Grey Wash Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt

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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.

Product record

Title

Grey Wash Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt

Brand

Vans

Price

120 CAD

Availability

In stock

Vans at Djab collection details

• Djab is Simons' own men's private label focused on modern, versatile staples; Vans styles selected for this section are edited to complement that refined-casual wardrobe, giving this piece a contextual style endorsement beyond the standard Vans lineup.
• The 'Vans at Djab' tag indicates this sweatshirt is sold through the Djab menswear department of Canadian retailer Simons, which curates Vans products to align with its in-house contemporary brand aesthetic rather than a standalone Vans design collaboration.

How the grey wash ages with wear and washing

• Garment-washed finishes on cotton blends are designed to fade gradually, so the sweatshirt will lighten and soften with each wash, developing a personal patina over its lifespan — this progressive fading is the core appeal of a wash treatment, though heightened fading at friction points like cuffs, collar, and seams is a typical, desirable part of the broken-in aesthetic.
• The Grey Wash colorway is created by dyeing the fully constructed sweatshirt and then running it through a wash cycle, which produces an intentionally uneven, dimensional tone — unlike a solid-dyed garment, each piece shows subtle variation in depth, giving it an immediate vintage character that pairs naturally with the Vans casual, skate-adjacent aesthetic.
• Because the 40% polyester fibers resist dye uptake, the wash treatment yields a heathered, marled effect rather than a flat solid color; the undyed polyester adds visual texture and structural resilience, which slows further fading relative to 100% cotton wash pieces, so the sweatshirt will hold its base character longer while developing a softer patina.
• To avoid uneven color loss, washing inside out in cold water with a mild liquid detergent (no bleach, no fabric softener) is key, as harsh agents can strip the dye in blotches; line drying or low tumble heat keeps the fade rate steady, while high-heat drying can accelerate lightening in random areas, undercutting the intentional aged aesthetic.

Vans sweatshirt build quality and longevity

• The fleece's 60/40 cotton-polyester blend resists pill formation better than pure cotton because the stronger polyester fibers don't break and ball up as readily; the brushed interior stays smoother longer through wear and laundering.

How the brushed fleece feels and insulates

• The brushed interior creates a low-pile nap that traps dead air close to the body, adding perceptible warmth without the heft of a traditional loopback sweatshirt — this makes the piece effective as a standalone layer on crisp days or as a warm mid-layer under a jacket when temperatures drop.
• The 40% polyester component accelerates moisture evaporation compared to 100% cotton fleece, so this quarter-zip stays drier and more comfortable during moderate activity or in humid conditions, without the clammy feel that can develop in pure cotton layers.
• The stand-up collar and quarter-zip closure function as a personal thermostat: zipped up, the neck is sealed and body heat is retained; unzipped, the collar relaxes and allows excess heat to escape, making the sweatshirt adaptable to fluctuating indoor and outdoor temperatures.
• The 60% cotton / 40% polyester construction yields a brushed fleece that feels soft and breathable like cotton on first touch, but the polyester content reduces growth and shrinkage after laundering, so the sweatshirt holds its standard-fit silhouette and stays looking newer longer than an all-cotton equivalent.