As the weather starts to turn from summer to fall, it’s not quite time for a coat or even a jacket yet. Sometimes all you need is a sweatshirt or a “hoodie,” which is slang for a hooded sweatshirt.

Sweatshirts can be emblazoned with anything from your favorite sports team to nothing at all. They key to all of these is that they are warm and comfortable. You don’t want anything too tight in the neck or made too cheaply where it leaves “pills” or pieces of fabric on your undershirt when you take it off.

The Carhartt outerwear line offers a number of sweatshirts and hoodies that are made of quality material that won’t pill and will fit very comfortably.

Crewneck Sweatshirts

A crewneck sweatshirt is going to fit you around the neck crewneck style, that is, close around the neck. Again, what you’re looking for in a good sweatshirt is a quality material that will keep you warm and won’t pill onto whatever you’re wearing underneath. A nice added bonus is a locker hook on the back so you can hang it up without an extra hanger at the gym. One of the Carhartt outerwear sweatshirts offers a sweatshirt with a locker hook to provide you with this added convenience.

Pay Attention To The Cuffs

Most sweatshirts are made out of a cotton/polyester blend. One feature that you may want to look for is the cuffs. Do they have any spandex in them? Many people like to push their sleeves up and down and the cuffs quickly wear out. With spandex, the cuffs will last longer and not get all stretched out. The Carhartt outerwear sweatshirt line took this into account and they all offer spandex reinforced rib-knit cuffs and waistbands.

Pullover Hooded Sweatshirts

Pullover hoodies, or hooded sweatshirts, are a great alternative to a light jacket. Just pull it on and go. Many people use Carhartt outerwear hoodies when they workout in colder weather for exercises such as running. Like the crewneck sweatshirt, the pullover-hooded sweatshirt tends to fit closely around the neck to keep warmth in. Also, just like any other sweatshirt, you want to look for a good quality material, such as the ones used in the Carhartt outerwear line so that your undershirt isn’t covered in material pills when you take your hoodie off.

Zip Front Hooded Sweatshirts

A zippered front hooded sweatshirt, or hoodie, is just like the pullover hoodie with the exception that it zips. This give you more control over how tightly the neck will fit you. It is also easier to put on and take off. The Carhartt outerwear line offers many different zippered hoodies for you to choose from in different colors and styles. All of them will keep you warm and are made of quality material that will discourage pilling.

Sweatshirts are a quintessential part of autumn. Almost every wardrobe has at least one sweatshirt or hooded sweatshirt. The Carhartt outerwear line offers many alternatives for someone looking to purchase a quality sweatshirt or hoodie that will keep them warm and enjoying the outdoors.