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Browse all Norse Projects sweatshirts →Norse Standard Half Zip Sweatshirt
The verdict
Fit
Half-zip with a standard cut through the body; expect the same contemporary proportions as the standard sweatshirt, with the added ability to open at the chest.
Quality
Same quality baseline as the standard sweatshirt, with attention paid to the zip mechanism. The half-zip won't compromise durability or comfort.
Is the price fair?
At $164.50 USD, the $28 premium over the standard sweatshirt is reasonable for the half-zip feature and visual variation.
Best for
Someone who wants the Norse Projects aesthetic with practical temperature control or a slightly dressier layering piece.
Care
Machine wash cold and check the zip occasionally for smooth operation.
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