Tardigrade Premium Heavyweight Hooded Sweatshirt

Tardigrades have survived mass extinctions, deep space radiation, and boiling temperatures — and they still don't get enough credit. This heavyweight hooded sweatshirt from Mikey Yaw fixes that, pairing science-minded streetwear with 13.5oz fleece built to outlast bad weather and worse decisions. If you're going to wear a hoodie, it might as well say something.

The Design

The graphic draws from the biology of one of Earth's most resilient organisms — the water bear, or tardigrade — rendered with the kind of precise, unsentimental detail that feels more Bauhaus lab poster than novelty print. It's a quiet nod to the idea that the smallest, least visible things often hold ecosystems together, which feels relevant whether you're thinking about soil health or New York City at 2am. Worn by people who read the footnotes.

Details

• Unisex heavyweight hoodie, relaxed fit with structured shoulders
• 13.5oz / 450gsm ring-spun fleece — 70% cotton, 30% polyester — dense, warm, and soft against the skin without feeling stiff
• Double fleece-lined hood, heavy-duty cotton drawcord with antique silver tips, reverse coverstitch seams, and cross-grain construction that resists shrinkage
• True to size — size up if you want a fuller, drop-shoulder fit

How to Wear It

Layer it under a canvas work jacket for transit and outdoor time, or wear it solo on days when the temperature drops faster than expected — the hood actually functions, which puts it ahead of most. Works with anything utilitarian: cargo pants, wide-leg denim, beat-up boots.

Made to Order

Printed when you buy it. No warehouse, no waste. Ships in 7–10 business days.