There’s a certain magic to a great sweatsuit. Because the best sweatsuits for men are more than just a nice-to-have—they’re a deserve-to-have. A matching fleecy sweatpant and sweatshirt (hooded or crewneck) tells the word that you love yourself exactly the right amount. That you care—just not too much. Plus, it’s undeniably easier to spring out of pajamas and into your daytime clothes if those daytime clothes are incredibly comfortable.
Lately, we’ve seen the genre evolve beyond graphic hoodies and embroidered bottoms. Today’s best sets are more refined, more wearable, and often cut from top-shelf fleece with a level of craftsmanship (often Canadian!) usually reserved for designer knits. With that mind, we’ve rounded up 16 of the most stylish, versatile, and all-around best men’s sweatsuits available to swaddle you now.
It’s comforting to know the brand that invented the hoodie nearly a century ago is still holding it down for us. Back when Champion was called the Knickerbocker Knitwear Company (for real) it produced the first hooded sweatshirt, and today, that same hoodie still keeps workers and college athletes alike toasty warm. This mid-weight 9 oz. Powerblend fleece strikes the right balance: soft enough for all-day wear, durable enough to resist pilling and shrinkage, and never too hot. Though if you want to level up, Champion’s legendary Reverse Weave line offers a thicker, more structured upgrade that’s still surprisingly affordable. But if you simply want the platonic ideal of a new set of sweats, look no further.
Buck Mason’s been on something of a hot streak lately, cranking out everything from sharp tailoring to on-point denim that hits for both menswear nerds and regular guys alike. Its Welterweight French terry sweatsuit keeps the streak alive, serving up a vintage gym-class vibe with a modern fit—think roomy straight-leg pants and a hoodie that actually flatters, all done up in supersoft cotton. It’s the kind of set that makes you want to jog up some museum steps, or shadowbox in a meat locker. Though we won’t blame you if you only wear it in front of your two-monitor home office setup.
A Nike sweatsuit is like a pair of its Air Force Ones. Everyone has, at one point in their life, worn one. And for good reason: By now, the Swoosh has proven itself to be one of the very best value propositions in sweats, combining toasty comfort with impressive durability, and even a little bit of athletic stealthiness. Given Nike’s athletic origins, the cuts tend to fit a little closer to the body than other styles on this list. But that just means you’ll get to and from the gym (or bodega) in record time.
Reigning Champ is an OG in the Canadian fleece game, known for elevating everyday basics with premium materials and sharp detailing. Its hoodie features a clean, modern cut and a structured drape that layers easily over a tee or under a coat. Flatlock seams, ribbed side panels, and a double-layer hood reflect the brand’s quality-first ethos, even if some of the production has moved overseas in recent years. Pair it with the matching sweatpants, cut with a relaxed fit, wide waistband, and deep pockets, and you’ve got a spacious set for true lounging.
As the name suggests, this fleecy cotton set is essential—both in feel and fit. The Abercrombie renaissance rolls on with a plush cotton blend that’s not too light, not too heavy, and just right for everything from couch to café. What really stands out, though, is the inclusive sizing: the hoodies come in both Standard and Tall (with an extra two inches in the body and one in the sleeves), and the sweatpants offer Short, Regular, and Long inseams—a rare win for the short kings and taller folks alike. With sizes from XS to XXL and a solid lineup of colors and designs, there’s truly a sweatsuit for everyone.
Known for its American-made cashmere sweaters, scarves, and blankets, The Elder Statesman has evolved well beyond its cozy beginnings, expanding into every corner of the discerning man’s wardrobe—including this semi-formal cashmere sweatsuit combo. Technically two different designs, together they’ll look like you dressed up, while feeling like you’re still in (an incredibly luxurious and expensive) bed. Victory.
Champion and Todd Snyder—two perennial knitwear powerhouses—are back at it with a sweats collection that channels ’80s athletic style with the kind of modern upgrades we actually want. Cut from a hefty 80/20 cotton-poly blend, the fit is intentionally loose with an extra-long leg that puddles just right at the ankles. The fabric is specially knit in (where else?) Canada to resist shrinkage, and the double-layer hood is built to block those inevitable gusts of winter wind. With colder days ahead, don’t be surprised if this set becomes a heavy part of your rotation.
New Balance has long built its reputation on American-made sneakers, crafted in factories in Massachusetts and Maine, but lately they’ve been channeling that same integrity into their Core collection of heavyweight sweats. Think hoodies, crewnecks, and sweatpants made from domestically sourced fabrics, all cut with a ‘90s-inflected edge that becomes the ideal fit for an early-morning coffee run—or flexing your NBs on early-morning run runs.
In fashion circles, where you got your blanks was once a closely guarded secret. But over the years, a hushed legend started to spread: Have you heard about Roopa Knitting Mills in Toronto? That’s where Supreme gets its hoodies and tees.
Tucked into the northwest corner of the Greater Toronto Area, Roopa is a family-owned factory and dye house producing some of the best knitwear in the game for dozens of brands—quietly, efficiently, and without the hype. You’ve probably worn their products without knowing it. They’ve since launched their own label, House of Blanks, which now sells directly to you, the guy hunched over his laptop, looking for the perfect hoodie. Everything’s considered: pre-shrunk cotton, flatlock seams, dialed-in fits, and—true to its name—zero branding.
Camber’s Cross-Knit hoodies and sweatpants have a cult following for good reason. Made in a century-old Pennsylvania factory, the dense 12oz fleece is tough enough to qualify as honest-to-God workwear. Camber’s knits aren’t pre-shrunk so you’ll want to size up. (There’s a certain charm to this; it’s like breaking in your raw denim). The sweatpants are roomy up top, cuffed at the ankle, and skip the back pocket entirely. Together, they’re a heavyweight flex built to outlast just about everything else you own.
You might know Lady White Co. for their pitch-perfect T-shirt two-packs, but its other knits are just as dialled. The Super Weighted hoodie is hefty and soft, and knit, cut, and sewn in Los Angeles, with just-right details (especially if you’re into a hoodie with a shorter, boxier fit). And the sweatpant fit, with its mid-rise and straight leg, is just as considered as a pair of chinos. Genius!
Céline’s velour track jacket and pants are more like a riff on your classic jersey set, but that’s exactly their strength. It’s retro sweatsuit meets true French luxury, cut from plush cotton-blend velour with striped webbing down the sides and Celine’s triomphe crest at the chest and hip—more louche Cote D’Azure energy than shoreline swagger.
Two alums of Reigning Champ and Canada Goose launched Body of Work to create small-batch sweats and knits that balance sharp design with thoughtful production. They work with organically certified cotton milled just an hour from their Toronto studio, and the resulting vibe is clean, refined, and quietly cool.
If you need us to explain why Gap still makes some of the best sweats around, we’re not sure we can help you. This is the brand that practically trademarked off-duty comfort, and its VintageSoft line hits the sweet spot between Y2K nostalgia and modern utility. The hoodie’s got a relaxed fit, brushed terry interior, and that iconic stitched logo. Then the joggers are roomy up top, taper just enough, and don’t overdo it. Soft, unfussy, and cooler than they have any right to be.
At the end of the day, a set of sweats shouldn’t cost the earth. If that’s something you might say also, know that Quince is your (less-branded) alternative to Champion. Great colors, good quality, incredible prices.
Vuori
Sure, a sweatsuit might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of performance brand Vuori. But every workout needs a recovery period, and Vuori’s Seaside set is cut with enough technical details to make you feel you’ve just set a new PR, even if you haven’t truly moved your body in days.
Style is subjective, we know—that’s the fun of it. But we’re serious about helping our audience get dressed. Whether it’s the best white sneakers, the flyest affordable suits, or the need-to-know menswear drops of the week, GQ Recommends’ perspective is built on years of hands-on experience, an insider awareness of what’s in and what’s next, and a mission to find the best version of everything out there, at every price point.
Our staffers aren’t able to try on every single piece of clothing you read about on GQ.com (fashion moves fast these days), but we have an intimate knowledge of each brand’s strengths and know the hallmarks of quality clothing—from materials and sourcing, to craftsmanship, to sustainability efforts that aren’t just greenwashing. GQ Recommends heavily emphasizes our own editorial experience with those brands, how they make their clothes, and how those clothes have been reviewed by customers. Bottom line: GQ wouldn’t tell you to wear it if we wouldn’t.
We make every effort to cast as wide of a net as possible, with an eye on identifying the best options across three key categories: quality, fit, and price.
To kick off the process, we enlist the GQ Recommends braintrust to vote on our contenders. Some of the folks involved have worked in retail, slinging clothes to the masses; others have toiled for small-batch menswear labels; all spend way too much time thinking about what hangs in their closets.
We lean on that collective experience to guide our search, culling a mix of household names, indie favorites, and the artisanal imprints on the bleeding-edge of the genre. Then we narrow down the assortment to the picks that scored the highest across quality, fit, and price.
Across the majority of our buying guides, our team boasts firsthand experience with the bulk of our selects, but a handful are totally new to us. So after several months of intense debate, we tally the votes, collate the anecdotal evidence, and emerge with a list of what we believe to be the absolute best of the category right now, from the tried-and-true stalwarts to the modern disruptors, the affordable beaters to the wildly expensive (but wildly worth-it) designer riffs.
Whatever your preferences, whatever your style, there’s bound to be a superlative version on this list for you. (Read more about GQ’s testing process here.)
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