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Browse all Norse Projects sweatshirts →Kulhuse Cotton Linen Loopback Sweatshirt
The verdict
Fit
Relaxed sweatshirt cut. Cotton-linen will have slight stiffness initially, softening over wears. Expect a more structured drape than pure cotton fleece.
Quality
Cotton-linen blends breathe better than standard fleece and resist pilling. Typical of Norse Projects' careful sourcing; seams and hems are secure.
Is the price fair?
At $175, this is mid-premium for a branded sweatshirt with a specialty blend. Fair pricing for the cotton-linen construct; not budget-friendly but honest for the materials.
Best for
Shoppers seeking texture variety and breathability in their sweatshirts; works year-round better than heavy fleece.
Care
Cotton-linen loopback softens with each wash; tumble low and avoid over-drying to preserve the blend's hand feel.
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