Vans
Grey Wash Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt
The Vans Grey Wash Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt is a cotton-blend fleece pullover with a brushed underside for added warmth. It features a quarter-length zipper with a stand-up collar, a front kangaroo pocket, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a woven logo patch on the chest. The garment has a standard fit and a washed finish that gives it a slightly faded, lived-in look.
- Color
- Grey Wash
- Material
- Cotton blend fleece, brushed underside
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, classic, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Grey wash quarter-zip sweatshirt with cotton blend fleece, stand-up collar, and front pouch pocket.
Cotton blend fleece with brushed underside, quarter-zip closure, stand-up collar, woven logo label, front pouch pocket, stretch edging.
- Color
- Grey Wash · gray
- Material
- Cotton blend fleece, brushed underside
- Style
- casual, classic, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- cotton blend fleece fabric
- brushed underside
- quarter-zip closure
- stand-up collar
- woven logo label on chest
- front pouch pocket
- stretch edging
- standard fit
- grey wash finish
Product Insights
The Vans Grey Wash Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt delivers a heritage-inspired silhouette from 1950s tennis knits, with a garment-dyed grey wash that shows piece-to-piece variation and fades gradually due to the 40% polyester content. Its quarter-zip design enables adjustable insulation, venting heat without collapsing the stand collar, and the collar lies flat under jackets. The 60% cotton/40% polyester fleece resists pilling, retains shape, and dries quickly, while the standard fit with stretch trim creates a cropped hemline that stays clean with low-profile Vans sneakers. However, to preserve the wash and minimize shrinkage, the sweatshirt requires washing inside out in cold water and line-drying, as the polyester slows fading but demands careful maintenance.
Verified claims
- Wash finish
- Garment-dyed and washed for a heathered, marled grey with piece-to-piece variation.
- Fading
- The grey wash fades gradually, and the polyester content slows fading.
- Care
- Wash inside out in cold water and line-dry to preserve the wash and minimize shrinkage.
- Climate control
- Unzipping 2–3 inches rapidly vents heat without collapsing the collar.
- Layering
- Collar stays flat under jackets, without nape bunching from a hood.
- Heritage
- Inspired by 1950s tennis/golf knits; lean, jacket-friendly neckline.
- Sizing
- Chest measurements span 36.5–38 in (S) to 44.5–47 in (XXL).
- Silhouette
- Waistline stays clean against Vans Authentic or Old Skool sneakers.
- Fit retention
- 40% polyester resists shrinkage; wash cold on low heat to maintain fit.
- Thermal regulation
- Quarter-zip design provides adjustable insulation from dead-air warmth to heat venting.
- Moisture management
- The 40% polyester accelerates moisture evaporation, staying drier than pure cotton fleece.
- Fabric durability
- The 60% cotton / 40% polyester blend resists pilling, retains shape, and shrinks less with cold wash.
- Versatility
- Stand collar and pouch pocket enable layering, temperature control, and clean silhouette with sneakers.
- Curation
- Part of Simons' Djab curated menswear edit.
- Material performance
- Cotton-polyester fleece resists pilling, insulates, and dries quickly.
- Pilling resistance
- Resists pilling better than all-cotton fleece.
- Sneaker pairing
- Standard fit with stretch trim creates a cropped hemline avoiding pooling with low-profile Vans sneakers; wash cold to maintain.
- Washed aesthetic
- Garment-dyed grey wash creates a vintage look that evolves with washing, complementing worn Vans.
- Quarter-zip utility
- Stand collar and quarter-zip allow layering and venting without disrupting the silhouette.
- Material durability
- 60/40 cotton-polyester fleece resists pilling, holds shape, and insulates without bulk.
- Pre-shrunk status
- The brushed fleece is not labeled as pre-shrunk; cold washing and avoiding high-heat drying minimize shrinkage.
- Pocket configuration
- The front pocket is a single kangaroo-style pouch with no separate compartments.
- Styling range
- The stand collar and pouch pocket mix a polished popover line with a relaxed hoodie feel, so the sweatshirt moves from casual Friday with chinos to weekend errands.
Product record
- Title
- Grey Wash Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt
- Brand
- Vans
- Price
- 120 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Grey Wash Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt: Choose this if you want a grey wash pullover with a quarter-zip stand-up collar, made from a 60% cotton, 40% polyester fleece with a brushed underside. It offers a standard, relaxed fit with a front kangaroo pouch pocket, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a small Vans chest label, in sizes from small to XX-large in grey. Its wash-finished fabric has subtle tonal variation for a lived-in, slightly faded look, and the spandex-blend rib adds stretch edging.[1,2] | Retro Two-Tone Zipped Mock Neck Sweatshirt Loose Fit: Choose this if you want a heavyweight 100% cotton full-zip with a retro look: it pairs a stand-up mock neck and inverted two-way zip with blue color-blocked raglan sleeves, a kangaroo pocket, and stretch ribbed edging. The relaxed, slightly boxy loose fit suits wearers who prefer roomy layering pieces, and it comes in a Navy/Midnight Blue colorway in sizes small through x-large. Note the two-tone blue sleeve design is a defining styling choice, so it works best if that colorblocking fits your wardrobe.[3,4,5] | Washed Zip-Up Hoodie: Choose this if you want a full-zip hoodie in a classic fit, made of a heavyweight 73% cotton, 27% polyester blend with a soft fleece underside and a washed, slightly faded finish in Charcoal. It offers a drawcord hood, full-length metal zip, split kangaroo pocket, stretch ribbed cuffs and hem, and small embroidered chest logo, with a plain back. One Reddit commenter who called it nice and super soft also noted the zip-up version is thin, so keep that in mind if you prefer a denser feel.[6,7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front-facing grey washed quarter-zip sweatshirt laid flat showing high collar with a short central zipper, kangaroo pocket, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a small rectangular chest patch on the left side.
- Overall shapePullover sweatshirt shown flat from the front with a relaxed body, long sleeves, drop shoulder seams, and a straight hem with ribbed band.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.76 (high) - Collar and zipperShort stand-up collar with a quarter-length central zipper; zipper tape appears darker than the body and has a visible pull at the top of the chest.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Kangaroo pocketSingle front kangaroo-style pouch pocket with visible topstitching and angled side seams.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.52 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Ribbed cuffs and hemRib-knit cuffs at sleeve ends and a ribbed waistband that are slightly darker than the main body fabric.
3 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.76 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.71 · y 0.76 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.31 · y 0.70 · w 0.38 · h 0.10 (high) - Chest patchSmall rectangular stitched patch on the left chest area with contrasting darker background and lighter text or motif inside.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.28 · w 0.09 · h 0.07 (medium) - Chest patch text“VANS”Partial
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.28 · w 0.09 · h 0.07 (low) - Fabric finishEvenly garment-dyed or wash-finished knit with subtle tonal variation creating a lived-in, slightly faded look.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.76 (medium)
Other
Product photographed flat against a light neutral background with even front lighting and minimal shadows; centered composition showing entire garment.
- Shot compositionGarment centered in frame with equal space around edges and flat-lay presentation.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse front lighting with a soft shadow beneath the hem and slight tonal shadowing along sleeve edges.
- Image qualityHigh resolution and sharp detail on fabric texture and stitching; small chest patch text is legible but small and partially indistinct on close inspection.
Colors
washed medium grey· body#727275dark charcoal grey· ribbing (cuffs and hem)#525255black with off-white text· chest patch- Overall shapePullover sweatshirt shown flat from the front with a relaxed body, long sleeves, drop shoulder seams, and a straight hem with ribbed band.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Vans
Peak Quarter Zip Sweatshirt en Pewter Grey
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4489007 | Grey Wash Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt - Grey - Small | CA$59.95CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4489008 | Grey Wash Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt - Grey - Medium | CA$59.95CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4489009 | Grey Wash Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt - Grey - Large | CA$59.95CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4489010 | Grey Wash Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt - Grey - X-Large | CA$59.95CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4489011 | Grey Wash Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt - Grey - Xx-Large | CA$59.95CA$120.00 | Yes |