The Weight of a Good Hoodie

You pick up a hoodie. The first thing you register is the weight. Not the colour, not the logo, not the price. The weight. It either feels right or it does not. That distinction - between a garment that sits on you and one that sits with you - comes down to a few grams of fabric per square metre.

What Weight Means

Fabric weight is measured in GSM - grams per square metre. A lightweight hoodie sits around 250 GSM. Mid-weight lands between 300 and 350. Heavyweight starts at 400 and climbs from there.

The number matters because it determines how the garment drapes, how it holds its shape over time, and how it feels against your skin on day one versus day 300. A well-weighted hoodie will pill, thin out, and lose its structure within a few washes. A 400 GSM hoodie will still be holding its shape seasons later.

Construction Beyond the Fabric

Weight alone is not enough. Two hoodies at the same GSM can feel entirely different depending on how they are built. Seam placement matters - flat seams sit closer to the body and reduce bulk. Ribbed cuffs and hems need enough tension to hold without cutting into the wrist. The hood itself should have enough fabric to hold its shape when worn, not collapse flat against the neck.

Then there is the stitching. Double-needle stitching on the hems and cuffs adds durability where the garment takes the most stress. Reinforced shoulder seams prevent stretching. These details are invisible on day one. They become obvious after 6 months of wear.

The DeVries Approach

Our hoodies are built at 400 GSM and above. Flat seams. Ribbed cuffs that hold. A hood with structure. Every detail has a reason - not a marketing reason, a functional one. The kind of hoodie you put on, forget about, and find still holding its shape 2 years later.

Designed in the Netherlands. Fulfilled globally.