A crewneck's cozy quotient is one of its most important attributes. But it's hardly the sole factor in determining whether or not a sweatshirt deserves a place in the pullover hall of fame.

The perfect sweatshirt is defined by an immaculate fit, exacting cut, rich color, and substantial weight.

Our Legacy has dialed this formula down to a science. The Stockholm fashion brand has created a pure cotton crewneck it considers the Perfect Sweatshirt, an accurate if ambitious moniker if there ever was one.

So, what makes the Perfect Sweatshirt so perfect?

Made of Our Legacy's signature Attic Carbon Fleece, a specially woven and hefty Portuguese cotton jersey, the Perfect Sweatshirt has a relaxed, boxy cut that provides it a structured yet delicate feel.

To achieve its uniquely soft touch, Our Legacy's Perfect Sweatshirt is piece-dyed, meaning its components are individually treated before being cut to shape, giving further depth to its vintage-inspired stain wash.

Not only does this make each sweater slightly distinct but it leads to each one becoming entirely unique. The dye will naturally fade over time, making the wearer a defacto part of the design process. And, as it wears, the Perfect Sweatshirt molds to the shape of the wearer, creating a personalized and thus perfect fit. 

Even, or maybe especially, in the face of the past decade’s many fashion innovations, the stiff yet soft vintage sweatshirt remains peerless.

This is something that Our Legacy’s Perfect Sweater is clearly conscious of: even its fatigued gray hue serves as a tonal homage to the classic collegiate crewnecks and military training pullovers that birthed the style. 

This category of crewnecks are wardrobe classics built not only to endure a bit of rough and tumble but to look better in the process, similar to the way vintage Champion and Russell Athletics crewnecks worn by athletes were designed to withstand extensive washes and wear without shrinking or wasting away. 

Our Legacy's thoughtful offering consciously absorbs this legacy while addressing fit or finishing-related concerns. The Perfect Sweatshirt, available on the Our Legacy website for $320, is a well-studied student of the school of vintage crewnecks and, perhaps, the student had become the master. 

A well-made crewneck? Good. A sweatshirt built impervious to the passage of time? Perfect.

Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit the HS Style Guide for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.