Sweatshirts and Jumpers for Black Friday
The sweatshirts and jumpers selection for Black Friday includes fleece tops for the whole family: Nike Club Fleece hoodies and Oakley sweatshirts, half-zip and crew neck Fred Perry sweatshirts, women's styles Armedangels in organic cotton, adidas three-stripe sweatshirts, Mercedes-AMG Petronas sweatshirts for Formula 1 fans, and kids' sweatshirts Guess.
Warm tops for winter, at reduced prices.
Brushed fleece or loopback: the reverse that makes the difference
A sweatshirt is first judged by its reverse. The brushed fleece, brushed to form a soft fluff, traps air and keeps you warm from the first chills: this is the principle of the Nike Club Fleece. The loopback fleece retains small loops of thread inside; more breathable, it holds its shape better with each wash and is ideal for mid-season. The weight, expressed in grams per square metre, indicates the thickness: over three hundred grams, the sweatshirt becomes a real winter piece, heavier but more durable. The ribbed cuffs and waistband, tighter or looser, finish off the silhouette.
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Hood, crew neck or half-zip: three styles of sweatshirt
The shape of the neck changes the use of the sweatshirt. The hooded sweatshirt, like the Oakley or the Mercedes-AMG Petronas, protects the back of the neck from the wind and can be worn for sports or on weekends; its fully zipped version, like the adidas Z.N.E., opens from top to bottom and adjusts according to the temperature. The crew neck, more understated, remains the easiest style to layer. The half-zip, favoured by Fred Perry, opens a few centimetres to regulate warmth and expose the neck: a style that bridges sport and city, inherited from tennis outfits. The lined hood adds warmth around the head in cold weather.
A sweatshirt to gift to every enthusiast
The sweatshirt makes for an easy gift, as its loose fit tolerates an approximate size. The Formula 1 fan will find on the Mercedes-AMG Petronas sweatshirt the colours of the team based in Brackley, England. The lover of British style will appreciate the embroidered laurel crown from Fred Perry, a brand founded in 1952 by the English tennis champion of the same name. Those into responsible fashion can choose Armedangels, a label from Cologne founded in 2007 that works with GOTS-certified organic cotton. With Black Friday, these gift ideas can be settled well before the tree goes up.
Fit and size: fitted or oversized sweatshirt
A sweatshirt can be fitted or oversized, and size should be chosen accordingly. For a classic fit, stick to your usual size, checking that the ribbed edges reach the wrist; for a looser effect, go up a size, keeping in mind that the sleeves will lengthen as well. Women's cuts, such as those from Armedangels or Moss Copenhagen, are sometimes shorter and wider, and kids sweatshirts Guess follow a size guide by age. The cotton fleece shrinks slightly after the first wash: a sweatshirt that’s already snug when trying it on will feel even tighter later.
Frequently asked questions
How can I prevent pilling on a sweatshirt?
Pills form from the friction of short fibres. Wash the sweatshirt inside out, with similar materials, without overloading the drum, and remove the first pills with a lint remover rather than by hand.
What’s the difference between a sweatshirt and a hoodie?
The hoodie is simply the English name for a hooded sweatshirt, often featuring a kangaroo pocket on the front. The term sweatshirt more broadly refers to all fleece tops, with or without hoods, zipped or not.
Can you put a sweatshirt in the tumble dryer?
It's best to avoid it: the heat from the tumble dryer causes cotton to shrink and hardens the brushed fleece. Dry the sweatshirt flat or on a rack, inside out, which also preserves prints and embroidery.
Sweatshirt or fleece for warmth?
The fleece, made of synthetic fibre, insulates more for a lightweight feel and dries very quickly, making it valuable outdoors. The cotton sweatshirt, softer on the skin, is better suited for indoors and city wear, but retains moisture longer.
Why is the Fred Perry logo a laurel crown?
The laurel crown takes inspiration from the historic emblem of the Wimbledon tournament, which Fred Perry won in 1934, 1935, and 1936. It is embroidered directly into the fabric, on the left side of the chest of the brand's clothing.
