Fruit of the Loom vs Old Navy: which sweatpant wins?
Both land in the budget tier — the Fruit of the Loom Eversoft Fleece Sweatpant at $18, the Old Navy Classic Jogger Sweatpant at $25, just $7 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Fruit of the Loom | Old Navy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $18 | $25 |
| Material | Cotton-rich Eversoft fleece, ~8oz, brushed soft interior. | Cotton-blend fleece, ~7oz, garment-washed soft. |
| Fit | Roomy relaxed cut with elastic cuffs, runs slightly large. | Tapered jogger fit with elastic cuffs, true to size. |
| Quality | Budget — soft from new, but the fleece thins and the cuffs slacken within a year. | Budget — soft from new but the fleece thins and the cuffs lose stretch within a year. |
| Best for | Soft everyday lounging, sleep, and cheap multipack basics. | Everyday lounging, casual tapered looks, and cheap basics. |
| Care | Wash cold and tumble low to keep the soft hand and limit shrink. | Cold wash and low heat to slow the fade and keep the soft hand. |
Fruit of the Loom's Eversoft is an $18 cotton-rich fleece in a roomy relaxed cut; Old Navy's Classic Jogger costs $25 for a tapered, garment-washed cotton blend. The $7 gap buys a modern tapered silhouette rather than longer life, since both fleeces thin and both cuffs slacken inside a year.
$7 cheaper, cotton-rich ~8oz fleece, soft from new, roomy relaxed cut, multipack value
tapered jogger cut, true to size, garment-washed softness, more modern look
Which should you buy?
Buy the Eversoft if you want soft lounge and sleep pants for as little money as possible and don't care about a slim leg; at $18 the heavier cotton-rich fleece arguably feels nicer for the price. Pay the extra $7 for the Old Navy jogger only if you want the tapered cut and true-to-size fit for casual looks outside the house. Neither lasts more than about a year, so durability isn't the deciding factor. Watch for Old Navy sales, where the gap nearly disappears.
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