Represent
Dna 247 Zipped Sweatshirt
The Dna 247 Zipped Sweatshirt is a full-zip hooded sweatshirt from Represent's 247 line, made from a heavy double-faced cotton-blend jersey. It features a tunnel hood, zipped hand pockets, elastic trimmed edging, and a loose fit with drop shoulders, designed for warm-up, recovery, and everyday loungewear. Matching joggers are available, but note that some reviewers report inconsistent sizing across colorways.
- Material
- Cotton-blend jersey
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- athleisure, streetwear, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Specifications
Cotton-blend zip-up sweatshirt designed for warm-up and recovery, with a loose fit and drop shoulders.
Cotton-blend double-faced jersey, full-length zip, tunnel hood, zipped hand pockets, elastic trimmed edging, loose fit with drop shoulders.
- Material
- Cotton-blend jersey
- Style
- athleisure, streetwear, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- workout, loungewear
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Additional Attributes
- cotton-blend jersey fabric
- heavy double-faced construction
- full-length zip closure
- tunnel hood
- zipped hand pockets
- elastic trimmed edging
- loose fit with drop shoulders
- designed for warm-up and recovery
- soft and structured feel
- excellent durability
Product Insights
Represent's Dna 247 Zipped Sweatshirt ($250, out of stock) promises lightweight warmth and a smooth, comfortable feel from its 280 GSM double-faced jersey, which holds shape and resists wrinkles while the inner surface prevents cling and moisture buildup. However, buyers report severe fit inconsistencies across colourways, poor finishing and declining quality compared to earlier collections, making the $49.95 sale price fair but the full retail overpriced. Shrinkage if not cold-washed and air-dried, along with slow, costly returns, further undermine value, leading many to recommend Cole Buxton, BYLT, or Cuts Clothing as more reliable alternatives.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Buyers report that the same size varies between items, making fit unpredictable.
- Comfort
- When sizing works, buyers describe the sweatshirt as comfortable and lightweight.
- Alternatives
- Buyers name Cole Buxton, BYLT, Cuts Clothing, and Squid Haus as popular alternatives.
- Build quality
- Buyers report quality inconsistencies and thin materials.
- Shape retention
- Double-faced jersey holds its shape and resists wrinkles.
- Warmth
- 280 GSM double-faced jersey balances warmth and breathability.
- Value
- Most buyers consider the full retail price overpriced, but say the sweatshirt is worth buying on sale or with discounts.
- Interior feel
- Smooth inner surface eliminates loops, preventing cling and moisture buildup.
- Thermal regulation
- Balances warmth and breathability to prevent clammy buildup.
- Weight & handfeel
- 280 GSM fabric feels substantial but lightweight, with a smooth surface.
- Fabric
- Blended cotton-poly-spandex double-faced jersey (280 GSM) resists curling and feels smoother than French terry.
- Shrinkage
- Pre-shrinking is not specified; the cotton-blend may shrink unless washed cold and air-dried.
- Temperature and moisture
- Double-faced jersey provides lightweight, breathable warmth and a smooth reverse that stays dry to the touch.
- Fit consistency
- Buyers report inconsistent sizing across items, making reliable fit difficult.
- Zipper
- Full-length zip hangs flat without flaring open.
- Brand trust
- Buyers see full retail as overpriced and often buy on sale, with Cole Buxton and others as popular alternatives.
- Fit guidance
- The loose fit with drop shoulders is designed to be roomier than a standard fit, with extra fabric in the chest and shoulders; sizing down may not reliably achieve a regular fit, so checking measurements or ordering from a retailer with easy returns is safer.
Product record
- Title
- Dna 247 Zipped Sweatshirt
- Brand
- Represent
- Price
- 250 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 14 sourcesUses
Warm-up and recovery layer
A zipped sweatshirt designed for warm-ups, recovery days, and everything in between. The cotton-blend jersey offers a soft, structured feel with durability meant to hold up over time.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Dna 247 Zipped Sweatshirt: Choose this if you want a relaxed, slightly oversized full-zip hoodie for warm-up, recovery and everyday wear, made from heavy double-faced cotton-blend jersey (71% cotton, 24% polyester, 5% spandex) that the brand describes as soft, structured and durable. It features a three-panel tunnel hood, full-length metal zipper, zipped side hand pockets, drop shoulders, a large teal 247 print on the upper back, a small teal embroidered chest mark, and matching joggers are available in sizes SMALL through X-LARGE. Note the loose drop-shoulder cut leans oversized, and one community reviewer's opinion was that Represent's 247 line is good quality.[1,2,3,4,5] | Pegasus Zipped Hoodie: Choose this if you want an oversized, relaxed zip-up in washed grey, made of 100 percent cotton thick jersey with a soft fleece underside and a two-way metallic full-length zipper. Choose it for the statement look: a large cream embroidered graphic of two mirrored winged horses with the Represent wordmark across the chest, plus kangaroo pockets, a drawstring hood, and ribbed cuffs and hem (96 percent cotton, 4 percent spandex). It comes in Grey from Small to X-Large, and the loose, slightly boxy fit is best for those who like roomy, drop-shoulder styling.[6,7,8,9] | Dream Tour Hooded Sweatshirt: Choose this if you want an oversized, relaxed-fit pullover with a vintage tour-merchandise look: it has front and back graphics with distressing through the body and armholes, a faded wash, and ribbed hems and cuffs with frayed, distressed finishing. It is made of heavyweight 100 percent cotton jersey (485 GSM per the brand) with a terry underside and a signature metal bar at the hem, offered in Black from small to extra large. If you prefer clean, undistressed sweats or a fitted silhouette, the deliberate fraying and loose drop-shoulder cut may not suit you.[10,11,12,13,14] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Rear view of a light heather gray hooded sweatshirt showing a large teal numeric print '247' on the upper back and a small line of text beneath it; matching light gray sweatpants visible below.
- Back silhouetteRear view of a pullover hoodie with an attached hood, dropped shoulder seams, long sleeves, and a relaxed straight hem that sits just above the waistline.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Hood constructionThree-panel hood with visible center seam and a folded edge where it meets the neckline at the back of the head.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.14 (high) - Back printLarge numeric print '247' centered on the upper back in a solid teal color with a slightly blocky geometric type.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Small back textSmall printed line of text centered below the number.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.03 (medium) - Text transcription: numeric print“247”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Text transcription: small copy“ON A MISSION.”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.03 (medium) - Fabric appearanceKnit sweatshirt fabric with a smooth, slightly heathered texture in light gray visible across the hoodie and upper back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Visible lower garmentMatching light gray sweatpants with an elasticized ankle cuff and a center seam at the back of the waistband.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.42 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot on a white seamless background showing a standing model with one hand on the head; soft even lighting with minimal cast shadow.
- Shot compositionFull-body rear three-quarter frame showing the model from head to shoes, centered in a white seamless studio background.
- Model poseModel stands with weight on one leg and right hand placed on the back of the head, left arm relaxed by the side.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.60 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal hard shadows and gentle shading along the garment folds.
- Visible footwearWhite athletic-style sneakers are visible at the bottom of the frame worn by the model.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.85 · w 0.32 · h 0.13 (high)
Colors
light heather gray· hoodie fabric#C2C1C6teal· back number print#0C4B4Blight heather gray· sweatpants fabric#C2C1C5- Back silhouetteRear view of a pullover hoodie with an attached hood, dropped shoulder seams, long sleeves, and a relaxed straight hem that sits just above the waistline.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of a light heather grey full-zip hooded sweatshirt showing the front torso, left chest logo, hood, shoulder and right sleeve with a hand placed in a side pocket.
- Hood shapeThree-panel hood with a rounded opening that sits up around the model's head and covers the top of the forehead; seam lines visible where hood meets collar.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.45 · h 0.32 (high) - Full-length centered zipperExposed central zipper running from neck to hem with a narrow stitched zipper placket; zipper pull visible near the upper chest.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.70 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth, medium-weight knit with a subtle heathered appearance and soft matte finish across the visible panels.
- Left chest embroiderySmall two-stroke stylized mark embroidered on the left chest in a contrasting muted teal color.
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Shoulder and sleeve constructionSet-in shoulder seam with a gently dropped sleeve; sleeve shown is slightly bent with visible seam at sleeve cap.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.20 · w 0.39 · h 0.48 (high) - Side pocket openingHand inserted into a side pocket opening located at the garment side seam, visible at the lower right of the frame.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model cropped from mid-thigh up against a neutral light grey background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model pose and cropThree-quarter left-facing pose with head tilted slightly down and eyes closed; image cropped to show torso, hood and part of the upper arms.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.85 · h 0.98 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light grey background with diffuse studio lighting producing soft shadows and even illumination across the product.
- Image qualitySharp focus on garment details; no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
light heather grey· main fabric#C2C1C6muted teal· chest logo- Hood shapeThree-panel hood with a rounded opening that sits up around the model's head and covers the top of the forehead; seam lines visible where hood meets collar.
- 03
Product
Front view of a light heather grey full-zip hooded sweatshirt worn by a model; visible full-length metal zipper, attached hood, and low hand-entry side pockets. Small teal embroidered mark on left chest. Matching sweatpants visible.
- Silhouette and fitRelaxed, slightly oversized sweatshirt silhouette with dropped shoulders and long sleeves; hem sits at the hips over matching sweatpants.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (medium) - ClosureCentral full-length metal zipper with visible zipper teeth and small metal pull running from hem to neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.62 (high) - Hood constructionAttached three-panel hood with visible seam lines and a soft rounded opening framing the model's neck and head.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Pocket styleLow side-entry hand pockets integrated into front lower seams; model's hands are inserted into pockets.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.40 · h 0.32 (medium); x 0.54 · y 0.66 · w 0.40 · h 0.32 (medium) - Chest markSmall teal embroidered mark on the left chest consisting of two short angled strokes forming a stylized lightning-like symbol.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.33 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Fabric appearanceUniform light heather grey knit with a smooth exterior face and soft, slightly structured hand; no visible print or pattern besides the small chest mark.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - Visible lower garmentMatching light heather grey sweatpants visible from waist to upper thighs, with a small similar teal mark on the left thigh.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.70 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Zipper hardware colorZipper teeth and pull appear metallic silver.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a model against a plain light grey to white gradient background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; model posed looking downward with hands in pockets.
- Model poseThree-quarter frontal pose with head tilted down and slightly to the viewer's left; hands in pockets creating natural folds in sleeves and hem.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 0.98 (medium) - Background and lightingPlain neutral light grey background with soft, diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination and gentle shadows along seams and folds.
- Image framingCropped above knees showing torso, hood, and upper legs; slight left-side composition with more negative space on the image right.
Colors
light heather grey· sweatshirt main fabric#C1C2C6deep teal· chest embroidered markmetallic silver· zipper hardware#B5B5BA- Silhouette and fitRelaxed, slightly oversized sweatshirt silhouette with dropped shoulders and long sleeves; hem sits at the hips over matching sweatpants.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Represent
247 DNA Sweater Jet Black | 247 | REPRESENT
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4523639 | Dna 247 Zipped Sweatshirt - Small | CA$49.95CA$250.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4523640 | Dna 247 Zipped Sweatshirt - Medium | CA$49.95CA$250.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4523641 | Dna 247 Zipped Sweatshirt - Large | CA$49.95CA$250.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4523642 | Dna 247 Zipped Sweatshirt - X-Large | CA$49.95CA$250.00 | Out of Stock |
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Reddit Insights
4 threads · r/RepresentclothingReddit discussions about Represent's 247 line reveal mixed opinions: while some praise the comfort and style of the hoodies and sweatshirts, many criticize inconsistent sizing, declining quality, and overpriced items.
Positive comments highlight lightweight comfort and good wearability, but negative feedback dominates regarding quality control, sizing issues, and value for money.
Themes
Use Cases
- Activewear/Gym
- Everyday/Loungewear
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Cole Buxton
Many users believe Cole Buxton offers superior quality and fit for a similar price.
vs BYLT, Cuts Clothing, Squid Haus
These brands are recommended for better quality control and customer service.
Source Threads
Represent 247 quality compared to older collections and Cole Buxton
The t-shirts and 247 stuff i think are good quality though. Personally I prefer Cole Buxton, the quality is better as well as the fit.
u/StiffMeister2297r/RepresentclothingView thread →
Sizing inconsistencies in Represent 247 gear
Problem with represent for me has always been the sizing inconsistencies. I have the same 247 gear in different colours but all in a size S, yet all three pieces are varying lengths. Very frustrating when you’re paying a premium price.
u/Unfair_Estimate_9762r/RepresentclothingView thread →
Positive experience with the comfort and fit of 247 hoodies
The feel of the 247 hoodies when wearing them is perfect imo. They feel like you are not wearing anything. I don’t know how they do it but the fit is light and they are warm. It’s hard for me to pick anything else.
u/metworldstever/RepresentclothingView thread →