Rewind the clock and no one would’ve thought of wearing a sweatshirt or a hoodie as an integral part of one’s outfit back in the day. Well, today sweatshirts are used for many purposes, be it after a gruelling gym session or to keep oneself warm when mercury levels dip. Or just like that over an outfit like a layer of blanket to complete your getup. Certainly, there have been days when you felt you could live within your oversized sweatshirts forever, right? From thick heat-absorbing to light cozy ones, here are brands that make the best sweatshirts and hoodies out there.
Men, Here Are 7 Best Sweatshirt + Hoodie Brands That You'd Want To Buy From
Craxy Store
Craxy Store is your pop-culture inspired sweatshirt heaven. Be it your favourite show or your favourite rock band, they have a sweatshirt for you. They call themselves a brand but are run by a community of fans and if you have customisations in mind, feel free to hit them up. Their polycotton sweatshirts are all black with colourful prints made on them and can be worn by anyone.
Sizes Available: Upto 2XL so you can wear the oversized ones
Price: INR 999 upwards
Mad Over Prints
Hoodies are uber comfortable and they feel like your upper body is forever wrapped in a blanket. We love them just as much as Mad Over Prints does! This brand has simple, minimally printed hoodies in dark colours of red, blue and black that are perfect if you’re after a basic look. These are made from polycotton and come with tightening laces to give you optimum comfort. Whether you’re a teenager student or a working professional, you could pull off any look with these hoodies.
Sizes Available: Upto XL
Price: INR 899 upwards
Project Meraki
These folks are known for effortlessly blending a streetwear style into their sweatshirts and hoodies. Whether you’re into Japanese pop-culture or love the whole Dragon Ball-Z vibe (90s kids relate), the comical elements in their hoodies won us over. The hoodies primarily come in black and white with customisable prints on them. They have tightening laces and are made of a combed bio-washed fabric and double stitched seam. If you’re into something lighter, you can also go for their sweatshirts coming in similar prints.
Sizes Available: Upto 3XL
Price: INR 1,499 upwards
Nautunkee
If you’re one for having a particular ‘Indianness’ in your hoodies and sweatshirts, Nautunkee is the brand for you. They have hoodies with Indian phrases and prints that your desi self would resonate with. These come in blue, black, bright red, maroon and if you please to get something basic and without any jazz, they have plain coloured hoodies as well. The hoodies are all unisex and made from bio-washed cotton. While some have drawstrings to tie, some come without. Check out their website and social media handles for more discounts.
Sizes Available: Upto 3XL
Price: INR 1,099 upwards
Damensch
We totally stan Damensch’s crew neck sweatshirts because of their double knit cotton fit and plain no frills design. Their famous 500 Crew Day collection boasts of a gold shining technique that will have your sweatshirts look as good as new even after multiple uses. These are made from a premium polycotton fabric using a double dye technique that ensures the colours don’t fade after continuous washing. To ensure optimum stretching and movement, the sweatshirts have a 2x2 ribbed cotton and elastane which makes this super stretchable. These are available in colours like dark green, sky blue, maroon and navy blue.
Sizes Available: Upto 2XL
Price: INR 890 upwards
Bombay Shirts
These are the kind of sweatshirts that can absorb sweat during the summer and keep you toasty during the winter. Made from 100% cotton, this sweatshirt offers a relaxed fit and is not heavy to carry around. Perfect for travelling or getting that cozy street-style or airport look, the brand’s sweatshirts are available in olive green, pink, white-grey and dark blue. Don’t expect prints here as these are basic sweatshirts. We also loved that apart from the size, you can also choose your height range so that they get you hoodies of the right length.
Sizes Available: Upto 3XL
Price: INR 1,500 for all
Uniqlo
Uniqlo gets you the best of Japanese clothing as it is known for its apparel and here, we’re going to be throwing light on their sweatshirts. These are made from 100% cotton and are designed for indoor and outdoor wear. Whether you choose to wear them as is or over a t-shirt, know that this brand’s sweatshirts will make your outfit look complete.
Sizes Available: Upto 2XL
Price: INR 1,990 upwards