Reverse Weave Hoodie 1960s

Champion's reverse weave hooded sweatshirt from the 1960s is the founding garment of American athletic wear. The reverse weave construction — running the fleece horizontally rather than vertically to prevent shrinkage — was patented by Champion and changed the garment industry. 1960s examples with the bar tack label and single-stitch construction are foundational American sportswear. The ivy league athletic departments that originally purchased these hoodies — Harvard, Yale, Michigan — gave them their enduring prestige. Value: $500–$2,000.