilling is normal — use a fabric shaver periodically.
What owners report about Lady White Co. sweatshirts
Reviewers describe the line as lighter-weight everyday sweats: a brushed 9oz cotton fleece knit from North Carolina cotton, milled and sewn in Los Angeles, with flatlock seams and custom varsity-style ribbing. One long-term reviewer says the flagship crewneck feels closer to a long-sleeve cotton t-shirt than a heavy sweat, and noted the cuff ribbing flaring out slightly after washing. Editorial coverage reports the knits are sanforized and garment-dyed, so shrinkage and pilling are not recurring complaints.
- Strengths
- US-made construction detail — flatlock seams, custom interlocked ribbing, sanforized garment-dyed fleece — that reviewers say holds up to regular wear and washing without pilling or shrinking.
- Watch out for
- The fleece is on the lighter side for the price, one reviewer reported cuff ribbing flaring slightly after washes, and the plain sportswear look does not read as dressy.
- Sizing
- Reviewers took their usual size — a 6-foot, 200-pound reviewer found his normal large fit with well-proportioned sleeves — and since the fabric is pre-shrunk there is no reported need to size up for shrinkage.
About Lady White Co.'s sweatshirts line as a whole. Sources: Lady White Co. '44 Fleece In-Depth Review - Alex Kwa · Lady White Co.'s New Hoodies Are a Cut Above - Heddels · Lady White Co. 9oz. Fleece Sweatshirt - Heddels