
The North Face
Red Box Fleece-Lined Hooded Sweatshirt
This product is a Red Box Fleece-Lined Hooded Sweatshirt from The North Face at Le 31, a casual pullover hoodie made from a poly-cotton blend with a soft fleece underside. It features an adjustable drawstring hood, hidden side-seam pockets, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a relaxed fit with dropped shoulder seams. The garment is accented with a small North Face logo emblem near the sleeve.
- Color
- Red
- Material
- Poly-cotton blend
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
Specifications
Fleece-lined hooded sweatshirt with adjustable drawstring and side seam pockets.
Soft fleece lining, adjustable drawstring hood, hidden side pockets, logo emblem.
- Color
- Red · red
- Material
- Poly-cotton blend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Accent logo emblem
- Adjustable drawstring hood
- Pockets hidden in the side seams
- Soft fleece underside
- Poly-cotton blend
Product Insights
The North Face Red Box Fleece-Lined Hooded Sweatshirt, on clearance at $39.95 CAD but currently out of stock, offers mainline build quality with 430 g/m² fleece (65% cotton, 35% polyester, with recycled polyester and Climate Conscious Cotton). Its oversized '66 Classic heritage back logo is a caveat that some buyers avoid even at discount, yet the hidden side-seam pockets eliminate front bulk for smooth layering under a shell jacket, and the same fleece in the pockets provides consistent warmth. The polyester content improves pilling resistance, shape retention, and quick-drying, and the garment is recyclable via Clothes the Loop. To prevent shrinkage, cold wash and air-dry flat; sizing down yields a fitted silhouette while true to size is relaxed for layering.
Verified claims
- Back logo
- Some buyers describe the large North Face back logo as overbranded and undesirable.
- Heritage logo
- The back logo is the '66 Classic heritage design from a mainline North Face collection.
- Build quality
- Built to mainline specs (430 g/m² fleece); discount is seasonal clearance, not reduced quality.
- Layering
- Side-seam pockets eliminate front bulk for smooth layering under a shell jacket.
- Warmth
- Each side pocket uses the same 430 gsm fleece as the body for consistent warmth.
- Pocket Security
- Vertical side-seam entry naturally secures phones and wallets when seated.
- Material
- 430 gsm fleece (65% cotton, 35% polyester) made with 35% recycled polyester and certified Climate Conscious Cotton.
- Durability
- 35% polyester content improves pilling resistance, shape retention, and speeds drying time.
- Sizing
- Sizing down one yields a fitted silhouette; true to size is relaxed for layering.
- Care
- Cold wash and air-dry flat to prevent shrinkage; store folded to avoid stretching.
- Quick-dry
- Polyester content shortens drying time and reduces clammy feel.
- Sustainability
- The hoodie uses 35% recycled polyester, which consumes roughly 59% less energy than virgin polyester, and 65% Climate Conscious Cotton.
- End-of-life
- Clothes the Loop program accepts hoodie for end-of-life recycling; blend is chemically recyclable.
- Longevity
- Reinforced seams, anti-pilling, quick-dry, and heavyweight warmth extend product life and reduce replacement.
- Fleece weight
- At 430 g/m², the brushed-back fleece interior sits in heavyweight hoodie territory and makes the hoodie a standalone outlayer in mild cold rather than just a lightweight layering piece.
- Hood drawstring
- The hood has a two-piece drawcord that adjusts from both sides, so the hood can be tightened or loosened evenly.
Product record
- Title
- Red Box Fleece-Lined Hooded Sweatshirt
- Brand
- The North Face
- Price
- 140 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Front three-quarter view of a cream/off-white pullover hooded sweatshirt worn by a model; visible features include a lined hood with drawstrings, dropped shoulder seams, ribbed hem and cuffs, and a small red rectangular sleeve tag near the left cuff.
- Hood and drawstringsDouble-layer hood with visible inner lining matching the exterior color and two flat drawstrings hanging from the throat; hood lays against the model's upper back and shoulders.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.04 · w 0.46 · h 0.20 (high) - NecklineCrew-style throat opening where the drawstrings emerge; no zipper or closure visible.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with dropped shoulder seams creating a relaxed silhouette; left sleeve is slightly gathered at the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.28 · w 0.24 · h 0.56 (high) - Ribbed hem and cuffsVisible ribbed band at the sweatshirt hem and ribbed cuffs at the sleeve ends matching the main fabric color.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.74 · w 0.52 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.76 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Small sleeve tagSmall rectangular red fabric tag sewn into the outer edge of the right sleeve cuff near the wrist; tag shows a small amount of white mark but text is not legible at this scale.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.78 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Front body panelClean, unadorned front panel with smooth fleece-like exterior and no visible pockets, logos, or graphics on the chest.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.48 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the hoodie against a plain light background; even studio lighting with soft shadows and the image cropped mid-thigh.
- Shot compositionPortrait-oriented studio photograph showing a model from head to mid-thigh in a three-quarter front pose, centered slightly to the left of frame.
- Background and lightingUniform pale neutral background with soft, diffuse studio lighting and minimal shadows; lighting produces even color across the garment.
- Model presenceMale model wearing the garment with right hand near the hood and left hand relaxed by the side; model is a styling prop and not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with no significant motion blur or noise; colors may be slightly warm due to studio lighting.
Colors
cream· main body and hoodvivid red· sleeve tag- Hood and drawstringsDouble-layer hood with visible inner lining matching the exterior color and two flat drawstrings hanging from the throat; hood lays against the model's upper back and shoulders.
- 02

Product
Rear three-quarter view of an off-white hooded sweatshirt worn by a model; visible features include a folded hood, dropped shoulder seams, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, ribbed hem, and a small red rectangular/triangular patch at the left cuff.
- Overall silhouetteLoose-fit hooded sweatshirt shown from the back and slightly turned left on a model, with a relaxed body and dropped shoulder seams.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.78 (high) - Hood shapeThree-panel hood folded down, forming a triangular point at the center back of the neck with visible seam lines.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high) - Sleeve and shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seam that extends down the upper arm; long set-in sleeves with soft, slightly gathered fabric above the ribbed cuffs.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.20 · w 0.68 · h 0.56 (high) - Hem and cuff finishRibbed hem at the waist and ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends, both in the same off-white color as the body.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.80 · w 0.58 · h 0.16 (high) - Left cuff logo patchSmall red geometric patch (rectangular/triangular) sewn near the left sleeve cuff; printed detail on the patch is not legible at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.78 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte knit outer surface with a smooth, slightly structured drape suggesting midweight sweatshirt fabric; no visible texture patterns.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.62 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model against a plain light background, three-quarter rear view framing, soft even lighting, and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionModel positioned slightly left-of-center and turned to the left, showing the back and left profile; crop includes torso, hood, and upper thighs.
- Background and lightingUniform light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and subtle shadows along the left side of the model.
- Model visibleMale model visible from head to upper thighs wearing the sweatshirt; left hand and part of black pants appear at the bottom of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.38 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with accurate color rendering and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
off-white cream· body and hood#CEC9C3bright red· left cuff patch- Overall silhouetteLoose-fit hooded sweatshirt shown from the back and slightly turned left on a model, with a relaxed body and dropped shoulder seams.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- The North Face
Men’s TNF™ Red Box Hoodie
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/frugalmalefashionThe thread reveals strong dislike for the oversized North Face logo on the back of the Red Box hoodie, with many users saying they would not wear it even at a low price.
The majority of comments express distaste for the large logo, calling it a 'billboard' and questioning its appeal. No positive remarks about the hoodie's quality or design were made.
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vs Champion Reverse Weave Hoodie
One commenter suggests the Champion reverse weave hoodie as a better alternative, implying it lacks the excessive branding.
Source Threads
Criticism of the Red Box hoodie's large logo
ugh, why the huge logo on the back....
u/ap716r/frugalmalefashionView thread →