We may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you.
Browse all Norse Projects sweatshirts →Sylane Relaxed Light Pile Jersey Polo
The verdict
Fit
Light pile jersey creates a soft, breathable texture; relaxed cut will fit generously through the shoulders and body. Expect a modern, unboxy silhouette.
Quality
Norse Projects is known for meticulous fabric selection and proportioning. Light pile jersey at this price will pill less than budget equivalents and hold color well.
Is the price fair?
At $175 USD, you're in the designer-basics tier—above mid-market, below luxury. The price reflects branding and design curation, not exceptional fiber.
Best for
Style-conscious shoppers who want a polo that reads modern and expensive without luxury construction.
Care
Machine wash cold and lay flat to dry; the light pile will improve slightly with washing.
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