Reverse Weave Sweatshirt

Champion invented the reverse weave construction in 1938 to prevent vertical shrinkage, cutting the fabric horizontally across the body. Early examples feature the iconic "C" logo bar tag, a single hood cording, and thick loopback cotton. University issue sweatshirts from the 1950s–60s are the most coveted, particularly Harvard, Yale, and Michigan in deadstock condition. These regularly fetch $2,000–$5,000.