HEAVYWEIGHT HOODED / COASTGUARD Publications Entering World War II

Entering World War II

the nickname ‘boonie’ took hold

the Nelson jacket is a 1930's inspired sports jacket

the 10 day event is still going strong today bringing in a crowd of up to 500

Chip Dyed Finished

HEAVYWEIGHT HOODED / COASTGUARD Publications Entering World War IIThe HEAVYWEIGHT HOODED COASTGUARD sweatshirt is made from reverse weave cotton and finished with a rubber print COASTGUARD design. The reverse weave technique, introduced in 1938, involves cutting heavy weight cotton along the cross grain to prevent shrinkage and maintain the sweatshirt's shape. This method produces a 14oz. fabric with no shoulder seams, a construction style typical of sweatshirts from the 1940s. The sweatshirt also features side