Hanes mens Ultimate Sweatshirt, Heavyweight Fleece Sweatshirt, Crewneck Pullover for Men

In the manufacturing process, in many garments, fiber content may vary by color. I used to visit garment manufacturers in Los Angeles, and changes in fiber content between colors of the same style is not unusual, so keep an eye on that if that’s important to you, because fiber content may vary by color in this item.I bought the black sweatshirt, in (mens) xl. I love a thick, soft sweatshirt with a roomy boxy fit. I’m 5’8” and 145 pounds, and this is how I get what I want. Before wearing, I washed this mens-xl on super hot, and super hot rinse (twice) to remove all soap and sizing. (You have to get all the sizing out if you want it SOFT!) Then I stitch down the neckline, for a more finished look that won’t bag-out with wearing. The result is a super thick sweatshirt that is more like ‘boiled wool’ than a simple sweatshirt, and because of the 90/cotton it basically shrunk to a medium/large, which is exactly what I want. Boxy, long sleeves, roomy, covers my butt, great with leggings. And, by the way, the black color didn’t fade (so far) with this very thorough washing. Perfect!!!!Depending on what you want from a sweatshirt, and how much effort you’re willing to expend, this is a great price for a well made sweatshirt, with mostly cotton fiber content.

Quality shirt for the price, gets the job done. I have purchased several of these over the years and the quality seems to have remained the same. I personally like the look and the sizing is great for me, but it may be a bit too baggy for others (I'm usually a size large and I order a size large for these). Something to note is that I usually buy whatever color is cheapest at the time (for instance, I got the green one for around $15 and the gray one for around $13), I would recommend doing the same unless you really care about shirt color.

the color is good, the sizing is accurate, the price is great, the only thing i did not like was that it shrinks after one wash

I ordered this in a size up for that relaxed oversized look and it’s exactly what I wanted. The material is soft and warm without being too heavy, and it layers really well. Super comfy for lounging or casual wear. Definitely one of those basics you’ll reach for all the time.

Stop right here, you will probably not find a better sweatshirt anywhere at these prices and the best news is they are from a company like Hanes. As prices of everything spiral upward out of control I was surprised but a bit apprehensive about ordering these. Similar sweatshirts with store brands can cost as much as thirty to even fifty bucks, how good could these possibly be at between twelve and fifteen bucks? The answer is, great. They are traditional in every way, thick and warm without being bulky, lined with soft fleecy material, strong elastic at the cuffs and a collar that will hold its shape, and a wide variety of colors including brighter individualistic shades, a decided turn away from the drab dark earth tones most companies offer to men.WHAT I LIKEThe variety of shades and hues is high on my list. I am so tired of companies that think men only wear drab dark colors. Thank you Hanes for letting me express myself the way I want to. I also like that these are the ideal weight for multi-season wear. They are just slightly lightweight enough to be able to wear them over a tee shirt for layering, something important in the climate zone where I live. And they are made very well, I do not look or feel like I am wearing an under fifteen buck sweat shirt.MINOR DETAILSNone of these things would keep me from buying several more of these but I should point them out. One is that the tag is rather stiff and chafes at the neck. That’s not major because I can easily cut it off and I suspect it will soften after a few washings. The other thing is that the neck seems very slightly high in the front compared to other similar sweatshirts. I think that will probably loosen up after a while but for a crew neck it seems a little constraining, men with larger necks might want to take note. And one final thing, I am very much against companies charging different prices for their different colors when the product is otherwise identical. It doesn’t cost them any more and it seems materialistic to base their price on how trendy one shade may be over another.YES NO MAYBEThis is a definite yes for me to the point I already have finger poised on the buy button to get several more. It is so nice when prices are going ballistic to find something that is a real value.

Great quality and comfortable

I bought two of these in different colors. Both are heavy and well made. The dark gray one is perfect and fits well. However, the black one has already shrunk after a few washes and dries. The collar is deforming, too. This is probably because the gray on is 65% cotton/ 35% polyester, but the black one is 90% cotton/10% polyester. Both are made in El Salvador. I would read the descriptions very carefully because different colors may have different blends and be more susceptible to shrinking.

Iam honestly SHOCKED at how well this kept me insulated. As a fat guy idk how much of that is my own body heat and the thickness of this shirt but it kept me warm through my week long trip to the Midwest where the lowest temperature came down to 11°F. Absolutely will buy another one for my winter trip to Montana in a different color. Soft, thick but not TOO thick, a little baggy in black but perfect for what I needed.