I have not been able to find anything but the thinnest hooded sweatshirts in local stores, and I really wanted a nice, thick, cozy one. Jiffy delivered with this heavyweight sweatshirt, and the price is only a little bit more than the cheap, thin ones I find in stores these days. It's just what I was looking for in terms of thickness. It is very warm and soft; perfect for when you want to curl up on a cold winter day. It did shrink a little bit when I washed it, but since I ordered it to be on the large side, it still fits fine. I will probably order one or two more in the future! I have had nothing but good experiences with Jiffy and their products.