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The heavyweight hoodie guide
Everything worth knowing before you order: what M to 2XL actually measures, what heavyweight loopback fleece feels like after washing, and how to care for the print. UK delivered, £55 with £5 donated to Man Down UK. Drop 01 is live — get early access and shop before the public launch on Sunday 18 October at 7pm.
Hoodie size guide (M–2XL)
Measurements are taken flat on the garment, then doubled for the full chest. Allow around 2 cm tolerance — every heavyweight fleece moves a little in the cut and wash.
| Size | Chest | Body length | Sleeve | Usually fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 56 cm / 22 in | 70 cm / 27.5 in | 58 cm / 22.8 in | UK 38–40 chest |
| L | 59 cm / 23.2 in | 72 cm / 28.3 in | 60 cm / 23.6 in | UK 40–42 chest |
| XL | 62 cm / 24.4 in | 74 cm / 29.1 in | 62 cm / 24.4 in | UK 42–44 chest |
| 2XL | 65 cm / 25.6 in | 76 cm / 29.9 in | 64 cm / 25.2 in | UK 44–46 chest |
OVERSIZED, BOXY FIT. Choose your usual size for the intended HHSS oversized fit. Size down for a closer fit. Sizes M–2XL. Compare the chest figure with a hoodie you own.
Materials: what heavyweight gets you
Heavyweight loopback fleece
Ours is built from heavyweight loopback fleece, chosen to give the hoodie structure, weight and a premium feel. Loopback means the inside of the fabric is looped.
Cotton-rich, soft-washed
A cotton-rich blend, garment soft-washed so it feels broken in from the first wear rather than stiff. Ribbed cuffs and hem hold their tension instead of going slack.
High-quality print, not embroidery
The graphic is printed, sitting flat and flexible on the fabric. It moves with the fleece rather than pulling against it, which is why care matters more than it would with stitching.
Care: keep it heavy for years
Wash inside out at 30°C
Cold, gentle cycle with similar colours. Heat is what dulls the print and shrinks heavyweight cotton.
Skip the fabric conditioner
It coats the fleece and the print, killing both the softness and the finish over time.
Never tumble dry
Dry flat, away from a radiator. Hanging a wet heavyweight hoodie drags the shoulders out of shape.
Iron around the print
Cool iron on the fabric only. Never press directly onto the graphic.
Store folded
Folded on a shelf, not stretched over a hanger — the weight works against you on a hook.
Spot clean small marks
Cold water and a cloth beats a full wash. Fewer washes, longer life.
Questions
What size hoodie should I order?
Measure a hoodie you already wear flat across the chest, armpit to armpit, and match it to the chest figure in the table. OVERSIZED, BOXY FIT. Choose your usual size for the intended HHSS oversized fit. Size down for a closer fit. Sizes M–2XL.
What does heavyweight mean on a hoodie?
GSM is grams per square metre — the weight of the fabric. Ours is built from heavyweight loopback fleece, chosen to give the hoodie structure, weight and a premium feel.
How do I wash a heavyweight hoodie?
Wash inside out at 30°C on a gentle cycle with similar colours. Do not tumble dry, do not bleach and do not iron directly on the print. Dry flat rather than on a hanger so the shoulders keep their shape.
Will the print crack or fade?
The graphic is a high-quality print, not embroidery. Washing inside out at 30°C and skipping the tumble dryer keeps it sharp. Avoid fabric conditioner, which builds up on the print surface.
Does the hoodie shrink?
The fleece is pre-shrunk, so washing cold and drying flat keeps the measurements stable. Hot washes and tumble drying are what pull a heavyweight hoodie out of shape.
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Buying a heavyweight hoodie in your area
HHSS is online only and UK only. There is no shop floor, so this guide is here to do the job of a changing room: full M–2XL measurements, the fleece weight and care guidance. Drop 01 is live — early-access members are shopping first; sign up and your private link arrives straight away. Car window stickers are in stock and dispatch within 1–2 working days.
Wherever you are in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, the order goes out tracked to your door.
Ours is built from heavyweight loopback fleece, chosen to give the hoodie structure, weight and a premium feel. Choose your usual size for the intended HHSS oversized fit. Size down for a closer fit. Sizes M–2XL.
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