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Hi everyone! I'm currently looking to purchase a Carhartt hoodie for the first time, but I'm still a bit unsure due to its relatively high price. Can anyone vouch for the durability of their hoodies??
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Was thinking about getting the Carhartt heavyweight rain defender quarter zip hoodie after seeing it recommended all around on posts from 2-9 years ago, but stumbled onto a ton of far more recent posts and discussions (less than a year old) that all talked about how lots of Carhartt clothing, including the hoodie that interested me, had taken a nosedive in quality over the last while. A lot of people who, like me, didnt do any physical labour for work were also complaining about clothing wearing out within a year to a few months.
Im wondering if there are any similar plain-ish hoodies available for guys that are specifically:
Heavy/Warm (for winter in the UK, so around 0°C/32°F and up)
Comfy. I'll be wearing it at home as well as out and about.
-Preferrably under £70, but up to £100 if really good value.
-A large hood, with plenty of room. I hate hoodies where the hood barely gets within an inch or two of my hairline
-Good quality/durability. The Carharrt hoodie I was after was very well reviewed, but recent ones were far more negative
Im british, and not hugely picky about where it's from/made, as long as it's good quality. Any suggestions would be welcome!
I recently picked up the heavyweight Carhartt pullover hoodie (formerly known as the Paxton / Rain Defender) in a size Large, which is usually my true-to-size in most clothing. I'm 162 lbs with a 42" chest.
The fit is slightly oversized, which I could live with, but the length after the kangaroo pocket feels a bit too long and floppy. My main concern is with the neck hole, even in the Large, it feels somewhat snug, so I'm hesitant to size down to a Medium in case the neck becomes too tight.
If anyone has experience with this hoodie:
Does it shrink after washing/drying (especially in length)?
Does the neck opening loosen up with wear or shrink even more?
Would you recommend staying with the Large or trying a Medium?
For reference, a Large fits me perfectly in the Carhartt lined Detroit jacket.
Thanks for any insight!