Target — Goodfellow & Co. vs Next Level Apparel: which sweatpant wins?
Both land in the budget tier — the Target — Goodfellow & Co. Goodfellow Knit Jogger at $25, the Next Level Apparel Santa Cruz Fleece Jogger at $26, just $1 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Target — Goodfellow & Co. | Next Level Apparel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25 | $26 |
| Material | Cotton/polyester knit fleece, ~8oz, brushed interior. | Combed cotton/polyester fleece, ~9oz, brushed interior. |
| Fit | Tapered jogger fit with elastic cuffs, true to size. | Tapered jogger fit with elastic cuffs, true to size. |
| Quality | Budget — soft and comfortable; the fleece thins and the cuffs slacken within a year. | Budget-plus — soft, even fleece and clean stitching; mid-weight not heavy. |
| Best for | Soft everyday lounging, casual tapered looks, and value shoppers. | Soft tapered loungewear, custom printing, and everyday value wear. |
| Care | Wash cold and tumble low to slow the fade and keep the soft hand. | Wash cold inside-out and tumble low to protect print and the soft hand. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are within $1 of each other, so it comes down to what you want out of a sweatpant. Lean Target — Goodfellow & Co. for soft everyday lounging, casual tapered looks, and value shoppers; pick Next Level Apparel for soft tapered loungewear, custom printing, and everyday value wear.
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