The 10 Best Sweatshirts We’ve Tested and Love
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Ah the comfortable versatile sweatshirt, is there a more loved item in our children’s wardrobe? For this one we called in our expert Meer testers to find out their absolute favorites. There’s something for everything since our reviewers were pretty split on whether they prefer fun prints and slogans or a minimalist style sweatshirt. They weren’t split on quality, softness and longevity, because the right sweatshirt can last forever. Cozy organic cotton reigned supreme along with a slightly oversized fit. We’re recommending the sweatshirts we’ve tested and love the most.
1. Bobo Choses
♥︎MAMAS LOVE
This was a landslide friends. Every season they issue a new theme that finds its way onto sweatshirts in large slogan prints and allover prints featuring friendly characters from animals and food to floral motifs and geometric shapes. They use 100% organic cotton in a vivid color palette in crew neck, hoodies and zip-ups. One Mom says, “you can’t beat the graphics” and another proclaims, “they’re cosy and the kids love the quirkiness.” Made in Spain. 🌿
2. Rylee & Cru
♥︎MAMAS LOVE
This California company is known for a laid back boho vibe and subtle all-over prints inspired by nature. The prints are custom illustrations by the founder Kelli Murray and you’re likely to find mountains, trees, waves and forest animals in any given season. One Mama said, “I can’t help it, I pick one up every season”. The unisex styles are made with cotton/polyester blends in mostly soft pastel shades. There’s always a matching pant or trouser for a complete look. Made in China.
3. Gray Label
With a minimalist line of elevate basics, Gray Label has mastered making a comfy sweatshirt. Made with buttery soft organic cotton fleece, there’s a slimmer crew neck, dropped shoulder chunky version and a hoodie. The small discreet logo is stitched either on the chest or the back neckline. Core colors of light grey and nearly black are in stock year-round and there’s a rotating selection of seasonal colors. These carry a GOTS certified organic label. Made in Turkey. 🌿
4. Repose AMS
♡EDITOR LOVES
These sweats are effortlessly cool, just like everything else from Repose AMS. Perfect for the minimalist that wants a non-basic-basic and appreciates details like a drop shoulder and loose fit. Made in soft organic cotton, their easter egg palette leans towards unique mid-century hues you won’t find anywhere else. Made in Portugal. 🌿
5. The Animals Observatory
Each season these playful sweats carry a message rooted in the brands philosophy of “Be a good animal, true to your instincts” manifesting in modern bold prints and colors. The sweatshirts are a favorite of both Mamas and kids and often recommended as a brand older kids still find cool enough to wear. Made with 100% cotton and REACH certified. Made in Portugal.
6. Nununu
Known for their cool kid aesthetic and slightly edgy style, the unisex sweats are mostly black, grey and beige, featuring skulls, stars and graffiti prints. Their sweatshirts have a classic fit with details like frayed deconstructed edges, high-low hemlines and thumb holes to set them apart. They also last forever. We continue to be impressed by the way their sweats wash and wear and hold their color. Made in Israel.
7. All the Babies
These comfy classics are made with 100% GOTS organic cotton terry and are such an easy wardrobe staple. The core collection is garment dyed in soft neutral shades like butter and cactus. Their novelty collection offers bolder colors dyed with a special mineral wash, giving each piece it’s own unique vintage look. If you like a matching set, you can grab a classic sweatpants and even a set for Mama. Made in Los Angeles. 🌿
8. Les Gamins
Made with organic cotton, the fuss free unisex style is the most affordable on this list. Simple cozy drop shoulder sweatshirts in an array of 14 colors. There’s matching sweats, leggings, shorts and a pullover hoodie option. This Brooklyn based company produces everything in LA and uses low impact dye in a closed loop system to continually recycle the water. Made in USA. 🌿
9. Go Gently Nation
Quality crews and hoodies in GOTS certified organic French terry are a minimalist dream, but the sweatshirts with details like a puff sleeve sweatshirt and wide neck drop shoulder pullover sweatshirt are standouts. Made and based in Los Angeles, they use low impact dye and water based ink. They offer 4-5 soft earthy shades each season and you can often find matching for Mama. Made in USA. 🌿
10. Mini Rodini
Mini Rodini uses a bold primary color palette to set the mood for the animals and flowers that boldly adorn their fronts. Their classic fit is sized to span multiple years so you can either wear snug or oversized depending on preferred style. We’ve found that the all-over prints wash better over time. These carry a GOTS certified organic label. Made in Portugal, Turkey and Lithuania. 🌿
HONORABLE MENTIOS:
TOP PICKS
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Gray Label All the Babies
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Bobo Choses The Animals Observatory
♥︎MAMAS LOVE
Bobo Choses Rylee & Cru
♡EDITOR LOVES
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