A price and style comparison
Sweatshirts have been around since the early 1930s, when football play Benjamin Russell Jr. swapped his itchy, insulating wool game sweater with a pullover made of thick cotton. The style was then adopted by Champion, which popularized it among athletes and by the '90s, the sweatshirt had became a bonafide streetwear staple. Today, they come in a wide range of styles—maybe you're a hoodie guy, maybe you're not. But one type of sweatshirt that every guy should have in his wardrobe is a classic grey crewneck. Which is why you can get them almost anywhere from almost any label making menswear—from a $20 starter option from originator Russell to a designer version by KAPITAL that will set you back nearly 700 bucks. But which one is really worth your money? We tested a handful, wore 'em and washed 'em and wore them some more, and these are the three that stood out.
• Made from a 14 oz. 84/16 cotton-poly fleece
• Cut on the cross grain (an old-school method that prevents shrinkage)
• Ribbed hems, collar and sleeves
• Size up for a more relaxed fit
Heritage crewneck sweatshirt,
$98 / $69.50 by J.Crew
• Made in the United States
• Cut from a cozy (but not too heavy) 12 oz. brushed fleece with a touch of Rayon for a vintage feel
• Cuffs and collars are softer and more comfortable than standard ribbed fabric
• Genuinely guaranteed to last at least a decade (or free repairs)
10-year crewneck sweatshirt,
$110 by Flint and Tinder
• Made in Japan
• 100% loop wheeled cotton
• The old school machines apply a very low thread tension, which creates a soft and uniquely textured fabric
• The relaxed raglan sleeve design was inspired by vintage styles worn in the 1960s
Raglan sleeve crewneck sweatshirt,
$185 by The Real McCoy's
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