A VELLURE hoodie is not just a layer you throw on when the weather turns. It is the piece that sets the tone for the whole fit. But if you have ever read a product page and wondered what "heavyweight fleece" or "500GSM" actually means, you are not alone. This guide breaks down the fabric, the fits and the styling so you know exactly what you are buying and how to wear it well.
What "heavyweight fleece" actually means
Fleece describes the fabric's structure, not its warmth on its own. A good fleece is brushed on the inside to create a soft, textured surface that traps air and holds heat, while the outer face stays smooth and structured. When we say heavyweight, we mean the fabric is dense and substantial rather than thin and flimsy.
That density is what you feel the moment you pick the garment up. A heavyweight hoodie keeps its shape through the shoulders and hood instead of collapsing, holds a clean silhouette over a tee, and layers without turning into a shapeless mass. It also wears in rather than wearing out, which is why heavyweight fleece sits at the centre of premium streetwear.
What 500GSM means, and why it matters
GSM stands for grams per square metre. It is the standard way fabric weight is measured, and the higher the number, the denser and heavier the cloth.
For context, a light summer sweatshirt might sit around 250–300GSM. A genuinely heavyweight hoodie starts around 400GSM and climbs from there. Our Grey Acid-Wash 500GSM Signature Hoodie sits at the top of that range: a limited-edition piece where the weight is the point. At 500GSM you get a hoodie that feels substantial in the hand, hangs with real structure, and delivers the kind of warmth and durability you expect from a premium layer.
A higher GSM is not automatically "better" for every situation. It is a trade-off: more weight, more warmth, more presence. If you want a hoodie that reads as a statement piece, go heavy. If you want something lighter for layering under a jacket in mild weather, a cotton-fleece set may suit you better.
Meet the VELLURE hoodie range
The range covers a few clear directions, so you can pick the one that fits how you actually dress.
The Grey Acid-Wash 500GSM Signature Hoodie is the heavyweight hero. The acid-wash finish gives each piece a distinct, lived-in look, and the 500GSM weight backs it up with real substance. Limited edition, and built to stand out.
The Vision Over Noise hoodies, available across colourways including cream, brown and pastel pink, carry the message that runs through the brand. Clean branding, soft-feel premium fabric, and a relaxed fit that works as the anchor of a coordinated set or on its own.
The zip-up and windbreaker styles, including the VELLURE Contrast Windbreaker Tracksuit, suit movement and layering. A zip-up is the practical choice for travel, training days and changeable UK weather, since you can regulate temperature without taking the layer off.
The cotton-fleece hooded tracksuits, such as the Navy Cotton Fleece Hooded Tracksuit V2 and the Black VELLURE Cotton Fleece Hooded Tracksuit V2, pair a soft-fleece hoodie with matching joggers for a complete, coordinated look with signature VL branding.
You can browse the full range on the VELLURE hoodies collection.
How to style a VELLURE hoodie
The coordinated set
The simplest and strongest look is the full set. Match a Vision Over Noise hoodie with its track pants for a clean, unified silhouette in a single colourway. Because the pieces are designed together, the proportions line up and the branding sits where it should. This is the look that carries "VISION OVER NOISE" best: one considered statement rather than a busy outfit.
Hoodie over a tee, with jeans or cargos
For everyday wear, size the hoodie to sit cleanly over a plain tee. Let a little of the tee show at the hem and collar for depth. Pair with straight or relaxed jeans, or cargos if you want a more technical, streetwear-leaning line. Keep the rest of the fit quiet and let the hoodie do the talking.
Zip-up over the top
A zip-up windbreaker over a hoodie is a layered look built for UK weather. Wear it open for movement and a relaxed drape, or zipped for a sharper, more aerodynamic shape. The contrast panelling on the windbreaker tracksuit gives the layer its own visual interest, so keep what is underneath simple.
Acid-wash as the centrepiece
The acid-wash hoodie is a statement piece, so build the outfit around it. Neutral bottoms, muted tones elsewhere, and let the finish take the focus. Treat it as the loudest element and let everything else support it.
Getting the fit right
Fit is where a good hoodie becomes a great one. A few things to check:
- Shoulders should sit close to your natural shoulder line, with the seam landing where your shoulder ends.
- Sleeves should reach the wrist without swallowing your hands.
- The hood should hold its shape when up and sit cleanly when down.
- Length should finish at or just below the hip, so it layers over a tee without riding up.
Most VELLURE hoodies run a regular-to-relaxed fit, designed to feel comfortable without tipping into oversized or baggy. If you are between sizes, think about how you plan to wear it: closer to the body for a clean look, or with room for layering underneath.
Looking after a heavyweight hoodie
Heavyweight fleece rewards a little care. Wash cool and inside out to protect the finish and any branding. Avoid high heat in the dryer, which can shrink the fabric and dull the brushed interior. Air dry where you can, and fold rather than hang heavy pieces so the shoulders keep their shape. Looked after properly, a heavyweight hoodie holds up for years, not seasons.
Join the vision
A hoodie is the most personal layer in a wardrobe. It is the one people see first, and the one you reach for most. Choosing the right weight, fit and finish is what separates a piece you tolerate from one you live in.
Explore the full range in the VELLURE hoodies collection, match it with a VELLURE tracksuit, and find the layer that fits how you move. Join the vision.