420 GSM Heavyweight French Terry Pullover Hoodie | STRATA BX Armor
420 GSM organic cotton French terry. Architectural Boxy fit. Drawstring-free double-layer hood. Clean unbrushed face.
A 420 GSM boxy pullover hoodie that keeps the natural definition of dense cotton in view. STRATA BX Armor uses organic cotton three-end French terry with a compact, unbrushed outer face and an integral unbrushed loopback reverse. The controlled STRATA wash adds color depth without introducing the MX peached finish.
The Architectural Boxy cut combines a generous chest, dropped shoulders, and full-length set-in sleeves with a non-cropped body. A double-layer hood pairs the French terry outer with lighter, color-matched organic cotton jersey inside. There are no drawstrings, eyelets, or front zipper.
One wide kangaroo pocket has two reinforced angled entries into a shared pouch. The cuffs and hem use 7 cm rib trims. Burnt Umber offers warm, oxidized brown tones; Dark Earth gives a deeper brown expression. Raised white tiger-head embroidery contrasts with both.
Pair BX with denim or straight-leg pants as part of a contemporary essentials wardrobe.
Detail
Specification
Product family
420 GSM Signature Loopback Jersey
Main fabric
100% organic cotton, three-end French terry
Main fabric weight
420 GSM, 420 grams per square meter
Outer surface
Clean, compact, unbrushed French terry face; no Triple Carbon Peach
Main-fabric reverse
Unbrushed integral loopback; no fleece brushing
Collection finish
Controlled STRATA wash with restrained tonal variation
Fit and sleeves
Architectural Boxy; dropped shoulders and full-length set-in sleeves
Hood construction
Double layer; French terry outer and lighter organic cotton jersey lining
Hood lining
Color-matched organic cotton single jersey, 220–260 GSM
Hood opening
Clean, drawstring-free edge; front ends meet without overlap
Front construction
Continuous pullover front; no zipper, drawcord hardware, eyelets, or cord channel
Pocket
One wide kangaroo patch pocket; two angled openings into one shared pouch
Pocket reinforcement
Both ends of each hand opening reinforced
Cuffs and hem
2×2 rib, 7 cm finished height; included in sleeve and body lengths
Rib composition
95% organic cotton / 5% elastane
Branding
Raised white tiger-head chest embroidery and woven side label
Colors and sizes
Burnt Umber / Dark Earth; XS–2XL; unisex
STRATA washing gives the brown colorways tonal depth without changing BX into a peached style. The main terry face and loopback reverse form one fabric. The separate single-jersey lining is confined to the hood; it is not a body lining or an added terry backing.
MX Signature and BX Armor share the same Architectural Boxy pullover hoodie pattern: generous chest room, dropped shoulders, full-length set-in sleeves, and a non-cropped body. The hood and kangaroo pocket are part of this hoodie’s own construction, not additions to the raglan sweatshirt pattern.
Our size labels are intentionally generous. Start with the body-chest guide, then compare a hoodie you own with the finished measurements below. At a boundary between sizes, use your preferred proportions and layering needs rather than assuming a universal size conversion.
Recommended Body Chest
Size
Body chest - cm
Body chest - inches, approx.
XS
92–102
36.2–40.2
S
102–112
40.2–44.1
M
112–122
44.1–48.0
L
122–132
48.0–52.0
XL
132–142
52.0–55.9
2XL
142–152
55.9–59.8
Finished Pullover Hoodie Measurements
Size
Half chest
Body length
Shoulder width
Sleeve length
XS
58 / 22.83
70 / 27.56
53 / 20.87
59 / 23.23
S
63 / 24.80
72.5 / 28.54
55 / 21.65
60 / 23.62
M
68 / 26.77
75 / 29.53
57 / 22.44
61 / 24.02
L
73 / 28.74
77.5 / 30.51
59 / 23.23
62 / 24.41
XL
78 / 30.71
80 / 31.50
61 / 24.02
63 / 24.80
2XL
83 / 32.68
82.5 / 32.48
63 / 24.80
64 / 25.20
Body length includes the complete 7 cm hem rib. Sleeve length includes the complete 7 cm cuff.
Do not add either rib height to the figures above.
How to Measure
Measurement
How to measure
Body chest
Measure around the fullest part of your chest with the tape level and relaxed. This is a body circumference, not a flat garment width.
Half chest
Lay the hoodie flat. Measure straight across 2.5 cm vertically below the underarm intersections. This is the hoodie-specific measuring point, not the underarm-level method used on our T-shirts and some sweatshirts.
Body length
Move the hood clear. Measure from the high shoulder point at the shoulder/neck join straight down to the finished bottom edge, parallel to the center front. Include the full hem rib; do not include the hood.
Shoulder width
Measure straight across the back between the shoulder-to-sleeve seam intersections.
Sleeve length
Measure from the shoulder-to-sleeve seam intersection along the top sleeve fold to the finished cuff edge, including the complete cuff. Do not use a raglan or center-back-neck measurement.
Measure the garment dry and relaxed, without stretching the body or ribs. Check body length and sleeve length as well as chest width.
For additional guidance, see our Size & Fit Guide.
STRATA gives this heavyweight French terry a different color expression. A controlled wash introduces subtle tonal depth rather than aggressive acid washing or heavy distressing.
Color
Appearance
Chest embroidery
Burnt Umber
Warm, oxidized orange-brown with restrained washed depth.
White contrast
Dark Earth
Deep brown with controlled tonal variation.
White contrast
Both colors feature raised white tiger-head embroidery on the left chest.
The color name identifies the garment shade, not the embroidery color.
Our pullover hoodie quality standard applies to the finished French terry and the assembled garment, including the hood, pocket, and rib interfaces.
The table lists required performance criteria, not individual measured results for every color, size, or production lot.
Property
Required standard
Test reference
Finished main-fabric weight
420 GSM ±5% — 399–441 g/m²
ASTM D3776/D3776M
Fabric dimensional change
No more than 5% absolute change in shell length or width under the specified care test
AATCC TM135
Garment dimensional change
No more than 5% absolute change in finished garment length or width under the specified care test
AATCC TM150
Garment twist
No more than 3% after the specified care procedure
AATCC TM179
Outer-face pilling resistance
Grade 4 or higher at the product-specific test endpoint
ISO 12945-2
Wash colorfastness
Grade 4 or higher for color change and staining
ISO 105-C06
Dry rubbing colorfastness
Grade 4 or higher
ISO 105-X12
Wet rubbing colorfastness
Grade 4 or higher, including Burnt Umber and Dark Earth
ISO 105-X12
The standard also addresses seam security, pocket-entry reinforcement, rib recovery, embroidery retention, and the usability of the hood and shared kangaroo pouch after care. Shell, hood lining, and ribs are assessed for compatibility in the completed hoodie.
Care step
Instruction
Wash
Machine wash cold, maximum 30°C / 86°F, on a gentle cycle. Turn inside out and wash with similar colors. Wash dark colors separately.
Bleach
Do not bleach.
Dry
Do not tumble dry. Gently reshape and line dry in the shade without stretching the neck or shoulders.
Iron
Use low heat on the reverse only if permitted by the garment care label. Avoid direct heat or pressure on the embroidery and, on MX, the peached outer face.
For washing, drying, and ironing, follow the care label attached to your hoodie. Its instructions apply to the complete garment, including the French terry shell, organic cotton jersey hood lining, rib trims, and embroidery.
Do not use the laboratory methods in the quality table as home-care instructions.
Two surface finishes, one Architectural Boxy pullover hoodie fit. Both series use 420 GSM organic cotton three-end French terry with an unbrushed integral loopback reverse.
Detail
MX Signature
BX Armor
Outer face
Face-only Triple Carbon Peach; finely peached and matte
Clean, compact, unbrushed French terry face
Main-fabric reverse
Unbrushed integral knitted loops
The same unbrushed loopback construction
Fit and measurements
Architectural Boxy; dedicated pullover hoodie pattern with set-in sleeves
The same finished measurements and sleeve construction
Hood
Drawstring-free double-layer hood; French terry outer and 220–260 GSM organic cotton single-jersey lining
The same hood construction
Pocket
One wide kangaroo pocket; two angled entries into a shared pouch
The same pocket construction
Cuffs and hem
2×2 rib; 7 cm finished height
The same rib construction
Choose it for
A softer, peached outer surface
The natural definition of an unbrushed cotton face
Choose by the outer surface you prefer. Neither series adds drawstrings, eyelets, or a front zipper, and the MX finish does not turn the loopback interior into brushed fleece.
Question
Answer
Is BX brushed because its color is washed?
No. STRATA washing creates the restrained tonal color effect. BX keeps the French terry face unbrushed and does not receive Triple Carbon Peach.
Does BX fit differently from MX?
No. Both share the same Architectural Boxy pullover hoodie pattern, finished measurements, hood, kangaroo pocket, and rib construction. Choose between them for the outer surface.
Is the inside brushed fleece or fully lined?
The body’s French terry reverse has unbrushed knitted loops, not brushed fleece. Only the hood has a separate organic cotton single-jersey lining.
Are there adjustable cords or separate front pockets?
No. The hood is drawstring-free. The front has one wide kangaroo pouch with two hand entries, not two separate pockets divided by a zipper.
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