Supreme x Champion Zip Up Hooded Sweatshirt
The original behind the Supreme x Champion Zip Up Hooded Sweatshirt is the Champion Reverse Weave Full Zip Hoodie — $65 retail vs Supreme's $158.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Champion Zip-Up Hooded Sweatshirt is a full-zip version of Champion's reverse-weave pullover, built in heavyweight cotton fleece with cross-grain side panels that prevent vertical shrinkage. Champion was founded in Rochester, New York in 1919 by the Feinbloom brothers and patented the reverse-weave construction in 1952 after refining the technique for collegiate athletic programs. The Supreme SS24 collab applies a co-branded chest hit on Champion's standard zip-up silhouette with set-in sleeves, ribbed cuffs and hem, and metal zipper hardware. Construction matches the Champion Reverse Weave Full Zip Hoodie sold under the brand's own line; the co-branding and seasonal colorways are the only changes.
About Champion
Champion is an American sportswear company founded in 1919 by Simon Feinbloom and his sons William and Abraham in Rochester, New York, originally as Knickerbocker Knitting Mills. The company supplied athletic uniforms to the University of Michigan in the 1920s and to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point shortly after. Champion developed the reverse-weave sweatshirt in 1938, a construction that runs the fabric crosswise to limit shrinkage, and produced the first hooded sweatshirts for cold-weather laborers and athletes. HanesBrands has owned the label since 2006. Supreme has collaborated with Champion on co-branded hoodies, crewnecks, and sweatpants since the early 2000s.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $158 |
|---|---|
| Champion retail | $65 |
| Hype tax | +143% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Champion Zip Up Hooded Sweatshirt just the regular Reverse Weave Full Zip Hoodie?
The Supreme x Champion Zip Up Hooded Sweatshirt, released in Spring/Summer 2024, is based on the Champion Reverse Weave Full Zip Hoodie. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Champion Reverse Weave Full Zip Hoodie is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Champion Reverse Weave Full Zip Hoodie than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $158 for the Supreme x Champion Zip Up Hooded Sweatshirt; the Champion Reverse Weave Full Zip Hoodie retails for $65. That's a 143% markup — buying the original saves you $93, or 59% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Champion Reverse Weave Full Zip Hoodie?
You can buy the Champion Reverse Weave Full Zip Hoodie direct from Champion. Retail price is $65. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
