Women's lifestyle sweatshirts: hooded and zip-up

Freezing gym at the end of a tournament, bench for substitutes, car ride after the match: the women's lifestyle sweatshirt is the piece you throw on as soon as the game stops, and keep on until the evening.

Hoodies, zip-ups, crew necks, and fleeces fill the page, available in women’s or unisex styles, with plenty of options for junior sizes.

The zip-up sweatshirt, to wear over your top

The zip opens and closes without messing up your hair, handy when you need to change quickly between matches. It can be worn open over a t-shirt or zipped up to the collar when it's cold. Zip-up hooded styles, like those from adidas at the top of the page, also cover the head when leaving the gym.

Boxy fit or fitted cut

The boxy fit, short and loose, is worn with high-waisted joggers or leggings. The fitted cut follows the silhouette and slides more easily under a jacket. Hummel offers a boxy sweatshirt in its Legacy line, alongside its Cima hooded sweatshirts.

Fleece and sweat fabric: warmth without the weight

Brush-back sweat fabric remains the most common material: soft inside, warm, and easy to wash. Fleece, lighter, dries faster and is suitable for outdoor outings. For poorly heated gyms, a thick hooded sweatshirt remains the safest choice.

Junior sizes for young players

Many sweatshirts come in children's sizes, convenient for a club wanting to dress its youngsters in the same range. For a teenager, size depends more on build than age: check the chest measurement and sleeve length on the label.

With joggers or a jacket: the neighbouring pages

The sweatshirt makes a complete outfit with trousers from the women's trousers page. In very cold weather, a down jacket from the women's jackets page can be worn over it. The women's t-shirts fit underneath, and the lifestyle women page brings together all the ranges.

adidas, Hummel, Errea, Erima: everyday sweatshirts

adidas offers its Essentials Linear zip-up hooded sweatshirts with a discreet logo.
Hummel, the most featured on the page, offers the Cima and Legacy lines.
Errea brings the Dynamic sweatshirt in bold club colours.
Erima provides simple sweatshirts that are easy to coordinate.
Converse adds a few models with an urban style.

A cheaper women's sweatshirt

The special offers lifestyle include discounted sweatshirts. The Black Friday for women comes in autumn, before the sales lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Does a sweatshirt shrink in the wash?

A cotton sweatshirt can lose some length, especially in the tumble dryer. Wash it at a low temperature and let it dry flat. If you're between two sizes, go for the larger one.

Hooded sweatshirt or crew neck for the gym?

The hood protects from rain and wind on the way there. The crew neck looks sharper and fits better under a jacket. Many players have both in their wardrobe.

Does a unisex fit suit a woman?

Yes, it will just be roomier and longer than a women's fit. For an oversized style, it's even a common choice. Go one size down if you want a more fitted look.

Can a lifestyle sweatshirt be worn for warming up?

For the first few minutes, yes. Once you start to sweat, take it off: cotton holds moisture and cools down quickly. For a full warm-up, a technical tracksuit jacket is more suitable.