Bruntwood Classic Full Zip Sweat Jacket - Mens & Ladies - 280GSM - Cotton/Polyester

I love a hoody, but the thicker winter ones have hoods which are just too bulky to lean against when sitting in a chair ( I’m in my 40’s but due to ill health my body prefers having support behind my head in a chair ) and when I’m putting on my many layers to go out for a walk trying to get a hood to lie flat under a down jacket is a 2 person job so I’ve been looking for a full zip sweat top without a hood for ages. I did find one by another brand but they were mainly designed for men which meant they were cut bigger round the shoulders and narrower round the hips so I never felt right in it.These though are cut much better to make them more unisex. Not as puffy round shoulders and stomach and not too tight around the hips so I’ve bought 4!My only very slight niggle is that I would have liked them slightly longer but as I have bought 4 it wasn’t enough to put me off!

I have to say, now I look again, that the illustration is truthful in that the sleeves are too long and too narrow. I have relatively thin arms but I didn't like the way the sleeves were all rucked up and gripped my arms tightly even though it fitted ok in other respects. It's also a lot flimsier and more lightweight than I expected. There is no heft at all and instead of standing up around the collar (as in the illustration) the zip flops untidily and the whole thing sags like it's had all the life washed out of it. Fine I suppose if you're after the scruffy look. Mine went back.

Quite a good quality fabric, although as I had to return it as being too small I didn’t see what it was like when it had been washed. It was neither too thick not too thin which was good for sport. However, it was too small despite being an XL which is what my husband usually takes so I was a little bit peeved when I had to pay the postage to return the item. I got a larger size in the same make from the same supplier but with a different distribution address which came with Prime and so would’ve had free returns. I don’t understand why there was this discrepancy so if you’re buying one make sure you buy a slightly bigger size and get it from the Free returns company.

If this is size S (chest 40-41) then it is too small, if it is size M (42-43) then it is a tight fit. I have returned both and am trying Regatta, If theirs aren't suitable thern I shall order size L (44-45), bear in mind my chest measurement is 41" over a sweatshirt, (recently confirmed), and size M (40-42) from other retailers fits me perfectly. I have given a 5* rating because the quality is excellent, but no stars at all for sizing

This is a really good value, comfortable and warm top. Zip is metal, seems sound enough. Re size, I'm about 44/45 chest and tall at M&S sizes. Ordered a XL and it's spot on for me. Sleeves are a good length

Ordered small but had to return and exchange for medium. It would help if it was made clear as to whether it was actual size of the garment or chest measurement with ease. So many variations these days. Having said that, I am pleased with the jacket, looks good and hopefully will wash and wear well. Customer service was excellent.

These jackets are worth every penny, very good quality with metal zips you very rarely see these days, on a cold day they keep the cold wather out. which is all anyone would ask for, i am so impressed i purchased 4 of these and have not regretted doing so.

I am so disappointed with these tops. I would have returned them but missed the return by date. I have washed each of them once and the back is hooped up and much too short. They have shrunk quite a lot despite cool wash.I definitely do not recommend this product.