The Good

• Comfort and Coziness “I love the way the scuba plush looks and feels! I own 4 of them… so cozy and look nice on.” (5 upvotes) “It’s soft fleece lined and more cozy for the winter… they’ve come out almost every winter the last few years.” (19 upvotes)
• Durability of Older Models “I still have two scuba zip hoodies from 2007 and 2009 and they’re still in top condition.” (16 upvotes) “I own a few originals from 2018/2019—still soft as ever.” (4 upvotes)
• Versatile Style Options “OOOH I like this fit on you! Makes you look SUPER tall. The cropped scuba is definitely your fit.” (4 upvotes) “I prefer the fit of the scubas now. Longer and leaner.” (5 upvotes)

The Not So Good

• Quality Decline “All of their clothing quality has gone downhill in the last 10 years.” (6 upvotes) “The old fabric was so nice… this seems to be the way of every brand, slowly decreasing quality with increasing prices 😭.” (133 upvotes)
• Pilling Issues (Especially Plush) “My long plush full zip pilled and puckered after one careful wash. It looks like old pajamas now.” (6 upvotes)“My regular plush Scuba pilled the first time I washed it too.” (6 upvotes)
• Some users feel newer versions have off proportions. “Fit is off (sleeves are longer).” (5 upvotes) “It’s also tighter on the forearms.” (5 upvotes)

Comparison to Alternatives

• Costco Dupes:Frequently cited as similar quality for far less.
  • “I own a couple of the new Scubas and could find similar quality at Costco.” (19 upvotes)
  • “Costco’s quality is 100 times better and at a lower price 🤣.” (5 upvotes)
• Gap and Other Retailers : “I’ve switched to getting basics from Gap… same price, better quality.” (9 upvotes)
• Old vs. New Lululemon: major nostalgia for earlier designs.
  • “My Scubas from 2000 were thicker and more structured.” (5 upvotes)
  • “Newer scuba fabric is thinner and less dense.” (7 upvotes)

Tips and Tricks

• Managing Pilling Practical fixes for extending longevity. “A sweater shaver will remove the pilling.” (5 upvotes) “You can use a regular razor—I’ve been using Venus disposables on my cashmere all winter lol.” (5 upvotes)
• Washing Recommendations: Careful washing helps preserve fabric. “The bag fit three Scubas. I flipped the sweater inside out and it didn’t ruin the lining.” (6 upvotes)

The Verdict

Reddit users are split on the modern Lululemon Scuba Hoodie. Long-time customers consistently say older Scubas offered superior thickness, structure, and durability—qualities they feel have declined as prices have risen. Plush Scubas are praised for comfort but widely criticized for pilling after minimal wear.

The hoodie remains popular for aesthetics and brand appeal, but more shoppers are comparing Lululemon unfavorably with cheaper retailers like Costco and Gap. For buyers today, the regular (non-plush) Scuba appears to have fewer issues, and proper care,gentle washing, sweater shavers, avoiding heat, can meaningfully extend its lifespan.

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