I look at the best stylish sweatshirts for all seasons that are currently available on the market ranging from heritage inspired sweatshirts to contemporary interpretations. These sweatshirts can suit a number of styles from sporty to casual. Whether you want to wear the sweatshirt to lounge at home or share a drink down the pub with mates, these are the ones.
Merz b. Shwanen 346 Loopwheeled Sweatshirt
Merz b. Shwanen have been synonymous with the highest quality of jersey garments. They have a mixture of classic and contemporary offerings now to cater for a wider customer profile. However, I think their classic models are still the best. The 346 is made in a 10oz cotton jersey that is great for all seasons. If you prefer a heavier weight in winter, you could go with the 348 which is more robust and made in a weightier 12.4oz jersey.
The Real McCoy's Loopwheel Crewneck Sweatshirt Navy
The Real McCoy's Loopwheel Sweatshirt is one of the brand's signature items and an absolute go-to. Made in Japan from their exclusive 10oz loopwheel fleece woven in Wakayama. It features a double 'v' construction, bound crewneck collar and ribbed cuffs and hem.
Get The Real McCoy's Loopwheel Crewneck Sweatshirt Navy at Clutch Cafe
If you're keen on vintage style sweatshirts, Clutch Cafe have a great guide on loopwheel sweatshirts that's worth taking a peep at.
Lestrange The Icon Sweatshirt
Lestrange's Icon Sweatshirt has all the comfort of your favourite sweatshirt, made with a clean modern finish. Created using premium recycled cotton, the Icon Sweatshirt can be easily dressed up or down depending on you needs. Featuring a unique stitching down the back, there's enough to stand out from a stereotypical sweatshirt while giving some differentiation.
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ASKET 'The Sweatshirt'
ASKET have remastered a classic with their take on the American football player's uniform. Cut from their custom developed unbrushed organic cotton loopback jersey, the sweatshirt features set-in sleeves with flat-lock stitching at the hem, cuffs and neckline (which are ribbed and reinforced with lycra for optimal retention).
www.asket.com
Oliver Cabell Sweatshirt
The Oliver Cabell sweatshirt features chunky cuffs and neckline which I'm a big fan of. Made from a 13oz French Terry cotton in a durable construction that compliments the soft nature of the fabric giving it versatility for all seasons.
www.olivercabell.com
Blackhorse Lane Ateliers N7 Heavyweight Sweatshirt
The Blackhorse Lane N7 Heavyweight Sweatshirt is made from organic cotton and features high-quality heritage details such as the V-Stitch, ribbed cuffs, and hem. They developed a loopwheel fabric where the loop yarns are comprised of two twisted yarns made using a special machine. Looking at the reverse of the fabric you can see a thin and a thick yarn twisted together, the result is a dense but luxuriously soft hand feel which will be both warm and durable.
www.blackhorselane.com
Sunspel Loopback Sweatshirt
Sunspel's contemporary take on the classic athletic sweatshirt has a neat fit and refined sweatshirt detailing, with a V-stitch insert and rib cuffs. Made from an exceptionally soft cotton loopback fabric, its internal loop stitch is specially designed to be warm and insulating. This is a highly versatile garment that can be worn on its own or layered with a chore jacket.
www.sunspel.com
Cushman Lot. 26903 Freedom Sleeve Sweatshirt
Made in Japan to unwaveringly high standards, these sweatshirts are woven on a suspended-loom, weaving the fabric in a continuous loop-wheeled low tension construction, this means there are no side seams to the body, and the plush 100% cotton fabric has a thick soft feel. Based on early 1930's sweatshirts, this sweatshirt features a high close fitting collar with cut away double-V, 4-needle flat locked seems, and long ribbed waist band and cuffs. Unlike the normal 'set in' sleeve construction for the shoulders, the freedom sleeve is constructed with 'S' shaped shoulder seams, making them extremely comfortable to wear and full range of movement.
Get the Cushman Lot. 26903 Freedom Sleeve Sweatshirt at Clutch Cafe
Uniqlo Sweatshirt
I couldn't not mention the Uniqlo Sweatshirt which is probably the best priced sweatshirts out there. I've had a couple of the years and it doesn't take much to get one and wear it to death. I'm not entirely sure on the current fit these days as Uniqlo say they've made theirs in a modern fit – which tends to be oversize. But they have taken traditional features such as using loopback cotton, along with a gusset collar and the v stitching.
