The right men's hoodie comes down to three choices: fabric, style and fit. A cotton-rich hoodie feels soft and breathes well, a fleece or sherpa hoodie suits the coldest days, and a corduroy or ribbed hoodie looks a little dressier. Choose a pullover for everyday wear or a zip-up for easy layering, and decide whether you want a relaxed oversized fit or a slimmer one. Below is how to choose, plus eight hoodies from our men's sweaters and hoodies, in sizes up to 6XL.
How to choose a men's hoodie
Fabric
- 100% cotton: soft and breathable. Washed cotton has a lived-in look from day one.
- Cotton and polyester blends: mix the softness of cotton with polyester, and are common in zip-ups.
- Fleece and sherpa: soft, fluffy textures made for cold days and outdoor plans.
- Corduroy and ribbed knits: add texture and look a little more put together.
Pullover, zip-up or half-zip
- Pullover: the classic hoodie, usually with a kangaroo pocket in front.
- Zip-up: easy to put on and take off, and works as a light jacket over a T-shirt.
- Half-zip: a middle ground. Open the zip when you get warm.
Fit
Oversized and drop-shoulder hoodies are relaxed and roomy. A slim fit hoodie sits closer to the body and is easier to layer under a jacket. Every hoodie below has a size chart with top length, bust and sleeve length in inches. Lay a hoodie you already own flat, measure it and compare.
8 men's hoodies to shop
1. The everyday pullover
The Men's Drawstring Kangaroo Pocket Hoodie has an oversized cut, a drawstring hood and a kangaroo pocket. It is 70% cotton and 30% polyester, comes in fourteen colors, including black, white, khaki and dark green, and in sizes S to 2XL.
Shop the Men's Drawstring Kangaroo Pocket Hoodie
2. The big and tall pick
For extended sizes, the Men's Full Size Drawstring Kangaroo Pocket Hoodie comes in sizes S to 6XL. It has a button placket, a drawstring and pockets, and is 95% cotton and 5% spandex, in nine colors, including black, navy, burgundy and army green.
3. The washed cotton hoodie
The Men's Washed Oversized Long Sleeve Hoodie is 100% cotton with a washed finish, an oversized cut and pockets, in ten colors, including dusty blue, black and coffee brown, sizes S to 2XL.
Shop the Men's Washed Oversized Long Sleeve Hoodie
4. The zip-up
The Men's Zip-Up Fleece Hoodie has a full zipper, pockets and an oversized cut, in a 52% cotton and 48% polyester blend. It comes in black, white, khaki, gray, dark gray, mocha and navy, sizes S to 2XL.
Shop the Men's Zip-Up Fleece Hoodie
5. The half-zip
The Men's Full Size Drawstring Half-Zip Pocket Hoodie has a half zip, a drawstring and pockets. It is 100% polyester, in white, black, peacock blue, royal blue, dark gray, gray and khaki, sizes S to 3XL.
6. The sherpa hoodie
For the coldest days, the Men's Full Size Drawstring Sherpa Fleece Long Sleeve Hoodie has a soft, fluffy texture and an oversized cut, in grey, green, black, pink and coffee, sizes S to 3XL.
Shop the Men's Drawstring Sherpa Fleece Long Sleeve Hoodie
7. The corduroy hoodie
The Men's Full Size Casual Corduroy Hoodie has a ribbed corduroy texture, a drawstring and an oversized cut, in eight colors, including army green, gray, brown and black, sizes S to 3XL.
Shop the Men's Casual Corduroy Hoodie
8. The fleece-lined zip-up
The Men's Full Size Warm Fleece Lined Zip-Up Hoodie has a fleece lining, a zipper, a drawstring and pockets, in dark gray, French blue, khaki and camel, sizes S to 3XL. Wear it on its own or under a coat.
Shop the Men's Warm Fleece Lined Zip-Up Hoodie
Prefer a closer fit? The Men's Plus Size Slim Fit Ribbed Hoodie with Drawstring has a ribbed texture and a slim cut, in sizes M to 3XL.
How to wear a hoodie
- Casual: with jeans or joggers and sneakers. Our guide to men's sneakers helps you pick a pair.
- Layered: a slim or zip-up hoodie under a denim or bomber jacket. See our guide to men's fall jackets.
- Weekend set: a hoodie with matching pants from our men's sets.
How to care for your hoodie
All nine hoodies in this guide have the same care instructions on their labels: machine wash cold and tumble dry low, and skip bleach and high heat. A few extra habits keep them looking new:
- Wash light colors separately or with similar colors, as the labels say.
- Close the zipper on zip-up hoodies before washing, so it does not catch on other clothes.
- Turn sherpa and corduroy inside out to protect the texture.
A hoodie as a gift
A hoodie is one of the easiest gifts for a man, since a relaxed fit leaves room if you are unsure about the size. For more ideas, see our guide to Christmas gifts for men.
Order in time
Delivery usually takes 9 to 17 business days. Free standard shipping on eligible orders over US$60. Returns are accepted within 7 days in the US and 14 days in other countries on eligible items, as described in our Refund policy.