Hoodie

Double You Studios Hoodies

The hoodie is the piece most people reach for first, so the range covers the two shapes that matter: a pullover you throw on without thinking, and a zip up you can wear open as a light layer. There are twelve hoodies here, from the Star Logo Classic Zip at £50 to The Spiral Jacket Hoodie at £95, in olive green, navy, grey, green and black.

Pullover or zip up

A pullover is the simpler of the two. It sits cleanly under a denim jacket or a workwear jacket because there is no zip to bunch at the chest, and it looks right on its own with baggy jeans. The DYS Logo Hoodie and the plain colourways such as the Hoodie Navy and the Hoodie Olive Green are the ones to start with if you only want one.

A zip up does a different job. Worn open it becomes a light jacket over a tee, and you can adjust it as the day warms up or cools down. That makes it the more practical choice for British weather, where a morning and an afternoon can feel like different seasons. The Zip Up Hoodie comes in grey, green and olive green.

Between a hoodie and a jacket

Two pieces sit in the middle ground. The Spiral Jacket Hoodie, in black and in its original colour, has the structure of an outer layer with the comfort of a hood, so it is the one to pick if you want a single piece that covers most of the year. The Plaid Zip in blue brings a pattern into a range that is otherwise mostly solid colours; it works best with plain jeans and a plain tee so the check has room to breathe.

What separates a good hoodie from a tired one

Most hoodies look the same on a hanger. The difference shows after a few months of wear, and it comes down to three places: the cuffs, the hem band and the hood. Cuffs and hem take the strain every time the hoodie goes on and comes off, and once they stretch the whole garment starts to look worn out, even when the body is fine. A hood that holds its shape frames the face; one that collapses flat just hangs.

Colour and how to wear it

Olive and navy are the easiest colours to wear with denim, because they sit well against both washed blue and black jeans. Grey is the most versatile and works with almost anything in the shop. Black hoodies look sharpest with lighter denim, so the outfit does not turn into one dark block. If you are building a small wardrobe, one pullover in a neutral colour and one zip up in a contrasting colour will give you far more combinations than two hoodies in similar shades. Our guide to hoodie outfits for men has more outfit ideas.

Choosing your size

• Hoodies fit true to size with room through the body. Size up only if you want a deliberately oversized look.
• If you plan to wear one under a jacket, stay with your usual size so the sleeves do not bunch at the cuff.
• Lay a hoodie you already own flat, measure it across the chest, and compare that number with the product page before you order.

Care

Wash inside out on a cool cycle and dry flat or on a low heat. High heat is what shrinks cotton and cracks printed logos, so keep graphic hoodies away from a hot tumble dryer.

Delivery and returns

UK shipping is free on every order. Orders are processed within one to two working days and you get tracking by email as soon as your parcel ships, which you can follow on the Track Your Order page. If the size or style is not right, the Return and Refund page explains how to send it back.

Common questions

Do Double You Studios hoodies shrink?

Very little if you wash them cool and avoid a hot dryer. Heat is the main cause of shrinkage in cotton.

Which hoodie is best for layering under a jacket?

A pullover in a plain colour. It sits flatter than a zip up and has no hardware at the chest.

Which zip up hoodies are available?

The Zip Up Hoodie in grey, green and olive green, the Hoodie Zip Up, the Star Logo Classic Zip in black and the Plaid Zip in blue.