The shape of the hood of a hooded sweatshirt largely determines how well it wraps around the head and the wearer's field of vision.
First of all, common hood shapes include round and pointed. Round hoods usually have better head wrapping, they can fit the head contour tightly, and can effectively block the cold wind from the top of the head in cold weather. For example, some outdoor brands' hooded sweatshirts use a round hood design with a drawstring. After tightening the drawstring, the hood can fit the head further and reduce heat loss. However, this tight wrapping may affect the field of vision to a certain extent. Because the hood fits the head more closely, when the head turns, the hood may move with it, blocking part of the side vision, especially when doing some sports that require quick head turning to observe the surrounding environment, which may cause inconvenience.
Pointed hoods have relatively more space above the head, and their wrapping is mainly concentrated on the sides and back of the head. This shape can reduce the obstruction of the front and side vision to a certain extent, allowing the wearer to observe the surrounding situation more conveniently during exercise. For example, in mountaineering, people wearing pointed hooded sweatshirts can more easily see the direction of the mountain road and the surrounding terrain. However, its wrapping on the top of the head is not as good as that of a round hood. In strong winds, cold wind may penetrate from the gap on the top.
In addition, the depth of the hood also affects the wrapping and field of vision. A deeper hood can better cover the ears and the area above the neck, providing more comprehensive warmth and protection. However, if the hood is too deep and not properly designed, it may seriously block the vision when the head is leaning forward, posing a safety hazard to some sports that require lowering the head, such as cycling. Although a shallower hood has a relatively wide field of vision, its protective effect on the head in a cold environment will be greatly reduced.
There is a close connection between the hood shape of the hooded sweatshirt and the wrapping and field of vision of the head. When designing and selecting a hooded sweatshirt, it is necessary to comprehensively consider factors such as sports scenes and climate conditions to achieve the best balance between wrapping and field of vision, so that the hooded sweatshirt can provide a comfortable wearing experience while ensuring the safety and convenience of sports.
