Start with dense loops, firm rib and enough weight for the cloth to recover after wear.

Check the loopback

Brushing can make almost any fleece feel soft on day one. Check the cloth underneath for dense loops, a steady knit and enough weight to recover after the elbows bend.

Our Trail Crew uses 420 gsm organic cotton loopback. It stays warm without a synthetic coating and keeps its shape after washing.

Check the rib

The collar, cuffs and hem take more strain than the body. Look for compact rib, reinforced joins and a neck insert that lies flat.

Those parts determine whether the sweatshirt keeps its shape after six months of wear.