Necklines, Hoods & Collars
The neckline sets the character of a sweat and how warm it keeps you. This hub explains the main hoodie and sweatshirt necklines, hoods and collars, so a product name tells you the shape before you see it. Browse men's hoodies and sweatshirts (/collections/mens-sweatshirts-jumpers-hoodies).
Open necklines
Crew Neck
The classic round, ribbed sweatshirt neckline.
What defines it
A crew neck is a plain round neckline finished with a ribbed collar, the original sweatshirt shape that sits at the base of the neck.
Who it suits
It suits clean layering under jackets and shirts. Browse men's hoodies and sweatshirts (/collections/mens-sweatshirts-jumpers-hoodies).
Funnel Neck
A tall, standing collar with no hood.
What defines it
A funnel neck rises into a soft standing collar around the throat without a hood, giving extra warmth and a modern look.
Who it suits
It suits cold days and a sleeker silhouette.
Mock Neck
A short stand collar that sits at the throat.
What defines it
A mock neck is a short standing collar, lower than a funnel, that finishes neatly at the throat for a clean, minimal neckline.
Who it suits
It suits a smart, minimal casual look.
Hooded necklines
Fixed Hood
A permanent hood built into the sweat.
What defines it
A fixed hood is sewn to the neckline and shaped with a drawcord, the standard hood on most pullover and zip hoodies.
Who it suits
It suits everyday casual warmth and cover. Browse women's hoodies and sweatshirts (/collections/womens-sweatshirts-hoodies).
Lined Hood
A double-layer hood for extra warmth and body.
What defines it
A lined hood uses two fabric layers so it holds its shape, sits up better and adds warmth around the head and neck.
Who it suits
It suits colder wear and a structured hood.
Drawcord Hood
A hood you cinch closed with cords.
What defines it
A drawcord hood threads cords through the hood edge so you can pull it tighter against wind and rain, often with metal or tipped ends.
Who it suits
It suits outdoor and active casual wear.
Zip necklines
Full-Zip Neck
A zip that opens the sweat all the way down.
What defines it
A full-zip neck runs the zip from hem to collar or hood, letting the sweat work as an openable light-jacket layer.
Who it suits
It suits easy layering and on-off wear.
Quarter & Half-Zip Neck
A short neck zip on a stand or funnel collar.
What defines it
A quarter or half-zip neck adds a short zip at a stand collar so you can open the throat for air or close it for warmth, without a full opening.
Who it suits
It suits a smarter, sporty pullover layer.
Frequently asked questions
What is a funnel neck sweatshirt?
A funnel neck is a sweatshirt with a tall, soft standing collar around the throat and no hood. It gives extra warmth at the neck and a cleaner, more modern line than a hood. It sits between a crew neck and a hood in warmth, and works well as a smart-casual layer under a coat or on its own.
Is a lined hood worth it?
A lined hood uses two layers of fabric, so it holds its shape, stands up better when down, and adds noticeable warmth around the head and neck. It is worth it if you actually wear the hood up in cold or wind. If you mostly leave the hood down for looks, a single-layer hood is lighter and sits flatter.
What neckline is warmest?
For coverage, a lined fixed hood worn up is warmest because it wraps the head and neck. Among the open necklines, a funnel neck traps the most heat at the throat, followed by a mock neck, with a plain crew neck the coolest. A zip lets you vent or close the neck to fine-tune warmth through the day.