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Browse all Taylor Stitch hoodies →The Ridgeline Merino Hoodie in Coal
The verdict
Fit
Taylor Stitch's merino pieces run slightly tapered relative to their cotton alternatives. Expect fitted through the shoulders and sleeves.
Quality
Merino wool is superior to standard fleece for breathability and temperature regulation. Taylor Stitch's merino construction is solid and the fiber resists odor naturally.
Is the price fair?
At 82.80 USD, this is exceptional value for a merino wool hoodie. The price suggests deep archive clearance; the quality merino justifies full price elsewhere.
Best for
Shoppers who want wool's natural properties (breathability, odor-resistance, warmth) at a fraction of typical merino pricing.
Care
Hand wash or machine wash on delicate in cool water; lay flat to dry. Merino is durable but avoid hot water and heavy tumble drying.
Fit check: Taylor Stitch
True to sizeOwners and reviewers agree Taylor Stitch runs true to size, but the cuts are slim and every pant ships with a long (34"+) inseam.
Reviewers who tested multiple pieces report the brand fits true to its own size chart — one who sized down against the chart got a jacket that was uncomfortably snug and now advises trusting the listed size. Because shirts and knits cut slim, the recurring advice is to take the larger size if you fall between two. On bottoms, waists run true but reviewers consistently flag long inseams — one measured roughly 35-36 inches on a size 34 — so shorter wearers should plan to cuff or hem. A minority of owners report item-level inconsistency, notably on tees, where one buyer had to go from a 40 medium to a 42 large.
Sizing advice: Order your usual size (chest size for shirts), size up only if between sizes since cuts run slim, and budget for hemming pants — inseams start at 34 inches.
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What owners report about Taylor Stitch hoodies
Third-party coverage of Taylor Stitch's hoodie range comes mainly from enthusiast-blog reviews of the Après line, and it is broadly positive. Reviewers describe a dense 12-oz cotton-spandex knit on the flagship version, with a hemp and organic-cotton blend on other colorways, plus hardware details like brass zippers and leather pulls that make the hoodies read dressier than a standard sweatshirt. The same coverage is clear these are not performance pieces: one owner notes the cotton fabric won't dry fast, repel water, or resist odors. Long-term durability reporting is thin — most write-ups are short-term impressions rather than months-in reviews.
- Strengths
- Reviewers praise the substantial fabrics and hardware details — brass zippers, leather pulls, reinforced pockets — that make these hoodies look sharper than a typical sweatshirt.
- Watch out for
- The cut runs trim and the cotton fabric has no performance properties (one owner notes it won't dry fast, repel water, or resist odors), and there is little third-party reporting on how the fleece holds up over years of wear.
- Sizing
- The cut runs trim; one owner reviewing his usual size suggested sizing up a full size for a more relaxed look.
About Taylor Stitch's hoodies line as a whole. Sources: Taylor Stitch Apres Hoodie in Coal – Everyday Wear · Taylor Stitch Après Hoodie | The Coolector
