Stone Island Sweatshirts: Hoodies and Crewnecks
A centrepiece of the casual wardrobe, the Stone Island sweatshirt comes in two main families: the hoodie, with its hood, and the crewneck, with its round neckline. Behind their apparent simplicity lies all the expertise of the Italian brand — dense cotton, garment dyeing and the iconic badge. Here is our guide to choosing the right one for you.
Hoodie or crewneck: two styles, one DNA
The hoodie (hooded sweatshirt)
A hood, a kangaroo pocket on most models, an unapologetically streetwear look: the hoodie is the casual piece par excellence. Worn on its own or layered under a jacket or gilet, it instantly anchors a casual look.
The crewneck (round neck)
Cleaner in style, the crewneck plays the card of elegant understatement: a round neck, a sharp cut, and the badge as its only signature. It is the sweatshirt that goes anywhere, from everyday wear to dressier settings.
What sets a Stone Island sweatshirt apart
- Dense, durable cotton: heavy fleece, sturdy ribbing, even stitching — sweatshirts built to last and keep their shape.
- Garment dyeing: most models are dyed after they are made, which gives deep, slightly irregular and unique colours — we explain the process in our article on garment dyeing.
- The compass badge: sewn on the left sleeve and removable thanks to its two buttons — everything you need to know is in our article on the Stone Island compass badge.
The sweatshirt, an iconic piece of the casual look
From the British terraces to today's streetwear scene, the Stone Island sweatshirt — and the hoodie in particular — has become a style marker in its own right. Paired with raw denim jeans or cargo trousers and a pair of sneakers, it embodies the relaxed elegance we describe in our article on Stone Island and casual culture.
Sweatshirt or jumper: how to choose?
The sweatshirt (cotton fleece) is the casual piece, perfect for every day and easy to care for. The jumper (knit, wool or knitted cotton) offers a dressier look and more warmth for the same thickness. The two complement each other in a wardrobe: also discover our collection of Stone Island jumpers.
Which size should you choose?
The cuts are generally fitted, in the Italian spirit. For a classic fit, stick to your usual size; for a roomier or layered effect, go one size up. The safest approach: compare the measurements given on our product pages — measured flat on the actual piece — with a sweatshirt you already own.
New or pre-owned?
The sweatshirt is one of the most accessible ways into the brand's world, and it holds its value well — we explain why in why Stone Island is so sought after. When buying pre-owned, check the condition of the fleece, the ribbing and the badge: at NB08, every piece goes through a full authentication process before it goes on sale.
Caring for your sweatshirt
Wash inside out, at a low temperature, with similar colours; remove the badge beforehand using its two buttons; air-dry rather than tumble-dry to preserve the fleece and the colour. A slight change in colour over time is normal on garment-dyed pieces — it is even part of their charm.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a Stone Island hoodie and a crewneck?
The hoodie is the hooded sweatshirt, streetwear in spirit; the crewneck is the round-neck sweatshirt, more understated and versatile. Both share the same cotton quality and the same badge.
Where is the badge on a Stone Island sweatshirt?
As on the jackets, the compass badge is sewn on the left sleeve, attached by two buttons that make it removable.
Do Stone Island sweatshirts shrink in the wash?
Washing at a low temperature and air-drying preserve the dimensions and the colour. Avoid the tumble dryer, the main cause of cotton shrinkage.
Discover our Stone Island sweatshirts
Browse our collection of Stone Island sweatshirts — hoodies and crewnecks, both new and authenticated pre-owned — complete the look with our gilets for layering, or explore our full Stone Island selection.
