The hoodie, in some form or another, has been around since as long as people have needed to protect their head from the elements (well, almost).
Although athletic wear and insanely-comfortable, 17oz cotton, long-sleeve pieces with sueded pima kangaroo pouches or side pockets, thumb holes, brass aglets, and 3-panel hoods haven't always been the norm...
Hooded garments have been mentioned in texts for over 3,000 years.
As human anatomy hasn't changed much, it makes sense that an efficient, well-designed piece of daily kit would continue to be a staple in our wardrobe.
Whether you're escaping an icy wind or just need a solution for a head full of salt water-soaked locks after a morning session in the waves, or sweaty-mess-of-a-hair-day after a kickboxing, spin, or hot yoga sesh...
The right hoodie will never let you down.
And that's exactly why we created 2 unique iterations.
Enter: The Lost Hoodie and The Found Hoodie
So, which hoodie is the right hoodie?
Let's start with the pullover - The Lost Hoodie
Once you put it on, you won't want to take it off.
As a base layer in cooler weather, the instantly-cozy Lost Hoodie lets you wear a jacket over the top and presents a cleaner aesthetic with a simpler, unfussy sensibility.
Take off your puffy coat as you get out of the cold and you have a clean, functional, yet beautifully-made, piece of clothing underneath.
With this piece, we went the extra mile and lined the kangaroo pocket and hood with our insanely-soft brushed & sueded Pima cotton.
We then raised the neck of the hood to cover your mouth (similar to a runner’s gaiter) when you need it…
Added a 3rd panel and extra structure to the hood...
And built the entire thing in heavyweight 17 oz. 100% spun-in-the-USA French terry cotton.
Oh, and we also included thumbholes so your hands can be covered when they need to be.
Then, there's our zippered iteration - The Found Hoodie
That added piece of functionality not only makes it easier to take the hoodie off without messing up your hair...
It enables you to wear The Found Hoodie as a top layer and to take advantage of it in slightly warmer weather.
Flexibility, comfort, style, and a luxurious, made-to-last construction that will enable you to wear this hoodie for years to come.
If you know you're going to want to take it off indoors as you're going from slightly-chilly weather to a perfectly warm environment, it's just easier to unzip and stay comfortable. Wear a tee or a long sleeve shirt underneath and you have even more versatility.
We’ve overbuilt The Found Hoodie with a heavy duty Riri zipper, our antique brass laser-engraved aglets, a three-panel hood, and our color-on-color embroidered logo on the lower back left so you can run, walk, play, workout, & make memories in it.
The ribbed waist never feels too-tight, extended cuffs with thumb holes give you warmth when you need them, the zipper doesn’t get stuck, and a pair of front pockets for holding onto essentials and warming those digits.
As a rule, the zipper does present as a more casual element. So, you might take that into account (if it matters to you).
Whichever you choose, you'll feel perfectly-comfortable and 100% free to be yourself.
Each iteration has its own perfect scenario but neither will leave you feeling like you made the wrong choice.
We spent countless hours pouring over materials, size charts, samples, and shaping silhouettes, to ensure that you will always feel your best when wearing an Ality Designs piece.
So, pick one or both, wear them often, and know that we crafted them to last.
