Amazon Essentials Standard Full Zip Sweatshirt Reviews Summary

Sizing and Fit

Pros:

• "The XL size fits perfectly."
• "It fit well in the shoulders (48-50) and sleeves (37/38) but it barely came down to my waist!"
• "The medium is a little more form-fitting than I'd like, and the large is comfortably loose."
• "Im 5.11 205 Lb and this Jacket Fit Me well...it was exactly my size."
• "The *large* shirt fits fine across my shoulders, but it will not close around my waist."
• "Nice medium to heavy duty zippered fleece. Fits well around shoulders and waist, fits as expected."
• "I'm 5'9'' tall and weigh 160 lbs. A large fit me well. It is cozy warm and very comfortable."

Cons:

• "I’m 6’ tall and around 185 lbs. I had thought from the sizing guidelines that a Large size would fit, but this proved to be too tight across the shoulders and chest."
• "The fit is loose & baggy for the upper torso (above the belly). But from the belly downwards, it's tight."
• "I like the material this sweater is made from. Not to heavy or to warm. But know that it is cut small."
• "Bought as a gift for a friend and when he put it on it was a little tight."
• "The waistband falls at hip length, is tight and makes me look fat."
• "The sleeves are so tight that they are unbearable to wear!"
• "I ordered a 3XL and it was unbelievably big. I ordered a 2XL and it is too small. How is that possible? Your sizing is just not good. I do not recommend at all."

Material and Quality

Pros:

• "The zipper is strong, not the flimsy type."
• "Did not shrink when I washed and dried it."
• "It is nicely made. Nice weight. Nice design."
• "This is about the same weight of a quality sweatshirt."
• "Amazon essentials clothing continues to amaze me. The quality is good, fabric is thick and sewn well."
• "A very nice and sturdy product. The fleece material used is one of the nicest and softest fleece's I have ever had."
• "The quality of materials is good."

Cons:

• "Before wearing though, I washed it on a quick cycle then line dried, then tumbled for 5 minutes just to get that line dry stiffness out and it had pilled."
• "It peels so bad. That is the only downfall I found in this piece."
• "I’ve had this item less than 90 days and the zipper stop and zipper pull came off completely in the dryer."
• "I PURCHASED 8 OF THESE ITEMS. HOWEVER AT THIS POINT WHEN I WASHED AND DRYER-DRIED SIX OF THEM THE ZIPPER CAME OFF 2 OF THEM RENDERING THEM UNUSABLE."
• "The price was good, but the jacket is not one that I would recommend. There is absolutely no elasticity in the cuffs or at the bottom at all."
• "The material on the interior of the jacket is incredibly rough and cheap."
• "The zipper pull fell off in the dryer after the first wash."

Design and Style

Pros:

• "It's a hoodie without a hood, so a hoodlessie. Or a headless hoodie, if you prefer."
• "Great zip up with high collar. If you want a hoodie without a hood this is the one."
• "This presents more like a cardigan than a sweatshirt, so works well for casual dinners out etc."
• "Having no hood gives it a more dressy look."
• "Looks so much better than my old 'hoodies'."
• "Great style that you don't see very often."
• "Love that there is no logo on it, just a nice, understated, well-cut over-layer for cool nights."

Cons:

• "The collar is very high and I found that uncomfortable."
• "The cuffs on this sweatshirt are too big, like to fit Hulk hands through, and makes it hard to push up the sleeves."
• "The cuffs on the end of the sleeves are loose. They fit like an old worn out or stretched out jacket."
• "The cut is rather narrow for a more slim fit so size up if you are not slender."
• "The stitching in the pockets is stiff, which causes bulging along the top of the pocket when sitting down."
• "The stitching around the collar can interfere with the zipper, so it can sometimes jam up there."
• "The inner face of the fabric is fleecy and super-soft against your skin, and the outside face is smooth, soft and neat-looking."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "Good product, good price. Fast delivery."
• "With the current retail price of just twenty-four bucks, though this would be a good go to light or back up jacket to store in your car, golf bag, etc."
• "Fits just right. Great price."
• "Great price too."
• "Definitely worth the price!"
• "For $20 this is a steal. Looks great and can be dressed up a little if needed but very warm and soft."
• "You can’t beat this for the price, if you threw a brand name label on this it would be 3x the price."