Which is warmer for winter work outdoors?

The Carhartt. Its 10.5 oz fleece, mock neck and storm flap hold heat better than a thin waffle knit. The Thousandth works best as a base layer or for mild days.

The Carhartt. Triple-stitched seams and spandex-reinforced rib knit are built for repeated washing and hard use. The Thousandth has no stated durability features.

Is the Carhartt worth about $43 more?

If you wear it several times a week on job sites, yes. For occasional lounging, the Thousandth at $11.39 covers the same basic job.

Does the Thousandth come in big sizes?

Yes. It runs S to 5XL with bust from about 41 to 63 inches. The Carhartt is sold in Big & Tall sizes with a loose fit.

Only the Thousandth. The Carhartt has a mock neck collar and no hood, so add a beanie or a hooded shell over it.

Which is easier to layer under a jacket?

The Carhartt's mock neck and quarter zip sit flat under a coat. The Thousandth's hood bunches at the neck under a collar.

Carhartt Men's Big & Tall 1/4-Zip Sweatshirt vs Thousandth Men's Waffle Quarter Zip Hoodie

Buy the Carhartt if you want a work-grade layer that holds up for years; buy the Thousandth if you want a cheap, roomy waffle-knit hoodie for lounging. The Carhartt is $54.50 at Premier Uniform Supply as of November 5, 2026, against $11.39 at Walmart for the Thousandth. The price gap is roughly five times, and it buys heavier fabric, a storm flap and triple-stitched seams.

Today the Thousandth Men's Waffle Quarter Zip Hoodie costs $43.11 less at its best price.

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