Hoodie Season: Which Hoodie Weight Is Right for You? From 280 GSM to 560 GSM
Not all hoodies are created equal. From an easy 280 GSM everyday layer to a seriously substantial 560 GSM heavyweight, here’s how to find the M.U.S.T. Fit® Sports hoodie that feels right for you.
There’s something about hoodie season.
The temperature drops. The evenings get darker. And suddenly, the hoodie you reach for matters a little more.
But have you ever wondered why one hoodie feels light, soft and easy to layer, while another feels thick, structured and seriously substantial?
A lot of it comes down to GSM.
At M.U.S.T. Fit® Sports, our hoodies range from 280 GSM right through to 560 GSM, with different fits, fabrics and styles in between.
So which weight is right for you?
Let’s start at 280 and work our way up.
What Does GSM Mean in a Hoodie?
GSM means grams per square metre.
Put simply, it tells you the weight of the fabric.
A lower GSM generally gives you a lighter garment that's easier to layer and wear across different seasons. As the GSM increases, the fabric becomes more substantial and can provide greater structure and warmth.
But heavier doesn't automatically mean better.
The best hoodie is the one that works for how you want to wear it.
And that's why we've created different options.
280 GSM — Everyday Comfort
M.U.S.T. Fit® Sports Unisex Relaxed Mid-Weight Hooded Sweatshirt
Easy to wear. Easy to layer. Made to move.
At 280 GSM, this is our lightest hoodie in this guide, but don't mistake lighter for basic.
Made using organic ring-spun combed cotton and recycled polyester, it features a soft brushed-fleece interior and a relaxed fit that makes it ideal for everyday wear.
The double-lined hood, kangaroo pocket and ribbed cuffs and hem give you everything you expect from a great hoodie without the weight of our heavier options.
Why choose 280 GSM?
It's ideal for everyday wear, travelling, layering, milder weather, going to and from the gym or simply throwing on when you need something comfortable.
Best for: Everyday comfort and versatility.
Available in four colour choices.
319 GSM — Relaxed Comfort With More Weight
M.U.S.T. Fit® Sports Women's Relaxed Hoodie
Relaxed by name. Relaxed by nature.
Move up to 319 GSM and you'll begin to notice a little more substance.
Made from 80% cotton and 20% recycled polyester, this women's hoodie combines a relaxed silhouette with a heavier feel than our 280 GSM option.
Drop shoulders help create that casual, contemporary shape, while the self-fabric hood has no drawcords, keeping the design clean.
The fabric is also pre-shrunk to help minimise shrinkage.
This is a great middle ground for someone who wants more weight without moving fully into heavyweight territory.
Best for: Relaxed everyday styling, cooler days and anyone who wants something slightly more substantial.
Available in four colour choices.
339 GSM — Welcome to Heavyweight
M.U.S.T. Fit® Sports Unisex Heavyweight Hooded Sweatshirt
Now we're getting serious.
At approximately 339 GSM, we move firmly into heavyweight hoodie territory.
The cotton-and-polyester fleece construction provides a thicker, more substantial feel, while the relaxed cut still leaves plenty of room for comfortable layering.
There's a soft fleece-lined hood for additional warmth, ribbed cuffs and waistband, and durable double-stitched seams.
It's the classic heavyweight hoodie experience without going to the extremes of our 560 GSM option.
Best for: Autumn and winter wear, layering and people who prefer the substantial feel of a traditional heavyweight hoodie.
Available in three colour choices.
372 GSM — Premium Oversized
M.U.S.T. Fit® Sports Oversized Cotton Hoodie
More weight. More shape. More attitude.
This is where things start to feel very different.
At 372 GSM, our Premium Oversized Cotton Hoodie bridges the gap between a conventional heavyweight hoodie and our super-heavyweight 560 GSM collection.
The heavyweight cotton-blend fabric gives the hoodie substance and structure, while an oversized fit and dropped shoulders create a modern streetwear silhouette.
Its soft-touch finish keeps things comfortable, while the all-over-print construction gives the design room to make a statement.
This isn't simply about adding more weight.
It's about shape, presence and style.
Best for: Streetwear, cooler weather, oversized styling and anyone who likes a hoodie with more presence.
Available in four colour choices.
560 GSM — Super Heavyweight
M.U.S.T. Fit® Sports 560 GSM Super Heavyweight Hoodie
And then there's 560 GSM.
This is the heavyweight end of the M.U.S.T. Fit® Sports hoodie collection.
At a substantial 16.5 oz./yd² — 560 GSM, this hoodie is designed for people who genuinely enjoy the feeling of heavy fabric.
Made from a 65% cotton and 35% polyester blend, its relaxed fit is combined with raglan sleeves, a double-layer hood, kangaroo pocket and structured ribbed cuffs and waistband.
And there's no drawstring cluttering the hood.
At this weight, the fabric itself becomes part of the experience.
It feels substantial when you pick it up. It holds its shape differently. And when the temperature drops, this is the hoodie you'll be glad you reached for.
Best for: Cold weather, heavyweight hoodie lovers and anyone who wants maximum substance and structure.
Available in a variety of colour choices and a variety of M.U.S.T. Fit® Sports designs.
So, Which Hoodie Weight Should You Choose?
Think less about which hoodie is best and more about how you want your hoodie to feel.
280 GSM — easy, versatile everyday comfort.
319 GSM — relaxed styling with a little more substance.
339 GSM — classic heavyweight comfort.
372 GSM — premium oversized structure and streetwear presence.
560 GSM — serious super-heavyweight construction.
Five different weights. Different fits. Different feelings.
And across the collection, four colour choices give you another way to make it yours.
Because what you wear should work with the way you move.
M.U.S.T. Fit® Sports
Wear What Moves You.
And when hoodie season arrives?
