Puff Boys with Bibles Midweight Crewneck

This is the sweatshirt he reaches for on the way out the door, wears to church, and keeps coming back to once the weather turns, with the Boys with Bibles wordmark in a wavy puff print across the chest that you can feel as well as see. The fleece is midweight at 8.5 oz, warm enough to carry him through a cold morning and light enough that he won't overheat once he's inside. It comes in adult and youth fits, so father and son can wear the same sweatshirt, and both are the kind of classic crewneck that becomes a daily go-to.

The fabric

An 8.5 oz (280 gsm) cotton and polyester blend fleece built with a 32-singles face yarn for a smooth outer surface. Classic Navy and Storm Blue are solid colors, so they run 80% cotton and 20% polyester, with the 32-singles face keeping the outside soft and even rather than rough or pilled. The inside is brushed fleece that traps warmth without the weight of a heavyweight hoodie, which is exactly what you want for a sweatshirt that gets worn indoors as much as out.

How it fits

A standard fit through the body with a generous spec in both the adult and youth cut, easy to wear on its own or layered over a tee. The 1x1 ribbing at the collar, cuffs and waistband holds its stretch, so everything stays in place instead of drooping out after repeated wear, and the youth cut gives him room to move and grow into it.

Construction and finishing

Split-stitch double needle sewing on all seams for durability that holds up to constant wear. Twill neck tape reinforces the collar and keeps it from stretching out, which is usually the first thing to go on a crewneck. These details are what separate a sweatshirt that lasts years from one that sags after a season, and let it get handed down to a younger brother.

Choosing a fit and color

Adult runs true to adult sizing, X-Small through 5X-Large in Classic Navy and X-Small through 3X-Large in Storm Blue. Youth covers Small through X-Large in both colors. Pick the fit first, then the color and size. Check the size chart against his measurements before ordering, especially for a younger wearer, since kids grow through a size fast.

Buying this as a gift

This is a safe gift for a teenager or a young man who is particular about how his clothes fit and feel, and just as easy for a boy who has opinions about what he wears. A soft, well-made crewneck is something most guys never buy enough of for themselves, so it's an easy one to get right. Check the size chart before you order to land the right fit.

Specs

• Midweight 8.5 oz (280 gsm) cotton and polyester blend fleece, 80% cotton 20% polyester in Classic Navy and Storm Blue
• 32-singles face yarn for a smooth, soft outer surface
• Split-stitch double needle sewing on all seams
• Twill neck tape
• 1x1 ribbing at the collar, cuffs and waistband
• Standard fit with a generous spec in both adult and youth

Size and fit

Standard cut with a generous spec in both fits, so most take their normal size. Adult runs true to adult sizing and Youth runs true to standard kids' sizing. A full size chart is available on this page, so check it against his measurements before ordering to get the fit right the first time.

Care

• Machine wash cold with like colors
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry
• Do not dry clean
• Do not iron if printed
• Line dry in shade

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