Madewell vs Aritzia: which zip-up wins?
Both land in the mid tier — the Madewell Madewell MWL Zip-Up Hoodie at $88, the Aritzia Aritzia TNA Cozy Zip Hoodie at $88. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Madewell | Aritzia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $88 | $88 |
| Material | Soft cotton-blend fleece with a brushed interior, sometimes blended with modal or recycled fibers for drape. | Plush polyester-blend Cozy Fleece with a soft, lofted hand designed for comfort and warmth. |
| Fit | Slightly cropped, easy through the body; true to size with a contemporary women's-leaning silhouette. | Relaxed, slightly oversized lounge cut; size down for a less slouchy line. |
| Quality | Smooth-running zipper, tidy coverstitched seams and a structured hood; finishing is neat and consistent. | Smooth zipper, soft ribbed trims and clean seams; finishing supports the cozy, casual intent. |
| Best for | Everyday casual layering for shoppers who want a soft, put-together fleece over a strictly athletic one. | Comfort and lounge-focused shoppers wanting a plush, relaxed zip hoodie in a popular soft fleece. |
| Care | Machine wash cold on gentle and lay flat or tumble dry low to preserve the soft hand and shape. | Machine wash cold gentle and tumble dry low; wash inside out to keep the plush surface lofted. |
Both are $88 fleece zip hoodies. Madewell's MWL is a soft cotton-blend brushed fleece with a slightly cropped, tidy contemporary cut; Aritzia's TNA Cozy is a plush polyester-blend Cozy Fleece with a lofted, comfort-first hand and a relaxed, slightly oversized lounge fit. Same price, put-together polish versus plush lounge.
Cotton-blend brushed fleece, cropped tidy cut, coverstitched seams, structured hood, put-together look
Plush lofted Cozy Fleece, warm soft hand, relaxed oversized lounge fit, holds resale value
Which should you buy?
Identical $88, so it comes down to vibe. Buy the Madewell if you want a soft fleece that still looks neat and pulled-together, with a slightly cropped contemporary cut for everyday layering. Buy the Aritzia if you want maximum plush comfort and a slouchy lounge fit in its popular Cozy Fleece, and note it holds value with limited discounting so don't wait for a big sale. Polished cotton fleece versus cozy lounge plush is the only real question here.
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