HOODED SWEATSHIRT / ‘H’ Loopwheel follows the 1944 pattern of

follows the 1944 pattern of the B-15 flight jacket

it has since become an annual tradition and a highly revered event

Between the 1930s and 60s t-shirts made from Loopwheel fabric were relatively common but remained sought after for their unique properties

One of the most popular designs during this period was the Indian Chief

The cotton twill fabric used for the outer material has been custom-produced to incorporate a subtle character often seen in American vintage twill fabrics

HOODED SWEATSHIRT / ‘H’ Loopwheel follows the 1944 pattern ofThe hooded sweatshirt was originally created in the 1930s by stitching hoods to existing sweatshirt designs, as a functional solution for construction workers enduring freezing New York winters and were quickly adopted by US military for training exercises and physical education classes. Made in Wakayama, Japan, of 100% cotton on Sinker Weave Machines, which are capable of producing a heavier and denser fabric than loopwheel machines. Sinker machines