Terrible, awful, abysmal, disappointing,. It feels like they took a perfect piece that was selling well and looked for ways to make it cheaper to produce so they could increase their profits. But all they succeeded in doing is ruining what used to be a solid piece. The giant Hood that fit over my hard hat is gone. The solid metal zipper has been replaced by a cheap piece of plastic. The new pocket flaps don't cover the pocket opening but add several layers of bulk to your midsection. Not helpful. The worst part is the fabric that it is now constructed out of. It's cheap, chintzy, and begins breaking down and pilling up on the surface from even the slightest abrasion. I did a little spot clean last night, something I had done multiple times on my previous hoodie. I got the spot up but now I have this giant patch of pilled fabric where it just completely broke down. I do not understand what would possess a workware company to use such trash fabric. We count on these items to protect against abrasions, to be durable and functional. This product is none of those. Honestly, Carhartt, what the heck were you thinking?
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