Oversized Hoodie For College: AliExpress Guide 2026 (Part 5)

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Pilling: minimal on the body, moderate under the arms where my backpack strap rubs every morning. Shrinkage: 3% in width, 2% in length. Negligible once it aired dry flat. Color fade: black stayed black. The navy variant faded maybe 10%, visible only when held next to a brand-new one. Stitching: one thread pulled at the left cuff seam around wash 32. Still holding.

Compare this to the HEEKO hoodie I tested, which was $9.99 che