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AXIS vs APEX Hoodies: Weight, Fit and Price Compared
Direct answer: AXIS and APEX are both oversized, boxy KÖDO hoodies in Collection 001. The verified differences are fabric weight and price. The AXIS Hoodie is 440 GSM from £50.00. APEX AXIS is 500 GSM from £55.00, and its fit is listed as shorter boxy. Choose APEX if you want the heaviest fabric in the range. Choose AXIS for a lower price with the core oversized silhouette.
Side-by-side
| AXIS Hoodie | APEX AXIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric weight | 440 GSM | 500 GSM |
| Fit | Oversized / boxy | Oversized / shorter boxy |
| Price | From £50.00 | From £55.00 |
| Listed colourways | Deep Black, Solid Charcoal, New French Navy (YIN); Arctic White, Heather Grey, Natural Stone (YANG) | Black (YIN); Pebble Blue (YANG) |
| Construction | Pullover silhouette, drawcord-free hood | 85% organic cotton / 15% recycled polyester, brushed interior, double-layered hood |
This comparison covers only what each product page states. A detail missing from one column is not a confirmed absence from the garment.
Fabric weight
GSM means grams per square metre, so a higher number means a heavier fabric. The AXIS Hoodie is listed at 440 GSM. APEX AXIS is listed at 500 GSM, and KÖDO describes APEX as its heaviest expression. If weight is the deciding factor, APEX is the clearer choice.
Fit
Both hoodies are listed as oversized and boxy. The APEX page describes its fit as shorter boxy, so it may sit differently in length even though the silhouette is similar. KÖDO notes that size charts can use body measurements or garment measurements, and that CORE and APEX can fit differently. Check the size guide on the product page before you order, and compare it with a hoodie you already own.
Construction and colour
The AXIS Hoodie is a pullover with a drawcord-free hood and minimal KÖDO detailing. APEX AXIS is listed with a brushed interior and a double-layered hood. The two pages list different colourways. The AXIS pages show Deep Black, Solid Charcoal and New French Navy for YIN, and Arctic White, Heather Grey and Natural Stone for YANG. The APEX pages list Black for YIN and Pebble Blue for YANG.
Which to choose
- Choose APEX AXIS if you want the heaviest fabric in the range and a shorter boxy fit.
- Choose the AXIS Hoodie if you want a lower price and a 440 GSM oversized fit in YIN or YANG.
If you want a zip, the AXIS ZIP HOODIE - YIN is a separate product at £55.00, also listed at 440 GSM. It has its own page and is not the same as the pullover.
FAQs
Is APEX AXIS heavier than the AXIS Hoodie?
Yes. The listed weights are 500 GSM for APEX AXIS and 440 GSM for the AXIS Hoodie.
Is the AXIS ZIP the same hoodie as the AXIS Hoodie?
No. The AXIS ZIP HOODIE - YIN is a full-zip product listed at £55.00 and 440 GSM. The AXIS Hoodie is a pullover listed at £50.00.
How do I choose the right size?
Use the size guide on the product page. KÖDO notes that some charts use body measurements and others use garment measurements, and that CORE and APEX can fit differently.
Explore the pieces
View the AXIS Hoodie in YIN or YANG, or see the full APEX range, then check the size guide before you choose.