What’s good in the realm of sweatshirts?
So the cardigan purchase is on hold - I was too slow to get a color I like, but I wanted to stock up on another sweatshirt or two as well.
I’m looking for a loop back terry (no fleece please), cotton sweatshirt, preferably with raglan sleeves and the triangle thing in front (and back would be a plus). 100% cotton if possible.
If theres some nice faded type colorways, or slight pre distressing, I wouldn’t be opposed either.
I’ve been looking at Remi Relief but the colorways didn’t impress me. La Paz was also in the right ballpark, but most of their sweats aren’t 100% cotton. I suppose budget is around that range of 200€ max.
I’m not getting a Merz b. Schwanen because I personally just don’t like the brand very much.
Excited to hear some suggestions ✌🏻
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https://www.toddsnyder.com/products/pocket-sweatshirt-antique-grey-mix? I’m not sure what their European storefront looks like but I’ve been eyeing these Todd synder champion ones.
Todd Snyder
Champion Midweight Pocket Sweatshirt in Antique Grey Mix
Todd wanted a midweight sweatshirt with a soft hand feel, and this new style is the result. The fabric is a loopback French Terry meaning the exterior is smooth while the interior has the long, absorbent threads. Archival Champion details include a raglan sleeve, a left chest pocket that is cut and pressed using a spec
Buzz rickson also has one but I don’t think it has any colors https://www.selfedge.com/sweaters-hoodies?product_id=1966
Buzz Rickson Flatlock Seam Crewneck Sweater - Gray
Buzz Rickson is back with one of their most popular items, their take on a loopwheeled cotton crewneck sweater. A perfect fit and great details make this one of the most popular sweaters we carry.
Thanks for the recommendations! Buzz will usually not fit me well sadly. I’ll keep an eye on TS though, though taxes and duties will probably be hefty
Real McCoys comes to mind
Whitesville also does one https://www.burgundschild.com/products/sweater-grey
Burg & Schild
Heavy Sweatshirt Grau Meliert
Klassisches Sweatshirt von Whitesville aus heavyweight Baumwolljersey. Inspiriert von amerikanischer Vintage-Sportswear, wie immer authentisch auf den Punkt gebracht. Loopwheeled-Jersey aus Japan ist ein echtes Meisterwerk der Textilkunst. Hergestellt auf originalen Maschinen aus den 1920er-Jahren, entsteht hier ein S
https://secondsunrise.se/collections/sweatshirt
second sunrise also has them with a slightly wider colour variety
Second Sunrise
Sweatshirts & Hoodies
Store located in Stockholm, Sweden focusing on quality that is made to last. Our main focus is jeans & denim and we also offer denim repairs and crafts workshops, such as indigo, leather and mending!
Whitesville looks pretty good!
Loop & Weft made some very nice French Terry sweatshirts, although it like like their modern ones might be fleece.
RRL is out of your price range, but one of the only ones I could find that met all of your criteria other than Spier & Mackay. Left Field used to make one. Otherwise, other brands with non-fleece sweatshirts that come close not mentioned yet: American Trench, Save Khaki, Flint & Tinder, Stag Provisions (own label), Private White VC, Velasca, Buck Mason, Sunspel, Blacksmith, Warehouse & Co. I am currently wearing one from Sunray Sports that is fleece but meets everything else.
Also, Gustin if you want to wait
Recommending gustin in 2025 has got to be a crime of some sort
Thanks though
skimmed through and not sure if your sizing or the brand was mentioned, but i love strike gold sweatshirts. it's a JP brand, so the sizing is on average a size smaller than US/euro sizing, but the cut is also a bit shorter/boxier
with that said, they're loopwheeled and feel both very sturdy on the exterior but also extremely plush and soft on the interior
self edge has had them for years, but it seems like maybe they're clearing them out? so they're all on sale here https://www.selfedge.com/strike-gold?category_id=63
The Strike Gold
Classic Americana and 1950s casual cool, faithfully recreated with a contemporary twist. Founded by Tohru Hamamoto in Kojima, Okayama, Japan, The Strike Gold mines the era when American denim began to take on a life of its own—the brand slogan quotes James Dean, after all. But they go beyond reproductions; their denim and apparel silhouettes are...
but if you're willing to order from japan, they're available for a little cheaper (inclusive of shipping) with more styles and colors (like pullover hoodies instead of just zip front)
assuming the sizing works for you and you're not after a slim/flattering fit, they're amazing and 100% worth it