380 vs. 440 GSM Hoodies: How to Choose

Hoodie fabric weight tells you how much material goes into a given area of cloth. On an Own Hours product page you’ll see 380 GSM on the Original and 440 GSM on the Horizon and Own Time. If you’re choosing between them, start with the finish you want, then check the measurements of the style you like.

What does GSM mean on a hoodie?

GSM stands for grams per square meter. A square meter of the Original’s 380 GSM fabric weighs 380 grams. Cut the same area from 440 GSM fabric and it weighs 60 grams more, about 16%. This compares equal pieces of fabric. The finished garment also includes a hood, cuffs, a pocket and trim. Its total weight will vary with the cut and the size you order.

Choose 380 GSM for the Original’s brushed fleece

Look inside the Original Logo Hoodie and you’ll find the brushed side of the fleece. Brushing lifts fibers at the surface to give it a soft texture. Outside, the design is simple: a drawstring hood, a kangaroo pocket and a small raised wordmark on the chest. The back is plain. If you usually wear a hoodie with a solid-color tee and sneakers, the Original keeps that look easy to pull together. There’s also an Original hoodie and sweatpants set in coordinating shades.

Choose 440 GSM for a washed finish

The Horizon and Own Time share a fabric weight, but the artwork sits in different places. On the Sun Faded Black Horizon, the hood rests above a pale lunar arc, a single star and the words “The Hours Are Yours.” On the Own Time Hoodie, “Own Your Time” runs down the left sleeve. Four stitched stars run down the right. If you pair either one with a vest, the sleeve details on Own Time will still show.

Check the cut before you pick a size

Lay a hoodie you like flat and measure straight across the chest from armpit to armpit. For reference, the Horizon medium measures 25.2 inches across and 27.2 inches long. The large measures 26 inches across and 28 inches long. Use “Find my size” beside the Horizon size buttons to see the full chart. When you’re ready, compare all three heavyweight hoodies side by side.