Alpha Industries Basic Sweater - Dark Olive

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20%

15.02.2026

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Very poor quality sweatshirt. For 220 you already expect something more. It was complained about twice and ended up getting a refund. After just one wash at 30 degrees, the collar and cuffs get very wavy. I do not recommend it.

I decided to buy this sweatshirt again, this time in light green (previously, I chose light gray and was disappointed). Now I am satisfied – the material is completely different, thick, and doesn't stretch at all. Pay attention to the sizing – 2XL is very wide and long, while XL barely fits and is very tight for a height of 180 cm and weight of 92 kg. I think an additional, intermediate size would be useful here.

The sweatshirt is of rather poor quality. The size matches the chart and the seams are solid and even, but the material leaves much to be desired. I chose the light gray version and it started pilling and wearing out almost immediately. I used it gently under a jacket, but after putting on a backpack, marks appeared—the fabric stretches and pills as if it were made of cheap synthetic fabric. I hope the problem applies only to this particular color. I would like to order another color version, but I have doubts about the quality. With Carhartt, Helikon or Columbia sweatshirts, I didn’t have such problems during use.

A classic sweatshirt from Alpha. Warm, comfortable, and very nice for everyday wear. Good material quality and durable print, I've been wearing these sweatshirts for several years and had zero issues.

Beautiful color, I have a weakness for this shade of green. The sweatshirt is warm, comfortable, and made of quality material. It's the best sweatshirt I've ever had. I recommend trying it.

...and I praised it so much in my first review. Unfortunately, after the first wash at 30°C, hand wash cycle with liquid for delicate fabrics and delicate spin, it became completely pilled! It is now practically only suitable for garden or garage work. It's a shame, because it was a nice and warm sweatshirt :(

The sweatshirt is very warm! The stitching and finishing, as expected from Alpha Ind., are perfect! Very broad in the shoulders, which is a plus. Be careful with the sizing, because for example, the M65 jacket in size L fits perfectly, but the sweatshirt in L could easily be XL! I'm curious about the quality of the material after washing… Overall 10/10, I recommend it!