THE BEST
"This is the best sweatshirt I've ever owned. I haven’t taken it off since it arrived. May or may not be becoming a problem, albeit a good problem."
Drawing inspiration from the effortless vibe of early 90s Laguna Beach, the Crux Cropped Sweatshirt is made for cool coastal mornings. Crafted from insanely soft hemp and organic cotton french terry fabric, that’s just the right weight. It's akin to a cozy embrace from retro sunshine, ideal for those serene mornings strolling along the beach.
Men should typically size up, but fit is best determined by referencing the size chart. 'Women's Sizing' indicates sizing based on standard garment manufacturing terms, and is not meant to suggest gender identity.
The finished garment is washed in color, rather than dying the fabric prior to cutting and sewing. This results in subtle variations of color and a softer texture. Washed White is not garment-dyed.
Hemp will take good care of you, especially if you take good care of it. Below are some suggested tips for taking the best care of your hemp.
HEMP + ORGANIC COTTON BLENDS:
See more hemp fabric care tips here.
HEMP + WOOL BLENDS:
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Jungmaven clothing is cut and sewn in Los Angeles, California using high-quality, globally sourced materials. Select accessories are produced in trusted international facilities, where we work closely with our partners to ensure safe working conditions and responsible sourcing.
Hemp is a naturally strong, durable fiber, which is why we use it to make clothing you'll wear for years. It's also a remarkable crop: in the right conditions, it grows with relatively little irrigation and fewer chemical inputs than cotton.
The facts:
Stronger fiber than cotton. In a peer-reviewed comparison, hemp fibers measured 310–850 MPa in tensile strength, compared with 287–597 MPa for cotton. [BioResources, NC State University]
Resists pilling and wear. In 2025 lab testing of woven bast-fiber fabrics, hemp earned the highest pilling-resistance rating of the fabrics tested, holding up across repeated wear cycles. [Fibres & Textiles in Eastern Europe, 2025]
Uses less water. Hemp uses about 38% less water than cotton over a growing season, and its water footprint is roughly 60% lower. [Journal of Agrometeorology, 2023; Journal of Cannabis Research, 2025]
Needs fewer pesticides than cotton. Cotton is one of the most pesticide-intensive US field crops, with 42 million pounds applied across 10.3 million acres in 2021. Hemp is typically grown with substantially less pesticide input. [USDA data via Organic Trade Association]
Captures carbon as it grows. Published estimates put hemp's CO₂ uptake at roughly 3–15 tonnes per hectare during cultivation. At the higher end, that outpaces the 2–6 tonnes per hectare per year typical of forests. [Portland State University review; University of Cambridge research]
Can help clean soil. Hemp roots can absorb low levels of heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, and zinc from soil. This process is called phytoremediation. [Portland State University review]
Facts refer to hemp fiber and cultivation. Many of our garments are hemp–organic cotton blends.
Sources: BioResources/NC State · Fibres & Textiles in Eastern Europe · Journal of Agrometeorology · Journal of Cannabis Research · Organic Trade Association · Portland State University · Dezeen / Cambridge
Overall rating: 4.7941175 / 5 from 170 reviews.
The Crux Cropped Sweatshirt offers a cozy embrace with its soft, durable material and flattering cut. Customers appreciate its cropped length, perfect fit, and excellent quality, though some recommend sizing up for a cozier fit. The vintage color adds to its charming appeal.
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"This is the best sweatshirt I've ever owned. I haven’t taken it off since it arrived. May or may not be becoming a problem, albeit a good problem."
"I really like cropped sweatshirts and this one is perfect! Super soft, comfortable and made from non-toxic materials. The fit is true to size. Would buy every color if I could. :)"
"This sweatshirt is definitely going to be one of my favorites. Great fit and love the color😍 it is thin enough to wear under a denim jacket for a layered look and cooler nights. Another one in a different color is in the near future 👍"
"I wanted to love it but the neck just feels too wide. I washed it hoping it would shrink up and fit better, but it didn’t and now I’m stuck with it. Great fabrics though."
"I found one of these used and had to buy myself a new one, so comfy."
"So so comfortable, great fit. It’s a cross between a sweatshirt and a long crewneck, which I like, because it makes it more versatile"
"My new favorite sweatshirt. It’s perfectly cozy and perfectly soft. Feels warn in and comfortable but not delicate. Will be wearing for years to come."
"Comfortable and beautiful color in Coyote. Sized up so it wouldn’t be cropped."
"Good weight and color. Quite shrunken so size up"
"The fit of the cropped sweatshirt is on-point. I'm 5'7" and it hits just below my natural waist. The neckline is open enough to show some skin but not enough to make it sloppy. It's not super soft due to the hemp, but still a great purchase."