The Amazon Essentials Boys' Fleece Hoodie is a 60/40 Cotton-Polyester blend designed for children's daily activities. The 250-280 GSM fleece provides high initial thermal retention due to its lofted interior. Sizing for this garment is consistent with standard US pediatric growth charts, making it easier to select the correct fit for a growing child. The use of azo-free synthetic dyes ensures the "Royal Blue" variant has moderate resistance to UV fading.
Testing indicates that the plastic resin coil zipper lacks a locking pin, which can sometimes lead to the garment unzipping spontaneously during active play. The brushed finish that provides the soft hand-feel also removes some wall thickness from the base knit, which may lead to thinning at the elbows over time. To minimize pilling and micro-plastic shedding, it is helpful to wash the hoodie on a standard cycle with similar colors. The #5 zipper is designed for low torque, so it should be pulled gently to avoid splitting.
For a girls' alternative in a similar weight and cropped style, consider the Children's Place Cropped Hoodie. To keep your kids' rooms organized, you can browse our stackable toy bins.
