Zip-Up Hoodies – A Guide

Short answer: A hoodie with a zip, often called a zip hoodie, is the most flexible sweat top in your wardrobe: you can zip it open and closed to suit the temperature and wear it as a light jacket over a T-shirt. In bamboo sweat fabric it is soft and breathable too.

Zip hoodie or classic hoodie?

The classic pull-over hoodie looks the cleanest and keeps you warmest, because there is no zip at the front. The zip style wins on flexibility: quick on and off and easy to regulate the temperature with. See both types in the selection of bamboo hoodies for men and bamboo hoodies for women, where the styles change regularly.

Why bamboo sweat fabric is ideal

A hoodie with a zip is often worn as an extra layer, and then breathability is crucial. Bamboo viscose wicks moisture away and keeps odour at bay, so the top is comfortable both open over a T-shirt and zipped up on a cold evening. Read more in our guide to the bamboo hoodie.

Style it as a light jacket

In spring and autumn an open zip hoodie works as a transitional jacket over a T-shirt. Combine it with matching trousers from the selection of bamboo tracksuits for men, or read more about the whole category in the article about bamboo loungewear.

Frequently asked questions

What is a hoodie with a zip called?

It is usually called a zip hoodie or a zip-up hooded top. A full zip has a zip all the way, a half zip only at the neck.

Is a hoodie with a zip warmer than an ordinary one?

No, typically slightly less warm, because the zip lets a little air in. On the other hand, you can regulate the warmth yourself.

Why choose a zip hoodie in bamboo?

Bamboo sweat fabric is soft and breathable, so the top is comfortable both as a layer over a T-shirt and zipped all the way up.