3M46 Vintage Machine Classic Fit Sweatshirt

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Traditionally manufactured on original loopwheelers in Germany

This Classic Cotton Fleece Sweatshirt by Merz b. Schwanen is not your average closet dweller. Crafted in Germany on original loopwheelers, it’s built with durable side seams for lasting structure, while the organic cotton fleece delivers maximum comfort. Triangle inserts at the neckline and under the arms add a touch of old-school style, and just for good measure, they thoughtfully added a little extra length to offset any shrinkage.

Features

• Triangle inserts under the arms for added comfort
• Ribbon paneled neckline for a classic look
• Extra length to accommodate shrinkage after the first wash

Sizing

• The Classic Cotton Fleece Sweatshirt runs small; order at least one size up
• European sizing; fits 1 to 2 sizes smaller than US sizes
• 1-2 inches extra length to account for shrinkage
• For the best personal fit, compare the measurements of one of your best-fitting shirts to the garment measurements below

Garment Measurements

	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Chest	38⅝	41	43⅜	45⅝	48
Shoulder	16½	16⅞	17½	18⅛	18⅞
Body Length	27¼	28	28⅝	29½	30¼
Sleeve Length	26⅝	27¼	28	28¼	28¾

All measurements are in inches.

How to Measure - Chest: Measure straight across from edge to edge, starting 1" below the armhole, multiply by 2 - Shoulder: Measure straight across from shoulder seam to shoulder seam. Again, it’s easiest to measure across the back of the garment - Body Length: Start at the top of the shoulder where it meets the neck seam, and measure straight down to the hem - Sleeve Length: Start at the center of the back of the neck, measure straight across to the shoulder seam, and then follow the edge of the garment to the cuff. Pro tip: it’s easiest to measure across the back of the sleeve

Materials & Care

• 100% Organic cotton fleece
• Fully recyclable
• Machine wash cold and tumble dry low

About Merz b. Schwanen

Originally founded in 1911, Merz B Schwanen was reborn in 2011 when designers Gitta and Peter Plotnicki found one of their first henleys at a flea market. They saw that at 90 years-old, this henley still had life in it and decided that Merz B Schwanen had to make a comeback. Floored by the henley’s quality, craftsmanship, and insane comfort, Gitta and Peter found the original factory in southern Germany, repaired the century-old loopwheel machines, and got to work on reviving the brand. Today, their apparel is just like the originals: handcrafted on loopwheel machines to create authentic circular knits—in other words, there are no side seams like you would find in today’s modern shirting. And with each new release, you can tell that the legacy of Merz B Schwanen is just as alive today as it was in 1911.