Choosing a hoodie should not be a coin toss. At VELLURE, the range is deliberately built around three distinct jobs: the heavyweight statement layer, the soft everyday set, and the light technical zip-up. Each is made for a different kind of day, and each wears differently. This guide breaks down what actually separates them, so your next VELLURE hoodie fits the way you move.
What hoodie weight actually means
Weight is measured in GSM - grams per square metre. It describes how dense the fabric is, and it shapes almost everything you feel: warmth, drape, structure and how the hoodie holds its shape over time.
- Lower GSM fleece is lighter and more flexible - ideal for layering and milder days.
- Higher GSM fleece is denser and more substantial - it stands up on its own, feels premium in hand and keeps its silhouette.
None of these is "better". The right weight depends on whether you want a hoodie that disappears under a jacket or one that does the talking.
The 500GSM heavyweight: Grey Acid-Wash Signature Hoodie
The Grey Acid-Wash 500GSM Signature Hoodie is the densest piece in the VELLURE hoodie line, and it is a limited edition. At 500GSM it carries real weight - the kind you notice the moment you pick it up. The acid-wash finish gives the grey a distinctly worn-in, individual look, so no two pieces read exactly the same.
Choose it when:
- you want a hoodie that works as the main layer, not a mid-layer;
- you like structure and a heavier drape over a tee;
- you want a limited piece that signals you were paying attention when it dropped.
It is the one to reach for when the outfit needs a centrepiece.
Cotton fleece: the Vision Over Noise hoodies
The cotton-fleece side of the range centres on the Vision Over Noise family - the cream, brown and pastel pink hooded tracksuits, plus the Black VELLURE Cotton Fleece Hooded Tracksuit V2 and the Navy Cotton Fleece Hooded Tracksuit V2. These run to a clean, regular fit rather than an oversized or baggy cut, so they sit sharp rather than swamping you.
Cotton fleece is soft to the touch and comfortable from the first wear, which is why the matching hoodie-and-jogger sets are the everyday workhorse of the collection. The V2 pieces carry the signature white VL and VELLURE branding on the chest and leg, a smaller outlined VL detail at the sleeve, and VISION OVER NOISE across the front edge of the hood. The cream, brown and pastel pink tracksuits pair a relaxed hooded top with open-bottom matching pants in a premium soft-feel fabric.
Choose cotton fleece when:
- you want one set that handles everyday wear without a break-in period;
- you prefer a coordinated look over a single statement piece;
- comfort and a regular fit matter more than maximum weight.
If you are building around the brand's ethos rather than a single garment, the VELLURE Hoodies collection gathers these styles in one place.
The zip-up: VELLURE Contrast Windbreaker Tracksuit
The VELLURE Contrast Windbreaker Tracksuit is the lightest and most technical of the three. It combines a zip-up hooded windbreaker with matching tapered bottoms in a sharp colour-block finish. Because it is lightweight, it is built for travel, training days and changeable weather - a layer you can put on and take off as the day shifts.
Choose the zip-up when:
- you want adjustable coverage and easy on-off layering;
- you are moving between indoors and out;
- you want a complete two-piece set with a technical feel.
Two details worth knowing
First, colourway changes the construction, so read the product page. The British Racing Green Tracksuit, for example, is a pullover hoodie with cuffed joggers in 100% cotton fleece and a slim VELLURE puff-print logo - it is a pullover set, not a zip-up. Second, keep it simple: each VELLURE hoodie is designed clean, with no hoodie drawstrings, so the fit and branding carry the look.
How to choose between them
| If you want... | Choose |
|---|---|
| Maximum weight and a limited statement piece | Grey Acid-Wash 500GSM Signature Hoodie |
| An everyday soft coordinated set in a regular fit | Vision Over Noise or cotton-fleece V2 hooded tracksuits |
| A light, technical zip-up for layering and travel | Contrast Windbreaker Tracksuit |
A simple rule: pick the 500GSM when the hoodie is the outfit, cotton fleece when the hoodie is your daily default, and the zip-up when the weather or the plan keeps changing.
Sizing and fit
The cotton-fleece and Vision Over Noise sets are cut to a regular streetwear fit; if you like a roomier feel or plan to layer a heavier hoodie underneath, size up. The 500GSM Signature Hoodie runs dense and structured, so it sits closer to the body than a lightweight fleece would - take your usual size unless you want extra room. Always check the size guide on the individual product page, since fit varies slightly between styles and colourways.
Price and availability
VELLURE pieces are stocked in limited runs, and prices and sizes can change between drops. Confirm the live price in GBP and the availability of your size on the specific Shopify product page before you order rather than relying on a saved figure.
The bottom line
A VELLURE hoodie is not one product - it is a choice between weight, softness and layering. The 500GSM Signature Hoodie wins when you want presence and a limited drop. The cotton-fleece Vision Over Noise sets win for everyday comfort in a coordinated fit. The Contrast Windbreaker wins when you need light, adjustable coverage. Match the weight to the job, and the hoodie does the rest.
Join the vision.