Fear of God Essentials Waffle Henley Rugby Tracksuit Off Black

The Essentials Waffle Henley Rugby Tracksuit Off Black is the dark version of the waffle set, and off black is doing real work here. It is a softened black with a slight wash to it rather than a hard true black.

Off black versus black

A true black waffle knit tends to look flat, because the texture disappears into the colour. Off black keeps enough lift that the raised grid still reads. It is the more considered choice of the two, and it sits better next to grey and sand than a hard black would.

The Henley placket

The short buttoned placket at the neck is the detail that separates this from every hooded set in the range. It gives you a collar to open or close, which changes how the top sits depending on what is underneath. Worn open over a white tee it looks deliberate rather than casual.

Fit and sizing

• Two-piece set, top and bottoms together
• Boxy top with dropped shoulder seams
• Cuffed ankle, drawcord elasticated waist
• True to size within the oversized cut
• Available in S, M, L and XL

Where it beats a hooded tracksuit

A hood adds bulk at the neck and stops you layering a jacket cleanly over the top. This does not. It is the set to own if you want something you can wear under outerwear through winter rather than only on its own.

Care

• Cold wash at 30 degrees, inside out, with darks
• Keep zips and hooks out of the drum, as waffle knit snags easily
• Hang dry, never tumble
• Skip softener, which flattens the texture over time

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