{"product_id":"knickerbocker-metro-waffle-full-zip-hoodie","title":"Knickerbocker - Metro Waffle Full-zip Hoodie","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnickerbocker’s Metro Waffle Full Zip Hoodie takes one of the most familiar pieces in everyday clothing and gives it considerably more substance than the standard cotton sweatshirt. Built around two separate heavyweight cotton fabrics, the hoodie pairs a dense 425gsm brushed fleece exterior with a full 10oz thermal waffle lining. The result is a piece designed less like a basic layering sweatshirt and more like a substantial cold weather layer that can sit somewhere between a hoodie and a light jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer fabric is a 425gsm 100% cotton brushed fleece knitted in Portugal. At that weight, the material has noticeably more body and structure than the lighter fleece commonly used for everyday sweatshirts. The brushed interior surface of the fleece creates softness and additional loft, while the heavier knit helps the garment hold its shape rather than collapsing against the body. It gives the Metro Hoodie the substantial feel expected from heavyweight sportswear while keeping the comfort that makes a full zip sweatshirt easy to wear regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat really separates it from a conventional heavyweight hoodie is the second fabric underneath. Knickerbocker fully lines the garment with a 10oz 100% cotton thermal, also knitted in Portugal. Rather than simply increasing the weight of the fleece, the thermal creates another insulating layer inside the garment. Its waffle structure forms small raised cells across the fabric, increasing surface area and creating spaces where warm air can be retained close to the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaffle knit fabrics have long been used for thermal underwear and cold weather base layers for exactly this reason. The texture adds warmth without requiring the fabric to become excessively dense or rigid. Here, Knickerbocker effectively takes that principle and builds it directly into the hoodie. Instead of wearing a thermal underneath a sweatshirt, the two are combined into a single garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination also changes how the hoodie feels when worn. The fleece shell provides the smooth, substantial exterior and familiar appearance of classic athletic wear, while the waffle lining gives the inside considerably more texture and insulation. Because both layers are cotton, the garment retains the natural hand and breathability associated with cotton sportswear rather than relying on synthetic insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat construction should make the Metro particularly useful through the colder part of the year. It has enough substance to function as an outer layer through cool transitional weather, while the full thermal lining makes it well suited to being worn underneath heavier coats and jackets once temperatures drop. The full zip construction also gives it more flexibility than a pullover hoodie, particularly when moving between indoor and outdoor environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnickerbocker uses a custom two way YKK developed zipper through the front. The two way design allows the zipper to open from both the top and bottom, which becomes especially useful on a heavier, longer wearing layer. Opening the lower zipper slightly can create more room around the waist when sitting, driving or layering the hoodie over other garments without needing to completely unzip the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA utility pocket on the sleeve introduces a small functional detail while keeping the rest of the hoodie relatively restrained. Rather than filling the garment with decorative elements, the focus remains on fabric, proportion and construction. That understated approach is consistent with Knickerbocker’s broader take on traditional American sportswear, familiar silhouettes that are refined through material choice and manufacturing rather than excessive detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relaxed fit is important considering the amount of fabric being used. Instead of cutting the hoodie close to the body, Knickerbocker leaves enough room for the heavyweight shell and thermal lining to sit comfortably without feeling overly restrictive. There is also enough space to layer a T shirt, thermal or lighter shirt underneath while still allowing the hoodie to retain its intended silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the fleece and thermal fabrics are knitted in Portugal, with the completed garment also manufactured there. Keeping the knitting and garment production within Portugal places the emphasis on the textile itself, which is ultimately what makes this hoodie different. There is nothing particularly complicated about the basic idea of a full zip sweatshirt, but combining a 425gsm fleece shell with a complete 10oz thermal lining changes the way the garment functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the kind of piece that makes the most sense once handled. From the outside it remains a clean, relatively straightforward zip hoodie. The weight, layered construction and waffle interior are what reveal how much more material is involved. For anyone accustomed to traditional heavyweight sweatshirts, the Metro pushes that concept further by effectively combining two cold weather cotton layers into one garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnickerbocker Metro Waffle Full Zip Hoodie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavyweight cold weather construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% cotton outer shell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e425gsm brushed cotton fleece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFleece knitted in Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull thermal lining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% cotton thermal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10oz waffle knit lining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThermal fabric knitted in Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaffle construction creates additional loft and insulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo layer cotton construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft brushed fleece exterior fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstantial structured hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom YKK developed zipper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo way front zipper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve utility pocket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelaxed fit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for layering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable as a substantial mid layer or cool weather outer layer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Portugal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShop more styles from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/privateandco.ca\/collections\/knickerbocker\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Knickerbocker\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnickerbocker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made with a 425gsm 100% cotton brushed fleece shell and fully lined in a separate 10oz 100% cotton thermal waffle knit. Both fabrics are knitted in Portugal. The combination creates considerably more weight and insulation than a conventional single layer sweatshirt while keeping the garment entirely cotton. Wash cold and leave to dry in the shade. Avoid high heat when drying, particularly with a substantial all cotton garment where heat can encourage unnecessary shrinkage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut with a relaxed fit that allows the heavyweight fleece and thermal lining to sit comfortably without making the garment feel restrictive. The additional room also makes it suitable for layering over a T shirt, thermal or lighter shirt. We recommend using our garment measurements and comparing them with a hoodie you already own before selecting your size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnickerbocker Metro Waffle Full Zip Hoodie, made in Portugal from 425gsm brushed cotton fleece with a full 10oz cotton thermal waffle lining and custom two way YKK zipper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knickerbocker","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Navy","offer_id":48336892854459,"sku":"B330613","price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Navy","offer_id":48388026237115,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large \/ Navy","offer_id":48336892887227,"sku":"X334477","price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large \/ Navy","offer_id":48336892919995,"sku":"E039487","price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL \/ Navy","offer_id":48336892952763,"sku":"924349B","price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/8688\/2235\/files\/Metro_Waffle_Hoodie_Navy_Front.jpg?v=1788895373","url":"https:\/\/privateandco.ca\/products\/knickerbocker-metro-waffle-full-zip-hoodie","provider":"Private \u0026 Co. 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