KUDU Crew
The KUDU Crew: The Graphic Hoodie With a Detachable Down Hood
Smart design worn your way. The KUDU Crew is a graphic hoodie in heavyweight cotton French terry, built around AlphaStyle’s interchangeable KUDU hood system. Wear the hood attached or zip it off to reveal a graphic sweatshirt silhouette. Available in black/red and navy/yellow, the Crew combines a relaxed contemporary fit with premium AlphaStyle trims, a distressed spray-paint graphic and a hood component designed to move between compatible KUDU pieces.
The KUDU range was born in Winter 2021, evolved in Winter 2023, and was elevated in Winter 2025 in its third generation. The Crew takes that recognizable design language beyond the puffer, turning it into a lighter, adaptable layering piece.
Check out the full KUDU collection, the KUDU puffer jacket, and its double hood construction.
- Interchangeable zip-detachable hood, compatible across the wider KUDU system
- Heavyweight cotton French terry with a relaxed fit and distressed graphic
- Choice of matching self-fabric or down-filled nylon hood for added warmth
KUDU Crew Measurement (cm)
| Size | Chest | Length | Shoulder | Hem |
| S | 127 | 69 | 51.5 | 122 |
| M | 132 | 71 | 54 | 127 |
| L | 137 | 72.5 | 56.5 | 132 |
| XL | 143.5 | 74.5 | 60 | 138.5 |
| XXL | 150 | 76 | 63 | 145 |
KUDU Crew FAQs
What Is French Terry?
French terry is a knit fabric with soft loops on the inside face and a smooth outer surface. This loop-back knit gives the KUDU Crew French terry sweatshirt a substantial feel while remaining more breathable and less insulating than traditional fleece.
It has a heavier hand than a lightweight jersey and holds its shape well, making it useful across seasons. Wear the Crew on its own in milder weather or use it as a mid-layer when temperatures drop.
Fleece is usually brushed on the inside to create a fluffier surface that traps more warmth. French terry stays smoother, which gives the KUDU Crew a cleaner sweatshirt feel while balancing the technical texture of its interchangeable hood.
How to Style a Hoodie?
For the cleanest version of the KUDU Crew, remove the hood and wear it as a crewneck sweatshirt with relaxed trousers, denim or cargos.
Attach the matching French terry hood for a more tonal hooded sweatshirt look, keeping the materials consistent from the body to the neckline.
Switch it up with the down-filled nylon hood. The technical fabric adds more texture and visual depth, while the added insulation makes it useful for layering in colder conditions. Wear it beneath or alongside the KUDU puffer jacket to carry the same hood language through the full outfit.
Does the KUDU Crew Zip Open at the Front?
No. The KUDU Crew is a pullover. The visible zipper attachment exists to secure the removable hood and does not open the body of the sweatshirt. With the hood removed, the Crew returns to its crewneck form rather than becoming an open-front garment.
Learn more about the double hood construction.
Which Hoods Come With the KUDU Crew?
The KUDU Crew system has two hood directions: a matching self-fabric hood in French terry and a contrast down-filled nylon hood. The French terry option creates a cleaner, tonal look, while the nylon version adds technical texture, warmth, and a more pronounced puffer hoodie profile.
Will the Hood Fit My KUDU Puffer Jacket?
Yes. The interchangeable hood is designed as part of the wider KUDU system and can move between the KUDU Crew and compatible KUDU puffer jacket styles.
That modular approach is central to the Crew. AlphaStyle designed compatible components that move across the system, opening up different color, fabric, and styling combinations. The wider concept is also designed to accommodate seasonal hood variations and limited-edition interpretations.
How Should I Size the KUDU Crew?
The KUDU Crew has a relaxed fit with room for comfortable movement and layering. Its proportions are designed to work as both a standalone sweatshirt and a lighter mid-layer within the wider KUDU system.
How Do I Wash the KUDU Crew?
The KUDU Crew combines a cotton French terry body with a down-filled nylon hood, so the two components should not be treated as a single standard sweatshirt when washing.
What Are the Shipping and Return Terms?
The KUDU Crew meets AlphaStyle’s current free-shipping threshold. Orders are usually dispatched within 10 business days once confirmed, excluding public holidays. Defect-related exchange requests must be made within 14 days of delivery.
Check the full shipping details and return policy before ordering, as eligibility and conditions vary.