Paradigm - Mineral Wash Distressed Hoodie
What is it: The Paradigm Mineral Wash Distressed Hoodie is a 400 GSM heavyweight cotton pullover with a mineral wash, ripped detailing and raw edge accents, carrying a white line-art totem across the back. Drop shoulder, boxy oversized body, kangaroo pocket. Misty Purple or Black, sizes S to 2XL. What is the Paradigm design about? A totem stacked vertically in fine white line work. At the top a spired crown, beneath it a long angular face with heavy-lidded eyes and a third eye set at the brow, feelers curling out to either side. Below that a second face, calm and human, its own third eye open, wrapped in a nest of coiling tendrils. At the base, a skull. The whole column sits inside faint concentric rings with small glyph marks floating around it like a dial. Read from the bottom up it is a shift in perspective: bone, then flesh, then something that no longer needs either. That is the paradigm. Original artwork, exclusive to Phantasmagorical. The front stays quiet with a single small Phantasmagorical script mark on the chest. What 400 GSM actually means here Most hoodies sold as heavyweight sit between 280 and 340 GSM, usually in a cotton and polyester fleece blend. This is 400 GSM, 11.8 oz per square yard, in 100% cotton. In the hand it feels closer to outerwear than to a sweatshirt. It holds the shoulder line rather than collapsing off it, and it carries enough body that the boxy cut reads as deliberate. A real cold weather piece. The mineral wash and the distressing The wash goes on after the garment is built, which is why the tone shifts across panels and pools darker in the seams. No two come out identical. The ripped detail and raw edge accents are placed at production, so they stay where they are put instead of running. It arrives looking like it has already survived a few winters, and it keeps softening from there. Technical Specifications Material: 100% cotton Weight: 400 GSM (11.8 oz/yd2), thick Fit: Boxy oversized with a drop shoulder Finish: Mineral wash, ripped and distressed detailing, raw edge accents Details: Hooded neckline, set-in sleeves, kangaroo slash pocket, ribbed hem and cuffs Print: Full back at 40 x 52 cm, plus a small front chest mark Colors: Misty Purple, Black Sizes: S to 2XL Best for: Autumn and winter layering, streetwear rotation, cold nights outdoors Sizing Guide Cut boxy and short in the body with a very wide shoulder. Order your normal size for the intended cropped oversized look, or size up one if you want more length. For reference, Russell (founder) is 6'2", 180 lbs and wears XL in this hoodie, sizing up for the extra length. Every figure below is the garment laid flat. Chest is given two ways: flat is straight across, and round is that number doubled, which is the full circumference and the number that matches a chest measurement you take on yourself. Size Chest flat / round Length Shoulder Sleeve S 24.8 in / 49.6 in 23.6 in 24.4 in 21.3 in M 25.6 in / 51.2 in 24.4 in 25.2 in 21.7 in L 26.4 in / 52.8 in 25.2 in 26.0 in 22.0 in XL 27.2 in / 54.3 in 26.0 in 26.8 in 22.4 in 2XL 28.0 in / 55.9 in 26.8 in 27.6 in 22.8 in Frequently Asked Questions What is a mineral wash? The finished garment is washed with minerals that lift color unevenly, leaving a soft mottled fade with darker tone in the seams and creases. It is done piece by piece, so every hoodie comes out slightly different. Is 400 GSM heavy for a hoodie? Yes, well above the norm. Mass market hoodies run 280 to 340 GSM and most are fleece blends. At 400 GSM in pure cotton this is one of the densest pieces we make, closer to a light jacket in weight. How distressed is it? Controlled. The rips and raw edges are placed at production as part of the design, not random damage. They will not run or grow with normal wear and washing. Should I size up? Only for length. The body is cut short and boxy by design, so your normal size gives the silhouette in the photos. If you are tall or want it to sit lower on the hip, take one size up. How do I wash it? Machine wash cold on gentle, no bleach, tumble dry low, iron low and avoid the print. High heat is what shrinks heavyweight cotton, so skip the hot dryer. What is the return and exchange policy? Every piece is made to order, so we generally cannot accept returns for a change of mind. Use the size recommender above to lock in your fit and unlock our 30 Day Sizing Guarantee with free exchanges. Defective or damaged? Email Hello@phantasmagorical.co and we will make it right.