The Baja Jacket is most widely known as the Baja Hoodie or Baja Sweatshirt. It originated from Mexico and became popular among U.S subcultures, most notably the hippies and surfers. Today, they are not linked to any particular group. People in college, high school, and junior high are wearing the Baja Hoodie because they are not only a cool article of clothing, but they can match well with any color of pants and shoes. They can also be worn with shorts and sandles.
Another reason the popularity of the hooded pullover has continued through the last several decades is because of how it's made. The materials that comprise the hoodie are cotton, wool, and acrylic. A few of the most popular brands use Eco-yarn, material woven from recycled unused shirt scrapings from U.S mills. The benefit of wearing a hoodie made in this fashion is that it is preshrunk which will prevent the new Baja Hoodie from shrinking. Not all hoodies have that same feature. They are otherwise known for shrinking a size after the first wash. The material also makes the hoodie comfortable and soft to the touch. It can still be worn in mildly warm temperature because of the material's breathable quality. This is the type of hooded shirt to be worn to stay cool, dry, and to prevent sunburn. That is one reason they became popular among the surfer subculture.
The color patterns are the other reason the hoodie appeals to people. They usually consist of 3 colors in a vertical striped fashion, except for the front pocket pouch which has horizontal stripes. Because there are so many color variations, the quantity to choose from seems endless, and many outfits can be made from the clothes in one's own closet. The Baja Jacket is the perfect top to go with any style of pants or shorts, shoes or sandals; for a rainy or sunny day, and for a night out or just hanging out.
