Make no mistake: crewneck sweatshirts

are a wardrobe essential. Throw it on over a workout shirt on a chilly morning when you’re out running errands, take it with you on the plane to help you stay warm or use as a makeshift pillow if you’re in a window seat, or keep one in your car, just in case you run into some unexpected cold weather. The best crewneck sweatshirts for men are made from cozy cotton and only get softer the more you wear and wash it. Some have a vintage feel, while others are more contemporary in style and are as fashionable as essentials hoodie

While you certainly probably already have a crewneck sweatshirt stuffed at the bottom of your dresser, we implore you to see about adding a new piece from the list below to your collection. Vintage has its time and place (and if it’s torn or egregiously stained,  essentials hoodie fear of god  be the garbage), but some of the today’s best menswear brands have updated this street wear staple to a more modern fit and style. The style-savvy editors at Men’s Health have personally tried dozens of sweatshirts over the past few years to find the best crewneck sweatshirts for men. Below, we’ve rounded up our picks for the best crewneck sweatshirts for men in 2022.

Best Overall Crewneck Sweatshirt

This crewneck has the feel of your college varsity crewneck and the sophisticated look of a PhD professor, thanks to the dense, mid-weight cotton French terry. The shape holds up extremely well, even after multiple washes. From the first wear, it has that broken-in texture that will make you reach for it over and over again.

Unlike most of the crewnecks on this list made from cotton, Gilson turned to wool to create their exceptionally durable crewneck. This is not a casual weekend crewneck–this one is thoughtfully designed to keep you warm and dry in extreme weather. Merino wool is naturally water repellent, which means that this sweater absorb up to 30% of its own weight in water without feeling damp or clammy. Definitely toss this one in your weekend bag before your next fall camping

Four-way stretch fabric that stretches

For a more lightweight option, we recommend this Essentials Training Crewneck from Rhone, which is made with recycled polyester fabric. The moisture wicking properties in this crewneck make it the perfect layer to throw on before an early morning run when the air is still cold but you know it’ll heat up before you make it back home. We also love the fit, which stays close to your body to trap the heat but doesn’t cling or restrict your movement.

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• Material: French terry cotton

For the past few years, we consulted with Men’s Health’s Style editors on the top crewneck sweatshirts for men. We put more than 30 men’s crewneck sweatshirts to the test throughout all four seasons, evaluating each one with careful scrutiny.