Sweatshirts (Hoodies, Crewnecks, Loopwheeled, Vintage, etc.)

[4c]

Yea, Einstein wore loop wheeled sweats…
“Perhaps the most common pictures of Einstein from that time show him happily shuffling around his Princeton study wearing a big gray sweatshirt. Luckily for Einstein, his life coincided with the invention of the cotton sweatshirt – for he was enamored of the soft warm comfortable garment (einsteinatoz.com).”

[Seul]

Studies show Einstein found the sweater 'relatively comfortable'.

[Mild7]

^ that's awesome

[xtcclassic]

@Seul:

Studies show Einstein found the sweater 'relatively comfortable'.

[junglo]

Anyone owned a Freewheeler sweat?

[Chiba J.]

^^Which one are you looking at?

[4c]

Not sure how I feel about short sleeved sweatshirts, but this is the real deal…
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1960s-Salt-Pepper-Gray-Short-Sleeve-Raglan-Shoulder-Crewneck-Sweatshirt-/221378954942?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item338b36c6be

[johanhej]

Looking for a basic grey hoodie, and kind of had my eye on the one from real mccoys. I can't find it anywhere in Europe though :/. Anyone who know somewhere which might stock them?

Advice on other, similar hoodies, to fit a relatively slim figure are also welcome

[4c]

@johanhej:

Looking for a basic grey hoodie, and kind of had my eye on the one from real mccoys. I can't find it anywhere in Europe though :/. Anyone who know somewhere which might stock them?

Advice on other, similar hoodies, to fit a relatively slim figure are also welcome

Hear:
http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=13562&category_id=115&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=62
Hear:
http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=8498&category_id=115&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=62
And Hear:
http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=12626&category_id=115&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=62

Also strike gold makes great sweatshirts
Hear:
http://www.selfedge.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=86&products_id=842&zenid=5add8bcdfff3bc0b2fc57423793deb8c
and Hear: http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/star-foot/item/sgc004/

[mclaincausey]

I'll just leave this here: http://www.rawrdenim.com/2014/03/an-introduction-to-loopwheeled-sweatshirts/

[FOXY]

^ nice piece - unfortunately, not very accurate…

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[davito]

Not every tubular knit is loopwheeled and funny enough there are pieces with sideseams which are/were made of loopwheeled fabrics (more vintage related).

[jdl1279]

Might as well add the authority on the matter

[Superfluous]

Informative video – thanks

[mclaincausey]

geeeeeek out

[FOXY]

Have it - was part of my studies a long time ago…
Very short on loopwheel machines due to their relatively insignificant role in today's textile industry.
Nevertheless, loopwheel based machines are still produces these days for random applications (i.e. when narrow diameter tubes are needed for medical purposes).

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[4c]

Here are some vintage 40s-50s loop wheeled flat seemed sweatpants that I got today!
These are in such perfect condition; even the elastic is still good! I must say it’s so cool to have some of the original stuff to compare to the new loop wheeled sweats. 

So here’s my take: I was shocked how nice these sweats are, absolutely amazing, fluffy, warm, and soft.  Truly top notch stuff, however IMO the top Japanese loop wheeled sweats are noticeably better (still similar enough though). For example: my SG and IH sweatshirts are more tightly woven and seem to be a better (longer staple) variety of cotton. That being said if anyone hear has a chance to get a vintage loop wheeled sweat, take it, you won’t be disappointed. 

[sabergirl]

Those look great!  Where'd you pick 'em up, 4c?

[4c]

Thanks, I find these sorts of things at flea markets, thrift stores, antique stores, eBay, and, garage sales. Also sometimes post good eBay finds in the items discovered thread.

[davito]

Nice writeup and sweatpants 4c. Enjoy em, thx for sharing