Performance zip-up hoodie product image (primary)
Front view of a light heather grey zip-up hoodie with a two-piece hood, drawstrings, full-length center zipper, kangaroo pocket, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a small dark embroidered logo on the chest.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Performance Zip-Up Hoodie

5/5 (2)
CA$198.00CAD
In Stock

The Polo Ralph Lauren Performance Zip-Up Hoodie is a full-zip hoodie constructed from thick, structured cotton jersey. It features an adjustable drawstring hood, a kangaroo pocket, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a small embroidered rider logo on the chest. Available in a light heather grey finish, it includes a full-length metal zipper and is designed for casual wear and layering.

Material
thick structured cotton jersey
Gender
male
Style
casual, athleisure, sporty
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear

Specifications

Performance zip-up hoodie made from thick structured cotton jersey, featuring an embroidered rider logo, adjustable drawstring hood, full-length zip, and kangaroo pocket.

Thick structured cotton jersey, adjustable drawstring hood, full-length zip closure, kangaroo pocket, embroidered rider logo

Material
thick structured cotton jersey
Style
casual, athleisure, sporty
Occasion
casual, everyday, weekend
Gender
male
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear

Additional Attributes

  • embroidered rider logo
  • adjustable drawstring hood
  • full-length zip closure
  • kangaroo pocket
  • thick structured cotton jersey
  • performance-oriented design
  • regular fit silhouette

Product Insights

A 198 CAD Polo Ralph Lauren zip-up hoodie whose core promise is a cool-weather layering piece: its body and hood use a 66% cotton/34% recycled polyester blend that is denser and more shape-holding than pure cotton, and it is meant to be worn over a tee or under a shell rather than as a deep-winter outer layer, which is its main tradeoff — warmth stops short of cold-weather outerwear. Its single small embroidered rider logo sits on the left chest and drives the care requirement: wash cold to keep the stitching flat, since hot washing or tumble drying can warp or bubble the embroidery. The offer is unusually flat and simple: fifteen color-and-size combinations, three colorways split into one dark, one light and one mid-tone neutral for layering, each running SMALL through XX-LARGE with the top size present in every color, all in stock at the same 198 CAD with no variant surcharge. What is not resolved by the claims is depth of field evidence — the rating rests on 2 reviews.

Verified claims

Logo
Hot washing or tumble drying can warp or bubble the embroidered rider logo.
Fabric
Body and hood are a 66% cotton/34% recycled polyester blend, denser and more shape-holding than pure cotton.
Warmth
Warms as a cool-weather layer over a tee or under a shell, not a deep-winter outer layer
Colorway
The three colorways are one dark, one light and one mid-tone neutral for layering
Price parity
All 15 color-and-size combinations cost the same flat $198 CAD.
Options
Black, Light Grey and Navy each carry the full SMALL-to-XX-LARGE size range, all in stock.
Size range
Fifteen variants: every color runs SMALL through XX-LARGE, top size in all three.
Variant pricing
All fifteen color-and-size combinations carry the same 198 CAD price.
Embroidery
One small embroidered rider logo on the left chest; wash cold to keep the stitching flat.

Product record

Title
Performance Zip-Up Hoodie
Brand
Polo Ralph Lauren
Price
198 CAD
Availability
In stock
Rating
2 reviews

Buying Guide

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Performance Zip-Up Hoodie: Choose this if you want a Polo Ralph Lauren full-zip hoodie with an embroidered rider logo, adjustable drawstring hood, kangaroo pocket, and ribbed cuffs and hem in a thick, structured cotton jersey. The body and hood lining are a 66% cotton and 34% recycled polyester blend (the rib is 98% cotton with 2% spandex), so it is not a 100% cotton garment. It comes in Black, Light Grey, and Navy/Midnight Blue across sizes Small through XX-Large.[1]Embroidered Logo Colour-Block Hoodie: Choose this if you want a colour-block pullover hoodie with 90s-inspired styling from Polo Ralph Lauren, featuring a dark charcoal body, contrasting navy and blue sleeves, a light heather hood, and a small white embroidered logo on the chest. It is made of stretch cotton structured thick jersey (98% cotton, 2% spandex) with a drawstring hood, kangaroo pocket, and ribbed hem and cuffs, offered in sizes SMALL through X-LARGE. Note that the image analysis describes the drawcord aglets inconsistently (black plastic in one image, metal in another), so the exact hardware may vary.[2,3,4,5]Embroidered Rider Zip-Neck Sweatshirt: Choose this if you want a Polo Ralph Lauren quarter-zip with a high mock neck, a small embroidered rider logo on the chest, and finely ribbed trim at the hem and cuffs. It is made of thick cotton jersey with a velvety feel (69% cotton, 29% viscose, 2% nylon) and comes in beige in sizes small through extra-large. Note that this colorway is the only one listed, and the pictured size medium is the reference shown in the listing image.[6,7,8]

Image Analysis

3 images
Performance zip-up hoodie product image (primary)
01

Product

Front view of a light heather grey zip-up hoodie with a two-piece hood, drawstrings, full-length center zipper, kangaroo pocket, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a small dark embroidered logo on the chest.

  • Overall silhouetteCenter-front view of a long-sleeve zip hoodie with a relaxed fitted torso, two-piece hood that lies open, and ribbed hem sitting at the waist.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high)
  • Material appearanceSmooth knit fabric with a soft, slightly heathered texture and matte finish visible across the body and sleeves.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.54 (medium)
  • Hood and drawstringsTwo-piece hood with two hanging drawstrings that end near upper chest; drawstrings are a noticeably darker grey than the body.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Center zipperFull-length metal zipper centered on the front with visible slider at mid-chest and narrow zipper tape matching the garment color.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Kangaroo pocketFront kangaroo pocket with visible topstitching and angled entry seams; pocket sits across lower front panel above the hem.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Ribbed cuffs and hemRibbed knit cuffs at sleeve ends and a ribbed hem band at the waist matching the body color.
    3 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Embroidered chest logoSmall dark embroidered motif on the left chest area (wearer's left) contrasting with the light grey fabric.
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (high)

Other

Studio product shot showing a model wearing the hoodie over a white collared shirt, standing against a neutral beige backdrop with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.

  • Model stylingMale model wearing a black baseball cap and a white collared polo shirt visible under the open zipper; left hand in pocket and right arm relaxed by side.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.00 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Watch propSilver-tone wristwatch with a dark strap visible on the model's right wrist resting near the hem of the hoodie.
    1 regionx 0.68 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Background and lightingPlain mottled beige studio backdrop with soft, diffused lighting and minimal directional shadows around the model.
  • Image crop and framingFull torso crop centered on the model from head to just below the waist; legs and hands partially visible; no packaging or hang tags visible.

Colors

light heather grey· main body#EDEDF2charcoal grey· drawstringsblack· embroidered logo
Performance zip-up hoodie product image 2
02

Product

Rear view of a light heather gray zip-up hoodie worn by a model, showing the back panel, attached hood, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and a ribbed hem.

  • Back panelFlat continuous back panel of the hoodie with no visible seams, prints, or pockets on the rear surface.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Attached hoodSingle-piece hood attached at the neckline with visible center back fold and a slight ridge where the hood meets the body.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Sleeve cuffsRibbed knit cuffs at sleeve ends matching the hoodie color; sleeves are pushed slightly and show fabric folds above cuffs.
    2 regionsx 0.21 · y 0.60 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.60 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Ribbed hemWide ribbed waistband at the bottom of the hoodie in the same color and knit as the cuffs.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Fabric textureSmooth knit fleece appearance with subtle heathered fine-fiber texture visible across the back and hood.

Other

Studio shot showing a model from the rear wearing a dark cap and black pants against a neutral mottled backdrop with soft even lighting and minimal shadow.

  • Model and poseMale model shown from the rear with head turned slightly to the right, right arm relaxed and left arm slightly bent; hoodie worn over a white collar that is partially visible.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.02 · w 0.72 · h 0.96 (high)
  • HatDark baseball cap with small red embroidered text or logo on the back left of the cap; text is not fully legible at this resolution.Partial
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • BackgroundEven, neutral beige mottled backdrop used for studio photography with no visible props or packaging.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with gentle shadows along the sides of the body and slight shadow under the hood and hem.

Colors

light heather gray· hoodie body#A29E99
Performance zip-up hoodie product image 3
03

Product

Front-facing light heather grey full-zip hoodie laid flat with a centered metal zipper, attached hood with drawstrings, kangaroo pocket, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a small dark embroidered chest logo on the left-front chest.

  • Overall shapeFlat-lay front view of a long-sleeve zip-up hoodie with an attached three-panel hood, set-in sleeves, ribbed cuffs and a ribbed bottom hem.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.84 · h 0.92 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceSmooth knit fabric with a uniform light heather texture visible across the body, sleeves, hood and pocket panels.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.84 · h 0.92 (high)
  • Hood and drawstringsThree-panel hood with two rounded drawstrings that extend down along the front; drawstrings have small metal aglet tips.
    2 regionsx 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.22 (medium)
  • Center zipperFull-length centered metal zipper with a visible metal pull and matching zipper tape sewn into the front panels.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.80 (high)
  • Kangaroo pocketSplit kangaroo-style front pocket with visible topstitched pocket openings meeting at the zipper seam.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.58 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Embroidered chest logoSmall dark embroidered logo of a rider on a horse located on the left-front chest area.
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.25 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Neck label text“POLO RALPH LAUREN”Partial
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.11 · w 0.28 · h 0.04 (medium)
  • Sleeve constructionSet-in long sleeves with slightly tapered ribbed cuffs and visible seam lines at the shoulder.
    2 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.72 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.72 (high)

Other

Studio-style flat-lay image on a white background with soft shadowing; product is centered and evenly lit, image cropped to show entire garment.

  • Shot compositionFlat-lay front-facing centered product photographed on a plain white background with minimal drop shadow beneath edges.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft even lighting from above with subtle shadows around the lower hem and sleeve edges indicating a slight elevation from the background.
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution, evenly focused image with clear fine stitch and fabric texture visible.

Colors

light heather grey· main fabric#C0BFBCblack· embroidered chest logobrushed silver· zipper and aglet hardware#A2A19E

Brand PDP Lookup

Variants

15 SKUs
All variants of Performance Zip-Up Hoodie
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4478167Performance Zip-Up Hoodie - Black - SmallCA$198.00Yes
4478168Performance Zip-Up Hoodie - Black - MediumCA$198.00Yes
4478169Performance Zip-Up Hoodie - Black - LargeCA$198.00Yes
4478170Performance Zip-Up Hoodie - Black - X-LargeCA$198.00Yes
4608980Performance Zip-Up Hoodie - Black - Xx-LargeCA$198.00Yes
4478171Performance Zip-Up Hoodie - Light Grey - SmallCA$198.00Yes
4478172Performance Zip-Up Hoodie - Light Grey - MediumCA$198.00Yes
4478173Performance Zip-Up Hoodie - Light Grey - LargeCA$198.00Yes
4478174Performance Zip-Up Hoodie - Light Grey - X-LargeCA$198.00Yes
4608981Performance Zip-Up Hoodie - Light Grey - Xx-LargeCA$198.00Yes
4478175Performance Zip-Up Hoodie - Navy/midnight Blue - SmallCA$198.00Yes
4478176Performance Zip-Up Hoodie - Navy/midnight Blue - MediumCA$198.00Yes
4478177Performance Zip-Up Hoodie - Navy/midnight Blue - LargeCA$198.00Yes
4478178Performance Zip-Up Hoodie - Navy/midnight Blue - X-LargeCA$198.00Yes
4608982Performance Zip-Up Hoodie - Navy/midnight Blue - Xx-LargeCA$198.00Yes

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Customer Reviews

2 total
5

2 reviews · out of 5

pratique

★★★★★S R.

bien fait facile d'entretien quoi de mieux !? .

Super achat

★★★★★Maryna G.

Qualité du tissus super. Très satisfait.

Reddit Insights

5 threads · r/FashionReps, r/stockholmreps, r/DHgateVault

Reddit discussions about Polo Ralph Lauren zip-up hoodies focus on replica quality, material composition, and value for money, with mixed sentiment on the brand's retail pricing and quality.

mixed sentiment60% match

Reddit users express mixed feelings: they appreciate the brand's style but often criticize retail pricing and seek replicas, with varied opinions on rep quality and materials.

Themes

Replica vs Authentic Qualitymixed
Material Compositionnegative
Pricing and Valuenegative
Fit and Sizingpositive

Use Cases

  • Casual everyday wear
  • Layering for colder weather

Watch Out For

mediumBudget replicas may have noticeable flaws like unbranded zippers, missing metal eyelets, and different hood material.
mediumSome resellers mark up cheap replicas significantly; research original sources.
lowMaterial may be 100% polyester instead of the cotton blend found in retail versions, affecting breathability.

Compared To

vs Authentic Ralph Lauren Zip Hoodie

Replicas mimic the look but often differ in details like zipper quality, material, and hood construction.

Source Threads

  • Request for Polo Zip Hoodie Rep Link

    Anyone got a link for a Polo Zip hoodie, not the tracksuit top but the original zip hoodie?

    u/69PandaGamerView thread →

  • Comparison of Rep vs Authentic Zip Hoodie

    I have the real model of this and i can say that this rep looks decent, the sipper isn’t the same and the hood material is not the samr

    u/Ent1xyView thread →

  • Question About Best Zip-Up Hoodie Seller

    so which seller is the best to buy a zip-up hoodie from?

    u/AdFlaky7097View thread →

  • Budget Ralph Lauren Zip Hoodie Review

    We're talking about £18 shipped. It's wearable but a very budget take on a RL hoodie. The missing metal eyelets, unbranded zip and synthetic fabric make it cost effective, but it still delivers a decent enough look for casual wear.

    u/Sure_Scientist_5082r/DHgateVaultView thread →

  • Material Composition Inquiry

    100% cotton?

    u/Relevant-Path-9313View thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/sweatshirts-hoodies/basics/performance-zip-up-hoodie--9659-5300?colourId=4
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