How Heavy Is a 265 g/m² Hoodie? A Plain Guide to Fabric Weight
, by Marius Grozavu , 3 min reading time
Grams per square metre is the clearest sign of whether a garment will hold its shape or collapse after a month. What each range feels like, how to check a garment you already own, and where our pieces sit.
Two hoodies can look identical in a photo and feel like different garments in your hands. The difference is almost always fabric weight, measured in grams per square metre (g/m²), and it is the one number most brands leave off the product page.
Here is what each range actually feels like, so you can judge a garment before you buy it.
What g/m² measures
Grams per square metre is the weight of one square metre of the fabric. More grams means more cotton in the same space: a denser knit, a more opaque fabric, and a garment that holds its shape instead of collapsing at the shoulders. It says nothing about softness, and it is not the same as thickness — a brushed fleece traps air and feels thicker than a dense jersey of the same weight.
The ranges, in plain terms
- 130–160 g/m² — the weight of most promotional and fast-fashion tees. Light, often semi-transparent over the shoulders, and prone to losing shape after a few washes.
- 170–200 g/m² — a proper summer tee. Opaque, light enough for August, with enough body to hang straight rather than cling.
- 220–240 g/m² — heavyweight tee territory. The fabric stands slightly away from the body and the collar keeps its shape. This is where most boxy and oversized cuts work properly.
- 260–290 g/m² — mid-weight hoodies and sweatshirts. Warm enough for spring and autumn, thin enough to wear under a jacket without bulk.
- 330–360 g/m² — heavyweight fleece. Structured, warm, and heavy enough that the hood stands up on its own.
- 400 g/m² and above — specialist territory. Very warm, very stiff at first, and slow to dry.
How to check a garment you already own
Hold it up to a window. If you can clearly see the outline of your hand through the shoulder, it is probably under 160 g/m². Then pinch the hem: a light jersey collapses between your fingers, while a 237 g/m² knit keeps a small amount of body. Finally, hang it on a hanger and look at the shoulder line. Heavier fabric falls in a straight vertical line; light fabric drapes inwards.
Heavier is not automatically better
A 350 g/m² hoodie in July is unwearable, and a 400 g/m² tee sits like cardboard until it has been washed several times. Heavier fabric also takes longer to dry and costs more to ship. The right weight depends on when you plan to wear the piece, not on which number is biggest.
Where our pieces sit
We publish the weight in the product title, so you never have to guess:
- Oversized Organic Tee — 200 g/m², GOTS-certified organic cotton, for summer.
- Oversized Heavyweight Tee — 237 g/m², the heaviest tee we make.
- Hare Cotton Hoodie — 265 g/m², with a touch of elastane.
- Kangaroo Hoodie — 280 g/m², brushed inside, the March-and-October piece.
- Oversized Hoodie, Mill-Dyed — 340 g/m², for real cold.
- Men's Wide-Leg Pants — 300 g/m² cotton with 5% elastane, heavy enough to fall in a clean line.
Browse the full range by weight in Men's Hoodies, Men's T-Shirts, Women's Hoodies and Women's T-Shirts.
The short version
If a product page does not tell you the fabric weight, that is usually the answer in itself. Ask for the number before you pay, whoever you buy from.
