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Browse all Reigning Champ hoodies →Cotton Slub Laurel Zip Hoodie
The verdict
Fit
Slub cotton has a characteristic nubby, uneven texture. Fit is standard zip hoodie; not fitted or oversized.
Quality
Cotton slub is durable and improves with washing. The slub texture masks minor pilling and adds character. Construction is straightforward.
Is the price fair?
At 74 USD, this is genuinely inexpensive. Full price likely 95-110 USD, so the sale is the main draw.
Best for
Casual wearers after a textured, lived-in look at entry-level pricing.
Care
Regular cotton care applies; warm wash and tumble dry. Slub texture is forgiving with lint and light pilling.
What owners report about Reigning Champ hoodies
Owners report Reigning Champ hoodies as dense, all-cotton fleece — loopback terry in the midweight, brushed-back fleece in the heavyweight — with flatlock seams and ribbed side panels that hold their shape for years; one reviewer still wears a hoodie bought in 2015 and says the shape still holds true. Reviewers note the heavyweight feels stiff at first and takes a while to break in, while the terry gets noticeably softer after a few washes. Recurring complaints are the price (roughly $120–150), the all-cotton fabric drying slowly and wicking poorly compared with synthetics, and cuffs that stretch slightly over time.
- Strengths
- Construction and longevity — reviewers consistently report the made-in-Canada cotton fleece keeps its shape through years of wear and washing.
- Watch out for
- Standard cuts run long, slim, and tight through the sleeves; the all-cotton fabric dries slowly; and the price draws consistent complaints.
- Sizing
- Cuts run longer and slimmer than an average hoodie, so bigger builds are advised to size up in the standard fit or choose the relaxed/classic fit.
About Reigning Champ's hoodies line as a whole. Sources: Are Reigning Champ Hoodies & Sweats Worth It? (Heavyweight vs Midweight) | Stridewise · Cozy Cotton: Reigning Champ Midweight Hoodie Review · Reigning Champ Review: I Tried Their Bestsellers
