Vintage Sweatshirts

[fre-co]

Thanks for that, not quite what I'm looking for though.

[Mr Black]

Big fan of a short sleeve sweat myself. Decent repro's seem to be a bit thin on the ground.

 

I've not got one myself, but i've seen Two Moon short sleeved sweats while browsing on Rakuten

 

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/takeoff-c/item/i00004493/

[fre-co]

That's the ticket!

[jung]

I bought the Deluxeware sweatshirt. Very nice but I prefer the Ball Park sweat fabric, it feels more substantial to me.

[BlackPig]

For comparison here is a picture of my SG hoodie at about a year, several washes always hang-dried. Probably could have sized up to layer may do that for my next one.

How did you size your SG hoodie? Edited November 26, 2013 by BlackPig

[Rightyow77]

I went true to size. So I went with a small, I like my sweats on the short side and the M would have been a little to long for my liking. The fit is a little snug around my chest but after I washed it for the first time I stretched it a bit and it has been comfortable since. 

[SLAB]

picked up two Freewheelers sweatshirts from yahoo auction; both were used; I didn't take into account that most Japanese just throw everything in the laundry machine and alas these shrunk from the 'new' measurements. I'll put up some pictures today to show the fits on both.

 

btw did anyeone else notice this kind of fabrication on any other brand of sweatshirts manufacturers; I first thought the previous owner adjusted the collar but its made this way.

 

DSC_0087 by SLAB13, on Flickr

[eleks]

That Power Wear sweatshirt is great, Slab! A few weeks ago I picked up exactly the same, in same color too, but in size 38. Unfortunately it's too tight for me at the shoulders, so it's in the market since then, but nobody have been interested yet...

It's new/unwashed and also has that fabrication. 

[Foxy2]

^^ nice sweater from what I can tell. The workmanship solution for the neck opening rib is not the cleanest, but not unusual. I have seen this in a couple of pictures on old sweats.

A similar workmanship has the sewing operator close the shoulder or raglan sleeve seem as the last operation (the rib collar has been attached before hand - attached to the "open" neck opening) - this has the shoulder/raglan sleeve seam go through/over the neck opening rib as well.

It is a bit more efficient/economic in regards to workflow and cycle time, but it may require a separate finishing operation (back tacking or bar tacking), depending on the seam type/machine used for closing the shoulder/raglan sleeve seam. It doesn't look as clean as other options and can result in less evenly rounded neck openings.

On a separate note: just received the current season's JoeMcCoy's loopwheeled sweat (MC13111) - pictures on the weekend.

[Broark]

What color did you pick up in the new JMC loopwheeled sweat? I've been thinking about the milk color, looks real nice.

[Rightyow77]

Have a new cushman up on the market in vintage green, size small if anyone is interested fits a lot like this whites. The Fabric is soooo much nicer wish the color could work for me but alas I just look like a ninja turtle.

 

[whozdrew?]

If it was any size other than a small I would gladly take it off of your hands. That being said, would you mind sharing a link as to where I can get one of my own?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

check his sig

[Rightyow77]

Got mine off of Vari on Rakuten. Just search tops and search trains. 

 

Sorry forgot the exact link it's their only Cushman sweat thought so it should be first hit. They have several other colors too and I feel that for the price, if you can some how dodge a huge import fee, the sweat is so much bang for the buck. Completely under rated. I may even decide to keep this guy if no one buys it and gift it. But you are right not many people are a Small especially in Japanese sizes. 

 

Edit: Found it sent you a link

Edited December 7, 2013 by Rightyow77

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Oh yeah, I am stupid

[whozdrew?]

Thanks again for sharing. It didn't take long for me to appreciate the vintage fit of my JMC Ball Park sweat. I'm probably going to be spending a shit load of money on these things.

[Foxy2]

Real McCoy LoopWheel Sweatshirt - size M, before wash...

Fabric weight should be around 10oz - lighter than the heavy Ball Park model (12oz).

[SirReal]

Have a new cushman up on the market in vintage green, size small if anyone is interested fits a lot like this whites. The Fabric is soooo much nicer wish the color could work for me but alas I just look like a ninja turtle.

 

Been looking for a good sweat but was thinking of getting a deluxeware. Just implulse bought this cushman in black. Oops. 

[Rightyow77]

Yes! Another convert. Just bought another in Olive and a SG hoodie in grey  . Should have probably sold this Cushman first but I am kinda on the fence.

[TheIntelligentHoodwinker]

Anyone had any experience with Merz B Schwanen sweatshirts?

 

[Foxy2]

Did handle them - pretty lightweight, more like underwear...

Material and workmanship is quite nice, though.

[TheIntelligentHoodwinker]

Did handle them - pretty lightweight, more like underwear...

Material and workmanship is quite nice, though.

 

Cool. Thanks. That's basically what I was trying to ascertain. Onlin retailers all seem to say that they're 'heavy', but they don't look it in photos.

[Foxy2]

Merz has been specializing in underwear in the past - didn't see that changing lately.

[whozdrew?]

Yes! Another convert. Just bought another in Olive and a SG hoodie in grey  . Should have probably sold this Cushman first but I am kinda on the fence.

 

 

How did you decide to size on the SG? From what I've read, a lot of shrinkage is expected.

[Rightyow77]

I sized true. But then again I always size true. Not everyone is looking for the kind of fit I like though.

[twistedtrees]

Here's a fit pic of a Studio D'Artisan Loopwheel sweatshirt. It's a large even though I wear medium.

 

 

Unfortunately I can't get down with the neck opening and have put it up for sale in the market.

[Rightyow77]

DUe that looks solid, keep it.

[Quoise1203]

For those of you wondering about "evo" on indigo dyed sweatshirts, here are some pics of my left field version after about 11 months and a ton of washes. You can definitely see some fading patterns in the lower arm area and on the elbows; I predict the elbows will be almost white at some point.

 

 

[tmadd]

For those of you wondering about "evo" on indigo dyed sweatshirts, here are some pics of my left field version after about 11 months and a ton of washes. You can definitely see some fading patterns in the lower arm area and on the elbows; I predict the elbows will be almost white at some point.

 

 

Looking good!  Just guessing from the picture, this is yarn-dyed indigo right?

[Quoise1203]

Yup! It is indeed yarn dyed!