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.
- The case for Fruit of the Loom
- $7 cheaper, cotton-rich ~8oz fleece, soft from new, roomy relaxed cut, multipack value
- The case for Old Navy
- tapered jogger cut, true to size, garment-washed softness, more modern look
The bottom lineWhich 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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