You zip it up from the hem, flip the deep hood over your head, and the walk to the station finally has a soft wall between you and the wind.

This is a heavyweight zip up hooded sweatshirt cut oversized, with dropped shoulders and roomy sleeves that fall into a relaxed, slouchy drape. The front runs open on a full length two way zipper, so you can close it all the way to the chin or leave the hem free to sit loose over jeans and wide trousers.

The body is a dense air layer knit, a thick double faced fabric with a smooth matte surface that holds its shape instead of clinging. A large hood sits high enough to pull up over the head, two welt pockets are set into the front at hip height, and ribbed cuffs and a ribbed hem keep the wide sleeves and open body from riding up. Standard colours cover black, heather grey and a marled flower grey, while the velvet and fleece lined versions add a brushed inner face for colder days.

Key Benefits

• Two way front zip A full length double slider zipper opens from the top or the hem, so you set how much the body stays closed while you sit or move.
• Deep pull up hood The oversized hood covers the head and shields the neck, framing the face when the wind picks up.
• Heavyweight air layer knit The thick double faced fabric carries real weight and a matte finish that keeps a structured shape rather than draping thin.
• Two welt front pockets Slim set in pockets at hip height hold a phone, keys or cold hands without breaking the clean front line.
• Ribbed cuffs and hem Ribbing at the wrists and the lower edge grips gently so the roomy sleeves and open body stay in place.
• Warmer lined options Velvet and fleece lined colourways add a soft brushed inner face, while the standard versions keep the smooth air layer feel.

Best for: anyone who layers an oversized zip hoodie over tees and jeans for the commute, weekend errands, or a cool evening walk.

Why It Works

The weight is what sets this one apart from a thin jersey hoodie. The air layer knit is built from two faces with a lofted middle, so the fabric stands away from the body and reads as structured rather than slouchy fabric collapsing on the shoulders. The two way zipper and the ribbed edges then let you shape how loose or closed the oversized cut sits on any given day.

Quick Product Facts: Fabric: heavyweight air layer double knit, maker does not list fibre content; Closure: full length two way zipper; Hood: large pull up hood; Pockets: two welt front pockets; Trims: ribbed cuffs and hem; Fit: oversized with dropped shoulders; Colours: black, heather grey, flower grey, plus velvet and fleece lined options; Sizes: M, L, XL, 2XL.

How It Fits Your Routine

On a cool morning you pull it on over a tee, zip it partway, and push the sleeves up at the ribbed cuffs while you settle in with a coffee. The oversized body leaves room for a hoodie or a light knit underneath without pulling across the back.

Out the door, the two welt pockets take your phone and keys, and the deep hood goes up if the wind turns. Left open over wide jeans, the long two way zipper and the loose drape read as relaxed streetwear rather than gym kit.

For colder days, reach for the velvet or fleece lined colourway, whose brushed inner face adds a layer of softness. Turn the garment inside out in a laundry bag, wash it cool, and dry it flat so the air layer knit keeps its body.

FAQ

Does the front zip all the way open? Yes. It is a full length two way zipper, so the sweatshirt opens completely down the front and you can also unzip it from the hem.

Is it a hood or a stand collar? It has a large hood you can pull up over the head, not a plain stand collar.

How is it sized? The cut is oversized. The maker lists M for about 165 to 170 cm, L for 170 to 175 cm, XL for 175 to 183 cm and 2XL up to 188 cm, with the size popup showing the US and EU equivalents.

Which versions are warmer? The velvet and fleece lined colourways have a brushed inner face for extra warmth, while the standard black and grey keep the smooth air layer surface.