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Heavyweight streetwear UK: what to look for in a hoodie
Fabric weight, fit and print placement — a plain-English guide to buying heavyweight streetwear in the UK.
Heavyweight streetwear is about substance: thick fabric that holds its shape, a relaxed fit and artwork that means something. Here's what to check before you buy.
Fabric weight (GSM)
GSM means grams per square metre. Most everyday hoodies sit well below 400gsm; heavyweight starts around there. HHSS hoodies are heavyweight loopback fleece, so they drape and hold structure rather than clinging.
Fit
Streetwear hoodies are usually cut oversized and boxy. HHSS hoodies are designed that way, so order your usual size for the intended fit, or size down for a closer fit. Check the size guide before ordering.
Print placement
Look at where the artwork sits. HHSS hoodies carry a small chest design on the front and the full Heavy Heart Strong Soul artwork across the back.
What the brand stands for
Plenty of streetwear is just a logo. HHSS clothing carries a men's mental health message, and every order donates to Man Down UK: £5 per hoodie, £3 per T-shirt, £2 per cap and £1 per sticker.
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Every HHSS heavyweight hoodie is £55 with £5 donated to Man Down UK, a men's mental health non-profit.