My attitude has always been, if you fall flat on your face, at least you're moving forward.American Giant recently approached us to check out some of their clothing. They sent me a classic full-zip hoodie, a pair of classic sweatpants, and the baseball jacket to try out. I have to admit that I was expecting some nice comfy clothes that I could wear for working from home. Although what I received met that expectation (I’ve practically been living in them for the past couple of days), it also completely blew it out of the water. All of the items I received are the most well-made clothing I now possess. That’s right, my sweatpants and hoodie are the most well-made pieces of clothing in my wardrobe. With my recent foray into sewing, I’ve gained some insight and appreciation into what it takes to make clothes and what it takes to make well-fitting and well-made clothes, so, right out of the box, I immediately noticed just how well-made American Giant’s clothing is as well as the quality of the materials.

All of the seams are not only reinforced but made to be as soft and smooth to the skin as possible. The hoodie’s elbows and shoulders are reinforced with stylish extra layers to make them take more wear and tear. The inside of the hood is fully lined and finished not only for comfort but to protect your head from the elements. The zipper is a nice heavy-duty metal zipper that I already know will never get stuck or derailed. Even the drawstring for the hood is nice and thick and metal tipped. And the cotton fabric that makes up the entire hoodie is soft, yet thick and rugged to keep you protected from cold, wind, and rain (though obviously wearing this in a downpour will result in you getting soaked). And, of course, after all of that, I’d expect nothing less than a perfect fit, and, for my body type, the small hoodie not only fit perfectly but made me feel like I looked better than I have in a long time. Yes, a hoodie did that. I could easily say all of the same things about the sweatpants, but I’ll limit it to just pointing out a couple of additional things about these sweatpants that really stand out.

Due to the great materials and design, the elastic around the ankles is soft and cushiony and doesn’t feel too tight or cut in at all. hdc hoodiesThe waistband is nice and thick and allows the pants to be held up very well but, again, without feeling like its cutting in at all. diesel selena sweatshirtThere is even a rear pocket (for your wallet perhaps) in addition to the two side pockets.supreme cdg hoodie price The final thing about these sweatpants is the magical crotch. detroit red wings jersey tupacIf you’ve ever worn karate pants, you’ll be familiar with a gusseted pants crotch. shop bán áo givenchy ở hà nội

I frequently wonder why all of my pants don’t incorporate this amazing feature, but, having just made some pants for my cosplay (and not done a gusseted crotch), I know the answer–its difficult and more expensive to do. hoodie obey aliexpressBut because it’s more comfortable and a good decision for the consumer, American Giant did it anyway, and they did it very well. hoodie merah marunThese are my new favorite pants. Unfortunately, I haven’t yet found a way to wash them while wearing them so while I haven’t had them on continuously since I got them, it’s been pretty close. As for the baseball jacket, there isn’t a lot to say that I haven’t already said. It is essentially the same design as the hoodie with the hood being replaced by a nice soft, wide collar and the zipper being replaced by really nice snap buttons, and the pockets being converted to fully internal ones to make for a little bit more classy look.

I was a little put off by the price at first glance since this was “just” active wear, but after actually wearing these and seeing the craftsmanship, I’m a total convert. For clothing of this quality, 100% made in the USA, I would expect to pay a lot more. There are other comparable, popular brands at the same price point that, in my opinion, offer far less value for your money. If you enjoy good-looking, great feeling, high-quality active wear, do yourself a huge favor and try American Giant. Get the GeekDad Books!2016 Hoodie Thread (self.malefashionadvice)submitted by These come up every year and I haven't seen one yet this year. Anyone have any new favourite hoodies for the season? π Rendered by PID 6713 on app-73 at 2017-02-10 11:51:18.856388+00:00 running fda76ad country code: SG.When the 10-Year Hoodie became the first fashion project to ever raise over $1 million on Kickstarter in 2013, it was a sign that people might be starting to lose interest in cheap clothes that quickly fall apart and end up in the trash.

Now businesses are competing for how long they can guarantee a garment: The 30 Year Sweatshirt project offers guaranteed repairs for the next three decades. "You will be able to wear it for your lifetime and even pass it down a generation," says Tom Cridland, the 24-year-old founder of the eponymous mensware brand making the sweatshirt. "A combination of old school craftsmanship, the best fabrics in the world, and technology make it extra durable." The London-based startup is working with Portuguese craftsmen to knit the sweatshirts by hand, using thick, high-quality cotton treated with silicon so it won't shrink or pill. Polyester finishing helps avoid rips and tears. It's designed to last longer than almost anything you own, and if it needs a repair, the company will take care of it. The shirt is designed as an antidote to fast fashion. "The problem is built-in obsolescence among major fashion retailers," Cridland says. "It's ok if you've got lots of money and can afford to often get bored of what you buy.

It's not right, however, that clothes are being made systematically to wear out after only a few washes." It's also an alternative for people who want to support fair labor standards. "Often the people making clothing for fast fashion retailers in places like China, India or Bangladesh are not treated like human beings," he says. "Their working conditions are horrendous and their pay barely covers basic living expenses. This clearly needs to change." More companies are going in the direction of "slow" fashion. Like Tom Cridland, other newer brands including American Giant, Flint and Tinder (the company behind the 10-Year Hoodie), and Zady are among them. And longstanding brands like Patagonia have offered free repairs for years and try to encourage consumers to buy less. But they're still only a tiny slice of the overall market. The three biggest fast fashion brands alone—Forever 21, H&M, and Zara—with current sales around $6 billion, are projected to grow 11% annually over the next five years, far faster than the rest of the apparel industry.