Sweatshirts (Hoodies, Crewnecks, Loopwheeled, Vintage, etc.)
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I am curious to hear a comparison between the Joe McCoy's Ballpark sweats vs. the Iron Heart Loopwheeled sweats. I've never experienced the McCoy, but the IHs are fantastic and I can't imagine the McCoys being any better. There are lots of people that say McCoy makes some of the best sweats around, so if anyone has experience with both, I would love to hear impressions. Thanks, in advance.
BTW, both of those look great, davito.
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Just to make sure: Ballpark sweatshirts are supreme, heavyweight sweatshirts, but they are not "loopwheeled" - also, Real McCoy/Joe McCoy never claimed that they are.
However, a recent addition to the Joe McCoy line is "loopwheeled" - they don't go by the Ballpark label and they are not heavyweight…Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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Absolutely they get better
Nice broark go for it, the sweats get better over time.
This is my Ballpark crewneck sweatshirt with indigo stains from the ultimate indigo crocking MF indigo drover. I have it all over the place and i love it. Depending on your jeans i am pretty sure they will not bleed like that.
Dont worry too much the indigo will wash out imho
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Two more Detail shots of the Ballpark heavyweight sweater
And this is my very first real sweatshirt i got some years back, very proud of this puppy. Lightweight and i love me heather grey
its a Medium as it came snugger under armpits and shorter, arms are a bit shorter too. Love this vintage inspired cut and gives such a cool fit imho
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Ah Bangladesh. Man I can't stand their garment industry. One of my colleagues emigrated from there and worked in the bank on the first floor of the sweatshop that collapsed recently and killed a bunch of workers. He said they have building codes there but that they were ignored. The day before the collapse the manager of the bank saw cracks in the structure and told everyone to stay home the next day. Saved some lives. If only the garment makers gave such a damn.
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Picked up some nice old sweatshirts while back… it’s about time I post them…
#1. Vintage Champion reverse weave sweat (orange). Heavy-weight, flat seemed sides… overall great beater sweatshirt for when I’m not wearing my Iron Heart sweatshirt.
#2. NOS Russell Athletics combed cotton sweat (teal). Soft combed cotton, no side seems (ring spun I assume) it says it’s guaranteed for 5 years or free replacing! Much better guarantee than Flint and tinder… ??? It’s certainly expired now, but it’s just cool to see.
There are much better sweats out there(such as loop wheeled with long fiber cotton, etc…), but these old sweats are better than most new ones, only cost a few bucks a piece, and are great to just throw around without considering damaging them … Both are American made too which is kinda cool…
thx much. You got a nice buzz there my man
