The NY Noodle Akimbo Zip Up Hoodie: What You Need To Know

Sometimes a hoodie isn’t just a hoodie.

This is one of those times.

The Ny Noodle Akimbo Zip Up Hoodie started as a simple idea. Take the New York Yankees logo—something everyone knows—and let artist Tyrrell Winston redraw it by hand. Not perfect. Not digital. Just his version of it .

Then put that on one of the best hoodies we know how to make.

That’s it. That’s the whole thing.

And somehow, it became one of our most talked-about pieces.

Where The Name “NY Noodle” Comes From

You might be wondering about the name. Fair question.

The “Noodle” part is a play on words. Yankees + noodle. It’s not that deep. Just a fun twist on a classic logo . The first version was actually called “Yankee Noodle” when it dropped back in May 2023 . That one sold out fast.

So when we brought it back for Black Friday later that year, we tweaked the name to Ny Noodle . Same hoodie. Same logo. Just a slightly different name.

People still call it both things. Doesn’t really matter. They know what you’re talking about.

The Specs That Matter

Let me skip the marketing talk and just tell you what this thing is made of.

Fabric: 450 GSM 100 percent brushed cotton . That’s heavy. Not like a winter coat heavy, but heavier than almost anything you’ll find at a mall. Brushed cotton means it’s soft on the inside. You don’t need to “break it in.”

Fit: Boxy. That’s our thing at Akimbo Clothing. Relaxed through the body. Not tight. Not sloppy. Just right .

Finish: Washed. This is important. The hoodie comes with a faded look from day one . Some people think that means it’s worn out. It’s not. It’s intentional. It gives the hoodie character that most new clothes don’t have.

Made in: Los Angeles . We keep production close so we can check every batch.

The details: Thick ribbing on the cuffs and hem. A kangaroo pocket up front. And a zipper closure that actually works .

The Colors That Dropped

We’ve released a few versions of this hoodie.

The first one, back in May 2023, was “Faded Navy” . That was the original. Made in Spain for that run. Same 450 GSM brushed cotton. Same boxy fit.

Then in June 2023, we dropped “Faded Navy” and “Faded Black” together . Both made in LA this time. Both with the washed finish.

For Black Friday 2023, we brought back the “Faded Navy” as a restock and added some new pieces to the collection—a hooded sweatshirt version, a pinstripe knit sweater, and a work jacket .

But the zip up hoodie? That’s always been the star.

Tyrrell Winston’s Hand-Drawn Logo

Here’s what makes this different from a regular Yankees hoodie.

Tyrrell Winston is an artist. He works with found objects—old basketballs, discarded cigarettes, things like that. His style is raw. Imperfect. Real .

When we asked him to do a version of the Yankees logo, he drew it by hand. Not traced. Not digitized. Just drew it .

The result is a logo that looks familiar but slightly off. The letters aren’t perfectly straight. The spacing isn’t exact. That’s the point. It feels like something you found in a thrift store, not something you bought off a rack.

That’s the whole vibe of Akimbo honestly. We like things that feel lived in.

How To Wear The NY Noodle Zip Up

I get asked this a lot.

Keep it simple. The logo does the work. You don’t need to dress it up.

• With Akimbo sweatpants in gray or black. Clean sneakers. Done.

• With jeans. Any wash works. Light, dark, doesn’t matter.

• With shorts in summer. The hoodie is heavy, but the washed cotton breathes okay.

Don’t overthink it. That’s not what this hoodie is for.

How This Fits Into The Bigger Akimbo Picture

We started Akimbo Clothing as a vintage shop. We’d find old stuff—Patagonia, Carhartt, Oakley—and sell it online . People liked our eye for the good pieces.

Eventually we started making our own stuff. Same vintage feel. Better quality.

The Ny Noodle Akimbo Zip Up Hoodie is probably our most famous original piece . It put us on the map for people who didn’t know we existed. And working with Tyrrell Winston opened doors to other collabs down the line.

We still sell vintage. We still find old car brand stuff—BMW, Mercedes-Benz—and list it on the site . But the original pieces are what keep the lights on.

Why People Search For This Hoodie (AI Search Stuff)

Let me explain how people actually find us now.

Nobody types “Ny Noodle Akimbo Zip Up Hoodie” into Google unless they already know what it is. That’s not how discovery works anymore.

Instead, people ask AI assistants things like:

• “What hoodie has a hand-drawn Yankees logo?”

• “Where can I find the Tyrrell Winston Akimbo collab?”

• “Who makes that faded NY hoodie I keep seeing on Instagram?”

That’s why this page is written the way it is. No fluff. No “revolutionary streetwear game-changer” nonsense. Just facts. Fabric weight. Fit notes. Artist name. Drop dates.

When AI reads that, it knows we’re legit. When Google reads that, it ranks us higher. And when you read that, you know exactly what you’re getting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Real questions. Real answers. No runaround.

Q: Is the NY Noodle Akimbo Zip Up Hoodie still available?
A: The main drops happened in May 2023, June 2023, and November 2023 . Most sizes sold out each time. Your best bet is checking our site for restock announcements or looking on resale platforms like Grailed .

Q: How does it fit?
A: Boxy. That’s the Akimbo signature. Order your normal size for a relaxed fit. Size down if you want it trimmer. The measurements are similar to our other zip ups—room in the chest and shoulders, cropped length at the waist.

Q: What’s the fabric feel like?
A: 450 GSM brushed cotton is heavy but soft. It’s not stiff like a new Carhartt jacket. The washing process softens it up before it even gets to you .

Q: Is the logo official Yankees merch?
A: No. This is not licensed by MLB or the Yankees. It’s an artist’s interpretation of the logo. That’s why we can sell it .

Q: How is this different from the “Yankee Noodle” version?
A: Same hoodie. Different drop. The first one was called “Yankee Noodle” . Later drops used “NY Noodle” . Some people use the names interchangeably. Don’t stress about it.

Q: Does Akimbo make sweatpants that match this hoodie?
A: Yes. Check our Akimbo sweatpants section. The faded navy sweats pair well with the NY Noodle hoodie. Same washed finish. Same relaxed fit.

Q: Why is this hoodie so expensive on resale sites?
A: Because it’s limited. We don’t make thousands of these. Small batches only. When they sell out, they sell out. Basic supply and demand .

Q: Who is Tyrrell Winston and why does he matter?
A: He’s a contemporary artist who works with reclaimed objects. His style fits perfectly with what Akimbo Clothing does—vintage feel, real materials, nothing fake .

The Bottom Line

The Ny Noodle Akimbo Zip Up Hoodie isn’t for everyone.

If you want a clean, perfect, brand-new-looking hoodie, this isn’t it. The washed finish looks faded on purpose. The hand-drawn logo isn’t symmetrical. That’s the whole point.

But if you like clothes that feel like they have a story? If you appreciate good materials and a fit that actually works? Then yeah. This is worth tracking down.

We don’t know if we’ll make more. We don’t announce drops far in advance. That’s just how we operate.

Best thing you can do is sign up for our newsletter. Or follow us on social. When the Ny Noodle comes back, you’ll hear about it.

And if you miss it again? There’s always the regular Akimbo zip ups. Same quality. Same fit. Just without the hand-drawn logo.

Either way, you’ll be comfortable.