Checkered Star Hoodie

500 GSM extra heavy French terry. Oversized fit with a dropped shoulder, built to be the heaviest hoodie in your rotation.

Details

• 500 GSM, 100% cotton French terry, extra heavy
• Oversized fit, dropped shoulder
• Full hood, kangaroo pocket
• Heavy rib cuffs and hem
• Checkered star embroidery across the chest, white thread
• VORTEX USA embroidered across the back
• Woven neck tag inside

Why it's made this way

I ask the same question with every piece: if I were blind, would I still want it. That's the test that decides everything, because most people design for photos first and forget the piece has to be worn.

Most hoodies run 280 to 340 GSM. This one is 500, extra heavy French terry, because a hoodie is supposed to have weight to it, not just volume. The heavier the terry, the better it holds an oversized shape without collapsing on the body, which is why the drop shoulder and rib cuffs read structured instead of sloppy. The chest and back embroidery are both stitched, not printed, so the design holds up the same way in year three as it does on day one.

I design every piece to meet my own standard first. If it doesn't hold up to that, it doesn't go into a collection.