What is a Baja Hoodie?

June 18, 2023

Let me tell you everything you want to know about Baja Hoodies 

In this article we will explain the common things that people want to know about Baja hoodies wrongly known as Drug Rugs. We will explain the proper terms people use and why they are called Baja Hoodies or Sudaderas de Jerga. We will also talk about what baja hoodies are made from and why we believe we have the best baja hoodie brand.

What is the real name for baja hoodies?

The Mexican name for baja hoodies is sudadera de jerga and they can be found all over Mexico. Sudadera literally means hoodie in Spanish and jerga is the woven material that they are typically made from. The term baja hoodie originates from Baja California where they became popular among surfers. It was these surfers that brought their souvenirs back to The States and the term Baja Hoodie was coined.

What are hippie ponchos made from?

Our hippie ponchos, baja hoodies are made from 100% reclaimed fibres. Theses fibres are recycled from off cuts of fabric that would otherwise have been disposed of. It’s amazing that we can recycle these materials in order to create a brand-new product and that’s what makes our Baja Hoodies so special and unique.

What is the best Baja Hoodie brand?

Well, we would be remiss if we were not going to throw our name into the ring. We have spent many years traveling and exploring Mexico to find the best Baja Hoodies the country offers. Our hoodies are made in consistent sizing and colouring with an eco-friendly manufacturing process that uses recycled materials. Our hoodies are soft and snuggly and sure to last! We are therefore certain that madeinmexi.co makes the best baja hoodies.

So what is a drug rug?

It is quite simple really. They are beautiful, colourful, hippie style hoodies that you can wear almost anywhere (except a wedding perhaps). They are also known as baja hoodies and sudadera de jerga. We will throw in some images so that you can get a pretty good idea of what we’re talking about. You can find our more about Baja Hoodies and Sudadera de Jerga and view our entire collection here.

Drug Rug Vs. Baja Hoodie - Terminology

Globally Drug Rug is a term used more frequently in Canada and the USA, whereas Baja Hoodie is more commonly used in the UK and the rest of Europe.