Hoodies & Sweatshirts
A good hoodie does more than keep you warm. The hoodies and sweatshirts at Casual Quarter come from brands that treat fleece, cotton, and jersey as materials worth developing, not just filling. Stone Island, C.P. Company, and Paul & Shark, past and current seasons, below retail.
What Makes a Good Hoodie
Most hoodies are cut from the same basic cotton loop fabric and built around a logo. The ones here are not.
The difference shows up in the weight of the fleece, the way the shoulder sits, and how the piece looks after ten washes. A well-made hoodie holds its shape. A poorly made one tells you so within a few months.
The brands at Casual Quarter treat fabric as the starting point. The garment follows from that, not the other way around.
Hoodies or Sweatshirts: Which One to Choose
A hoodie works better when the weather is unpredictable. The adjustable hood adds a layer of practicality that a crewneck cannot. It also layers more naturally under a jacket or overshirt.
A crewneck sweatshirt sits cleaner. Under a jacket collar, it looks more considered. For a smart-casual setting, it is usually the better call.
Both work with jeans, cargo trousers, and chinos. The choice comes down to what you are putting over it, or whether you are wearing anything over it at all.
Past season, Below Retail
A well-made hoodie does not become a worse piece of clothing because a new season has arrived. The fabric is the same. The construction is the same.
At Casual Quarter, most hoodies and sweatshirts are past season stock from Stone Island, C.P. Company, and Paul & Shark, available below their original retail price. This is not clearance stock. It is designer casualwear bought at a better time.
What to Look for in the Fabric
Fleece is not one thing. Light fleece drapes differently from brushed fleece. Diagonal fleece has a different handle entirely. Each construction wears differently and ages differently.
The same goes for jersey. A heavier cotton jersey holds structure. A lighter one is better for layering.
When you are buying a designer hoodie or sweatshirt, the fabric weight and construction matter more than the colourway. Those details are what you feel six months in, not just on first wear.
How a Hoodie Should Fit
The shoulder seam should sit at the edge of your shoulder. Not past it, not pulled in toward the neck.
The body should reach the top of your hip. Sleeves should end at the wrist with a little fabric to spare when your arms are down.
For a relaxed fit without losing shape, stay true to your size. If you are buying Paul & Shark specifically, the cut runs generous. Size down if you are between sizes.