A hoodie for car journeys

Short answer: On a long car journey, a hoodie should be easy to take off along the way and double as a pillow. A light, soft fabric without stiff edges or thick seams is therefore the right choice, for the driver and passengers alike.

Easy to take off en route

A zip hoodie can be opened and removed without pulling it over your head. That helps in a car, where headroom is low and there is little space for your arms. Do it when the car is stopped or when you are a passenger. See the styles in bamboo hoodie men and look for one with a zip.

Comfortable to sit in

Thick seams across the back make themselves felt against the car seat after a couple of hours. The same goes for large prints, pockets with hard edges and buttons between you and the backrest. Choose a soft style without stiff details, so you can sit for a long time. See the soft styles in bamboo hoodie women.

Doubles as a pillow

Rolled up, a hoodie makes a useful neck rest on the passenger seat. You can also wedge it between shoulder and door if you want to rest. A soft fabric shapes itself to your neck and does not slip down as easily. That goes for all the styles in bamboo sweat for men and women.

The temperature keeps changing

Temperature in a car changes often. It is cold in the morning, and once the heater or the sun gets going, it soon becomes too warm. A hoodie you can open makes it easy to adjust. A light fabric is also better than a thick one, as it holds in less heat.

The hood and the seat belt

The hood bunches behind your neck and can push your head slightly forward from the headrest. Tuck it inside the collar, or choose a sweatshirt without a hood if you are driving. Also make sure the belt lies correctly across shoulder and hip, with no fabric bunched beneath it.

Breaks along the way

When you stop for a break, the hoodie is quick to pull back on if it is windy at the rest stop. A light fabric that barely creases still looks tidy after lying rolled up on the seat. Keep your phone in a zipped pocket so it does not fall out as you step out of the car.

Pack it right

Put the hoodie at the top of your bag or on the back seat, where you can reach it. Rolled up, it takes less space than folded and creases less. If you bring several layers, put the thinnest innermost and the hoodie on the outside. Then you can swap layers quickly without unpacking.

After the journey

A hoodie worn all day in a warm car often just needs air. Hang it up loosely overnight. If you sweated in it or it still smells, wash it at a low temperature and hang it to dry. Then it is ready for the next trip, soft and still in shape.

Frequently asked questions

Does the hoodie crease from being rolled up

A little, but bamboo viscose smooths itself out when hung up. Put it on a hanger when you arrive, and most of the folds will be gone before long.

Is a hoodie too warm in a car

With the heater on, yes. That is why a zip is handy, so you can open up as the car warms and close it again when you stop in cool weather.

What about the hood against the headrest

It adds some bulk. Tuck it inside the collar, or choose a sweatshirt without a hood, and your head will rest more naturally against the headrest all the way.