How to Spot Real vs. Fake Sp5der Hoodies

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Plus, learn where to safely buy real Sp5der hoodies

Co-authored by Devin McSween

Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Fact Checked

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Real vs Fake Sp5der Hoodie

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Sp5der is a fashion brand created by the rapper Young Thug, which is well-known for its trendy streetwear. Sp5der hoodies are one of the brand’s most popular items, and with that popularity comes countless dupes and replicas claiming to be the real thing. If you want to get your hands on a real Sp5der hoodie but are worried about buying a fake, we’re here to help! In this article, we’ll explain how to tell if a Sp5der hoodie is real or fake, tell you where to buy real hoodies, and give you tips on avoiding fakes while shopping for pre-owned hoodies. Keep reading to learn more!

Sp5der Hoodie Legit Check

Image showing the key differences between a real and fake Sp5der hoodie.

Print quality: Real hoodies have screen-printed designs that are clear, crisp and bold. Fakes may appear poor quality, imprecise, and blurry.
Neck tag: On real hoodies, the information is screen-printed, uses a uniform font, and is easy to read. Fakes may appear blurry.
Material: Real hoodies are made out of thick 100% cotton, while fakes may seem lightweight and flimsy.

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Differences Between Real and Fake Sp5der Hoodies

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Print quality The printing on authentic Sp5der hoodies has a high-quality look that’s crisp, clear, and super bold. The lettering on the hoodie is sharp and easy to read, and the lines of the spider web design are neat and defined. Additionally, the designs don’t fade or get damaged easily in the wash.^{[1]
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- Signs the hoodie is fake: The print quality often looks poor. The lettering and design may look imprecise, careless, and blurry, or not show up very boldly. Plus, the designs might fade easily or come off after washing the hoodie.
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Neck tag All authentic Sp5der hoodies have a screen-printed tag on the inside neck of the hoodie. On older hoodies, the tag is more elaborate with the green “Sp5der” logo over a pink spider web. White text is underneath with washing instructions and “Designed in USA.” Underneath that is the size.^{[2]
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- Signs the hoodie is fake: It’s missing a neck tag, or the information isn’t screen-printed but rather printed on a traditional tag. The font may appear off, or blurry and hard to read. Additionally, the tag might indicate that the hoodie is made somewhere other than Los Angeles or the USA.
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Design While different hoodie styles have different designs, most are screen printed onto the hoodie. This means that the lettering, spider webs, stars, and other designs are flat and seamless with the material of the hoodie, but have a noticeably different texture from the hoodie material. However, on some styles, like the Beluga, the designs have a puffier, 3D look. Still, though, the design isn’t very puffed up.^{[4]
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- Always compare your hoodie to real images of the same style to help you determine if it’s real or not.
- Signs the hoodie is fake: The design is too flat or puffed up for the style it’s trying to mimic. In general, fakes have a very 3D and puffed-up appearance. For instance, the lettering may appear super thick and inflated-looking.
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Details Most Sp5der hoodies come with prominent designs on the front, the most common being dots or rhinestones around “Sp5der,” the spider web, and stars. The dots or rhinestones are evenly spaced and neatly surround the letters, without any overlapping spots. The spider web is neat and clear, reads “SP5DER” at the bottom, and extends over the pocket.^{[5]
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- Signs the hoodie is fake:
  - On styles with dots, they might be overlapping or appear messily applied.
  - On styles with rhinestones, they might appear messily applied, too close together (or far apart), or easily fall off.
  - On styles with spider webs, the lines may appear too thin or thick, and appear blurry or messy. The web might not extend over the pocket. If it does, the webbing might not match up between the torso and the pocket.
  - On styles with stars, all the stars might only be solid or only have a “5” in the center (in other words, there is no variation).
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Material Sp5der hoodies are made out of 100% cotton fleece. This gives the pieces a thick, heavy weight that looks and feels high quality. The outside is smooth and sleek, while the inside has a rough and bumpy, fleece-like texture. Both sides are very soft, though.^{[6]
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- Signs the hoodie is fake: Fakes often have a cheap, low-quality look and feel lightweight and flimsy. The material might not feel like it’s made out of 100% cotton (the tag may even list a different material). Additionally, the inside may have a smooth texture rather than a rough one.
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Color The colors used in Sp5der hoodies are rich and intense, whether the hoodie is the iconic and vibrant slime green color, or a deep and warm brown. Most of the colors used in the designs are vivid neons, though even the darker greens and blues have a nice saturation.
- Always double-check that the color of your hoodie is an official color released by Sp5der—you can find images of their archived styles on the Sp5der website. Fakes often come in colors that haven’t been released by Sp5der.
- Signs the hoodie is fake: The color appears dull and unsaturated. It may also appear off (too light or dark, or the wrong shade) compared to the authentic version.
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Stitching The stitching on authentic Sp5der hoodies is neat and precise. If the screen print design and stitching overlap, the design always covers the stitching. For instance, the spider web design is on top of the stitching.
- Signs the hoodie is fake: The stitching may appear loose and uneven, and not be stitched straight. Additionally, the stitching may be added over top of the design.
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Price Sp5der is a high-end streetwear brand founded by the rapper Young Thug, and the hoodies certainly aren’t cheap. Most hoodies cost between $200 and $275. Luckily, the great quality, unique designs, and LA-made materials make up for the steep price.
- Even on the resale market, pre-owned and authentic Sp5der hoodies still cost $200 and up. Because Sp5der’s drops are so limited, they often cost more than new hoodies!
- Signs the hoodie is fake: It’s significantly cheaper than $200. Many fakes advertise prices as low as $20 to $40. However, many convincing dupes still charge a high price of around $200 to try to trick you.

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Where to Buy a Real Sp5der Hoodie

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Shop for Sp5der hoodies on Sp5der’s official website, kingspider.co. The best way to ensure that your Sp5der hoodie is real is to get it from the official website. Sp5der is aware that their products are heavily counterfeited, and highly suggests checking the URL of the website you’re on to ensure you’re buying an authentic hoodie.^{[7]
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- Sp5der notes that fake websites often misspell “Sp5der” (like “Sp5ider” or “Sp55der”), and adds other words to the name, like “Sp5der Clothing” or “Sp5der Hoodies.”
- Sp5der sells out of hoodies super fast, so follow their Instagram account, @sp5derworldwide, for updates about official drops!
- Or, sign up to receive text updates on Sp5der’s website.
- Note: Popular reselling platforms like StockX and GOAT sell pre-owned and authenticated Sp5der hoodies. However, some people believe that they’ve bought fake Sp5der hoodies from these sites. Always authenticate the item yourself, and if possible, buy a hoodie from kingspider.co for 100% assurance that it’s the real deal.

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How to Avoid Fake Sp5der Hoodies

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Compare the seller’s pictures to images of the real hoodie. If you’re shopping for a pre-owned Sp5der hoodie online, look over the images closely to help authenticate the item. Check the neck tag, print quality, and design details, and compare the pictures to images of the real hoodie (like on Sp5der’s website or their online archive). If something looks off or a key detail is missing, the hoodie is likely fake.^{[8]
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- Avoid buying the hoodie if the seller doesn’t provide clear pictures of it, or only uses stock images of it in their listing.
- If the seller doesn’t provide great pictures, message them to ask if they can provide better ones. If they don’t (or outright refuse to), don’t shop from them—they’re likely selling a counterfeit hoodie.
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Read the hoodie’s description carefully. Lots of people sell “one to one” replicas of Sp5der hoodies, which are fake hoodies that are meant to be perfect dupes of the real thing. These reps are often significantly cheaper than authentic Sp5der hoodies, so lots of people purposefully seek them out. If you want a real Sp5der hoodie and are shopping on sites other than kingspider.co, be sure to read the entire description so you don’t accidentally buy a rep.
- If you see any wording in the description like “one to one” or “Sp5der-inspired,” it’s definitely a fake.
- Be wary of any descriptions where the seller mentions getting the hoodie from a vendor or 3rd party, as that’s likely a sign that the hoodie is fake.
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Shop pre-owned hoodies from highly reviewed sellers. Whether you’re shopping on GOAT or StockX or eBay, it’s important that you’re buying from a trustworthy and reputable seller. Read through the seller's reviews and ensure they’ve made a lot of sales before. If reviewers bring up any red flags, like receiving obvious fakes or not getting their money refunded, shop from a different seller.^{[9]
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- If possible, make your purchase with a credit card. If it turns out that the hoodie is fake and the seller refuses to give you a refund, you can simply reach out to your credit card company to file a dispute and get your money back.
New Sp5der hoodies cost at least $200, and pre-owned ones often cost even more. People who own authentic Sp5der hoodies know how much they cost, so they’re very unlikely to sell them much lower than market price. If you see a listing for a hoodie that’s significantly cheaper than $200, it’s almost certainly a fake.^{[10]
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