I’m of the opinion that a guy can never have too many of a good thing, especially when it comes to American-made menswear essentials like the sort you tend to get from American Giant. That’s especially true when you dive into the American Giant Carolina Midweight Crew, one of the very best men’s sweatshirts and the sort of durable, comfortable and warm style pick you need in spades right now. Hopefully, you’ve checked out an American Giant review or two here on the blog, from the brand’s stylish, cozy waffle crew shirt to other must-buy picks, like the office-ready, USA-made Oxford shirt the company also crafts with great care. As luck would have it, the American Giant Carolina Midweight Crew steps things up to the next level beyond what you might expect from a casual crewneck sweatshirt, and it does so in a way that only the brand can do. That’s good news for your winter style ensembles, in short.

Crucially, the American Giant Carolina Midweight Crew really is true to form in terms of its name and construction. It all starts out with 100 percent cotton in a mid-weight knit, the kind you can layer up atop your favorite long-sleeve shirt or again, atop the brand’s Oxford shirt for a nice blend of hybrid style. Then, layer the American Giant Carolina Midweight Crew underneath one of the best men’s parkas or a waxed trucker jacket to get the most out of your utilitarian-yet-stylish seasonal look. It’s what you’d expect from one of the best sweatshirts for men, after all.

The brand itself says the American Giant Carolina Midweight Crew has the “familiarity of your favorite everyday hoodie right out the box,” which is good news if you want a grab-and-go layer you can team with everything from flannel-lined work pants to the best men’s jeans and more. It’s available in two neutral colors, Black and a rich Varsity Blue, both of which have proven hot sellers right now. But the good news is, of course, that the American Giant Carolina Midweight Crew is but one piece in the brand’s rotation of well-made, hard-wearing, USA-designed and crafted style picks.

Of course, it nearly goes without saying that the American Giant Carolina Midweight Crew is actually made in North Carolina, and it’d be the perfect sweatshirt to wear on its own through a more temperate Carolina winter, or else layered up with ease alongside other winter style essentials. Thankfully, American Giant gives you plenty of options, so the American Giant Carolina Midweight Crew is but the latest standout pick to add to your wardrobe. Happy layering and happy winter shopping, my friends.