Hoodies are a modern, practical way to guard yourself from weather and many workplace hazards while working comfortably indoors or out. The simple, fast adaptability that a zip and hood provide a worker in moving from indoor to outdoor situations across the day, or from hot to cool weather over the year without constantly changing workwear, make them an essential item. We know how important this versatility is in modern workwear but hoodies have also by now assimilated many of the important safety features of more traditional workwear, from high visibility to waterproofing and flame resistance. That’s how our list of the 10 best American made hoodies covers all the diverse industries, climates and people of the United States.
1. Benchmark FR Hooded Sweatshirt
Literally the benchmark for high quality, durable, protective workwear, the Benchmark FR Hooded Sweatshirt boasts a three piece lined hood, and two front hand warmers for those cold mornings. But the real standout appeal is the safety features of such a comfortable hoodie; flame retardant with a high ARC rating (Category 2).
2. Snap ‘n’ Wear Super Heavy Weight Fluorescent Orange Sweatshirt
The Snap ‘n’ Wear Super Heavy Weight Sweatshirt comes in a brilliant orange for those who need high visibility coupled with warmth and comfort. Beneath the outer acrylic shell that stands up to hail or rain, the comfy cotton and polyester thermal lining insulates against low temperatures and the zip offers quick relief from intense labour.
3. Bayside Super Heavy 17 oz. Thermal Lined Hooded Full Zipper Fleece
Another heavy duty hoodie, the Super Heavy Bayside is primed for those seeking warmth on long chilly days out of doors. Its outer fleece comes in a variety of colors, all available with your businesses custom embroidery if needed. The super heavy 17oz fabric is as thick as you’re going to get on a hoodie and the waffle knit thermal lining offers maximum insulation against extreme cold.
4. Camber Arctic Thermal Contrast Jacket w/ Reflective Tape
The Camber Arctic Thermal Jacket is the ideal choice for a hoodie that insulates you against cold and rain whilst making sure you are highly visible. This is for those working out of doors in dark and potentially dangerous situations. The thick reflective strips on the chest, shoulders and arms make sure you’re never blending into the background, and the 12oz acrylic shell (yellow body and orange arms) means you stand out as a labourer in public places, where safety for yourself and others is paramount.
5. Bayside Hi-Vis Pullover Hoodie Segmented Striping
This Bayside Pullover Hoodie is another hoodie tailor made for high visibility situations like highways and railroads; its segmented silver striping makes sure you’re always seen. A lighter fabric at 9.5oz, this hoodie allows for more dynamic movement suited for milder weather or invites layering beneath it in colder climes.
6. King Louie Omega Double-Knit Fleece Pullover
The King Louie Omega is a light pullover hoodie made from a double knit fleece in polyester for maximum breathability and movability. It’s unelasticated open bottom allows circulation on warmer days, and is ideally suited for comfortable layering when required. A flexible, distinctly fashionable piece of workwear available in cool navy blue or charcoal.
7. Snap ‘n’ Wear 2-Ply Construction Fluorescent Orange Sweatshirt
Designed and manufactured specifically for construction workers, the Snap ‘n’ Wear 2-Ply Sweatshirt is both warm and flexible with a handy, durable zip. The single option, fluorescent orange acrylic shell gives you high visibility on site as well as solid weather proofing.
8. Camber Industrial Applications Hooded Zip Front Sweatshirt Jacket
The Camber Industrial Applications Hoodie is a hyper-versatile piece of workwear for use across the industries. This 100% cotton hoodie goes big on comfort but doesn’t compromise on practicality. The 12oz cotton fleece and the 8oz inner cotton lining mean breathable comfort for manual labour plus protection against the cold, and a zip for toggling between the two. The burnt orange exterior is attractive and coupled with the brass eyelets in the drawstring hood, this is a premium grade hoodie at a great price.
9. Bayside Junior Fine Jersey Long Sleeve Thermal Hoodie
Perfect for layering underneath your regular work hoodie on those extra cold winter days, the Bayside Junior Fine Jersey is an important addition to any workwear wardrobe. At only 5oz, it adds little in the way of restriction in movement but a lot in terms of warmth and insulation, and will save you investing in a much larger range of thick and thin hoodies for seasonal changes.
10. Camber Chill Buster Hooded Pullover Sweatshirt
The sheer range of options on the Camber Chill Buster Pullover Sweatshirt is the reason for its inclusion on this list – aside from the consistently high level of craft that goes into all the Camber garments. Unlike many hoodies, the Chill Buster comes with a regular and tall sizing option on top of the usual Small to 6X Large size choices. This, as well as the six color variations, from grey or black to lime and blaze orange, make sure there’s something for everyone. The midweight 7.5oz shell and the thermal lining achieve both flexibility and warmth making this a go-to workhorse hoodie for year round use.
All of these American made hoodies bring something slightly different to the table, so whether you need maximum flexibility for dynamic working conditions, the best possible insulation for freezing days, or a combination of both, you don’t have to look anywhere else. And remember, the 10 best hoodies listed here are just the tip of the iceberg. Check out the full range of over 50 hoodies, each with their own colour and sizing options.
About the Author
Nick Warrick
Nick Warrick is the Sales Manager at All Seasons Uniforms. With over 15 years of experience in the work uniform business, he has worked with hundreds of clients across 20 different industries. Holding bachelor’s degrees in both Business Administration and Information Technology, Nick revamped the company’s online presence, offering its customers a new uniform shopping experience.