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Browse all Norse Projects sweatshirts →Fynshav Cotton Linen Loopback Jacket
The verdict
Fit
This is a jacket cut, so expect more structure than a sweatshirt. Cotton-linen blends typically have slight stiffness at purchase that softens with washing. Standard menswear sizing.
Quality
Cotton-linen blends at this price point are well-finished. The loopback adds visual texture and warmth without weight, typical of Norse Projects' durability standards.
Is the price fair?
At $395, this is premium-tier for a jacket-cut loopback piece. The fabric blend justifies cost, though the loopback construct is less common than plain fleece, so value depends on texture preference.
Best for
Layering-focused shoppers who prefer structured jackets and like the look and feel of loopback fleece.
Care
Cotton-linen blends hold shape well; wash cool and lay flat to dry to preserve the linen's crispness.
What owners report about Norse Projects sweatshirts
Norse Projects' sweatshirt range centers on the Vagn crew and hoodie, cut in a regular fit from heavy loopback organic cotton fleece that retailer write-ups measure at 425 gsm. Reviewers describe the fabric as notably heavy and the construction as clean and minimal. The recurring owner complaint on Trustpilot is shrinkage: multiple reviewers report Vagn sweatshirts losing significant length after low-temperature machine washes, to the point of becoming unwearable, and question whether the fabric justifies the price.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently point to the heavy loopback organic cotton fleece and clean, minimal construction as the range's draw.
- Watch out for
- Shrinkage after machine washing is the recurring complaint — several Trustpilot owners report Vagn sweatshirts shrinking noticeably in length even at 30-degree washes.
- Sizing
- Retailer write-ups describe a regular fit, but given repeated owner reports of post-wash length loss, follow the care label strictly (cold wash, flat dry) rather than assuming the garment will hold its dimensions.
About Norse Projects's sweatshirts line as a whole. Sources: Norse Projects - The Essential Vagn Collection – URBAN EXCESS · Norse Projects Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of www.norseprojects.com · Wellgosh Wears | Norse Projects AW22 Collection - Wellgosh Blog