Kids Hoodies – Soft Cotton Fleece Hoodies for Active Kids

Kids hoodies cover youth XS through XL in two styles: pullover and full-zip. Both use an 80/20 cotton-to-polyester fleece blend that stays warm through recess, school corridors, and outdoor afternoons without becoming too heavy for indoor wear. The cotton-dominant blend is soft against the face and neck; the polyester reinforces the cuffs, hem, and hood binding so the shape holds through a full school year of washing.

Kids Hoodie Styles: Pullover and Full-Zip

Pullover hoodies are the warmer choice because the closed front retains heat better with no zip gap. They stay in position during outdoor play; a full-zip that gets unzipped acts as a jacket, while a pullover stays as a mid-layer. Full-zip hoodies are easier to remove during PE sessions or when a child needs to take off a layer quickly. Zip styles also allow temperature adjustment: partially unzipping works without removing the hoodie entirely. Both styles include a kangaroo pocket and an adjustable drawstring hood. For most school-age children, the pullover is the everyday choice and the zip works better for sport.

Sizing Kids Hoodies: XS to XL (Ages 5 to 15)

Youth hoodie sizes run XS (approximately age 5-6, chest 23-24 inches), S (age 7-8, chest 25-26 inches), M (age 9-10, chest 27-28 inches), L (age 11-12, chest 29-30 inches), and XL (age 13-15, chest 31-32 inches). Hoodies are worn over a t-shirt or long sleeve, so use the chest measurement on the product page rather than age alone. If your child is at the top of a size band or prefers room for a long sleeve underneath, size up. For a hoodie that goes under a jacket as a mid-layer, true-to-size avoids bulk at the shoulders. Boys and girls cuts are both available: most children do well with the standard cut regardless of gender.

Kids Hoodies for School and Casual Wear

Solid navy, grey, and black hoodies are the reliable choice for school layering in settings where hooded garments are permitted. They go over a long-sleeve shirt for cold classrooms and under a waterproof jacket for outdoor mornings without adding bulk. Graphic and colour-block styles suit casual afternoons and weekends. For school PE or sport days when the hoodie needs to come off and back on quickly, a zip-up is more practical. Plain hoodies also double as a lightweight outer layer on mild days when a jacket would be too warm.

Cotton Fleece Kids Hoodies: Fabric and Care

Kids hoodies in this range use an 80/20 cotton-to-polyester fleece blend. The cotton provides softness and a natural feel against the face and neck; the polyester adds durability and shape retention so the cuffs and hood binding hold their form through repeated washing. The interior is brushed fleece: the brushing process raises the fibre surface to create a warmer interior without adding weight. All pieces are pre-shrunk. Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. Zip hoodies closed before washing to protect the zipper teeth and prevent snagging. Wash inside out to reduce surface pilling over the season.

For crewneck styles without a hood, browse kids sweatshirts. For the same pullover and zip styles in sizes covering ages 10 to 16, see youth hoodies.