Madewell vs Aritzia: which zip-up wins?
Both land in the mid tier — the Madewell Madewell MWL Zip-Up Hoodie at $88, the Aritzia Aritzia TNA Cozy Zip Hoodie at $88. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Madewell | Aritzia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $88 | $88 |
| Material | Soft cotton-blend fleece with a brushed interior, sometimes blended with modal or recycled fibers for drape. | Plush polyester-blend Cozy Fleece with a soft, lofted hand designed for comfort and warmth. |
| Fit | Slightly cropped, easy through the body; true to size with a contemporary women's-leaning silhouette. | Relaxed, slightly oversized lounge cut; size down for a less slouchy line. |
| Quality | Smooth-running zipper, tidy coverstitched seams and a structured hood; finishing is neat and consistent. | Smooth zipper, soft ribbed trims and clean seams; finishing supports the cozy, casual intent. |
| Best for | Everyday casual layering for shoppers who want a soft, put-together fleece over a strictly athletic one. | Comfort and lounge-focused shoppers wanting a plush, relaxed zip hoodie in a popular soft fleece. |
| Care | Machine wash cold on gentle and lay flat or tumble dry low to preserve the soft hand and shape. | Machine wash cold gentle and tumble dry low; wash inside out to keep the plush surface lofted. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are priced identically, so it comes down to what you want out of a zip-up. Lean Madewell for everyday casual layering for shoppers who want a soft, put-together fleece over a strictly athletic one; pick Aritzia for comfort and lounge-focused shoppers wanting a plush, relaxed zip hoodie in a popular soft fleece.
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