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Browse all Reigning Champ sweatshirts →Cotton Slub Laurel Crewneck
The verdict
Fit
Tailored crew with a likely slim or classic fit. Cotton slub gives natural texture; expect a more refined silhouette than budget brands.
Quality
Reigning Champ's cotton slub is genuinely better than bulk-spun cotton—softer and more durable. Construction is meticulous.
Is the price fair?
Premium tier, legitimately earned. You're paying for superior fabric and fit, not just a name. This is a multi-season piece.
Best for
Discerning shoppers who prioritize fabric quality and wear their sweatshirts frequently.
Care
Gentle wash and lay flat to dry; the slub texture rewards careful handling.
What owners report about Reigning Champ sweatshirts
Owners report Reigning Champ's all-cotton terry and fleece sweats as unusually durable, with flatlock stitching that draws consistent praise and fabric that softens rather than degrades with washing. Reviewers describe the cut as longer and slimmer than an average hoodie, with the heavyweight fleece warmer and furrier than the midweight loopback terry. Recurring complaints are practical ones tied to the 100% cotton construction: the fabric takes a long time to dry, cuffs stretch out a little over time, and prices sit well above mainstream sweats.
- Strengths
- Made-in-Canada construction and tight-woven cotton that reviewers rate as more durable than typical sweats, improving with wash and wear.
- Watch out for
- The all-cotton fabric dries very slowly and cuffs are the first thing to stretch out; the slim cut runs snug through the torso for broader builds.
- Sizing
- Expect a longer, slimmer fit than average — broader builds should size up in the Standard fit or switch to the Relaxed cut.
About Reigning Champ's sweatshirts line as a whole. Sources: Are Reigning Champ Hoodies & Sweats Worth It? (Heavyweight vs Midweight) | Stridewise · Reigning Champ Review: I Tried Their Bestsellers | The Adult Man