Wilson Vintage Sweat Shirt

I've got a pretty big hankering for oatmeal coloured sweats these days. Wings + Horns produced a great version in recycled fleece that I love and Utility Coop has this amazing piece of vintage reproduction. Aside from just the colour (the grey is great too) here though, the construction of the sweatshirt is really amazing. Nowadays you just don't see the sewing techniques used here that are emulated from Wilson sweats of the 30's. I'm talking about the chain stitched ribbed collar with neck gussets at the front and back as well as a ribbed barrel cuff sewn onto the sleeve. The best feature of the top though is the unique set-in sleeve where the stitch runs down the arm creating not only a nice bit of detail but also provides for extra freedom and mobility.

Comments

[Ulysses]

It's called a Champion reverse weave - been around forever - still has the best fit. If you can find a good one it won't cost you nearly as much as this clone.

[jeremy]

i've been looking for one of these forever. i have a beat up sweatshirt that's lasted forever fruit of the loom made in the usa.

[AndyM]

This sweatshirt looks awesome! I have been looking for a decent grey sweatshirt and this may fit the bill. You would think something this basic would be easy to find, but maybe I am overly picky. It looks like they deal with international buyers -- If I can only figure out how to fill out the forms... :)

Thanks!

[Chuck Welch]

Buzz Rickson makes a beautiful grew sweatshirt.

[peter]

Is this done using the loopwheel techinque?

[zissou]

^Sure looks like it as I don't see a side seam.

[JohnP]

Looks good, love the slleave/body detail. The Buzz ones are great, got a couple of them, also Garbstore, they had a nice oatmeal colour one

[luc]

does utility coop ship to the states or would i need to find a proxy?

[admin]

Luc -
If you email Nandy at Utility Coop, he'll be able to help you. They ship internationally and are easy to work with.
nandy@utilitycoop.com

—rw