Men's Grey Sweatshirt, Ivy League
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- Material
- 100% cotton, jersey
- Construction
- Made in Portugal
- Care
- Machine washable at home, dry cleaning is not necessary.
Wash at 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent.
Wash separately the first few times: dyed cotton bleeds slightly.
Do not tumble dry: air dry in the shade.
Iron at medium heat, on the reverse to protect the colour.
Avoid fabric softener, which clogs the fibre and reduces its breathability.
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Men's Grey Sweatshirt, Ivy League
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Full size guide →The men's grey sweatshirt, born on a football field
In 1920, Benjamin Russell Jr., quarterback of the University of Alabama football team, had had enough of itchy, irritating wool jerseys. With his father's knitting mill, he developed a cotton version that didn't itch; it would give rise to the Russell Athletic Company, and to the sweatshirt. The sportswear then left the field for campuses, then the everyday wardrobe, without changing shape. This men's grey sweatshirt keeps the silhouette, in a heathered grey, a mix of light and dark fibres, that goes with everything and hides the small marks of everyday life.
- Material: 100% cotton, jersey
- Origin: made in Portugal
- Detail: Japanese yarn
- Detail: French terry 380 g/m²
- Detail: Ivy heritage
Cut and sizing
Fitted, not shaped: the sweatshirt follows the body without squeezing it, with a clean drop at the shoulders. From XS to 3XL. Take your usual size; the size guide helps you decide if you hesitate.
How to wear a men's grey sweatshirt
Over a blue oxford shirt, collar out: the campus formula, and the right one. With cuffed raw Japanese jeans, as in our photos, or with a beige chino. Under a work jacket, the dense fleece replaces a middle layer in mid-season. On its own over a white T-shirt, it is enough for the last fine days.
Care
Machine washable at home: 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent, and separately the first few times. No tumble dryer, which shrinks cotton and tires the rib edges, and no fabric softener, which clogs the fibre. Air dry in the shade; iron at medium heat, on the reverse.
A collar made for the shirt
The neckline is drawn to let a shirt collar through without strain: that is the original use on campuses, and the right way to wear a sweatshirt. Under the ribbed round neck, a triangular gusset holds the neckline; at the back, a half-moon yoke stops it sagging. The rib edges are topstitched in flat lock, a flat seam that leaves no ridge inside and resists pulling.
Patina and durability
In three years, this grey sweatshirt will have the thickness of day one.
In 1920, Benjamin Russell Jr., quarterback of the University of Alabama, had had enough of itchy wool jerseys. He developed a cotton version: the sweatshirt was born. Ours is a 380 g/m² French terry, in Japanese yarn, semi-brushed so it doesn't pack down. Here is how it ages.
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firm material, solid color, clean finishes.
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the piece softens where it works the most.
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wear creases mark themselves and return from one wear to the next.
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follow the composition instructions; excessive heat and tumble dryers are to be avoided.
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borders and friction zones soften first.
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the color shades with use, without aging all at once.
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the piece is made: supple, familiar, always holding.
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a seam, a button, a snag is mended in the workshop.
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nearly three years: a well-kept piece gains in character what it loses in newness.
A hundred grams more than an ordinary sweatshirt is the difference between one that sags in a winter and one you keep for ten years. From the field to the campus, then to the dressed wardrobe: it is the sweatshirt that doesn't look sloppy.
Japanese yarn, a 380 g/m² fleece
French terry is a fleece whose reverse keeps its yarn loops. Here it is semi-brushed: softer than a raw terry, it keeps its thickness where a fully brushed fleece packs down. The outside is slubbed, with a yarn of slightly varying thickness that gives a lively grain rather than a smooth look. The yarn is Japanese, chosen for its regularity, because on a heavy fleece a weak point in the yarn quickly becomes a point of wear. The sweatshirt is knitted in Portugal, then goes through a vintage wash that softens the hand from the first wear.
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Find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you choose with confidence.
Our clothes are made from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier…) and assembled on vintage machines.
Every piece is designed to last, evolve and develop a patina over time. The fabrics are developed to our own specifications: we design our own weaves, then have them woven by the best mills in the world (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on old looms. A new cloth can take up to a year to come to life.
This exacting standard is what sets Champ de Manoeuvres apart.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated when you place your order. Delivery is free in France and Belgium for orders over €150, in Europe for orders over €300, and worldwide for orders over €400.
Delivery times vary depending on the destination: 2 to 5 business days in France, 2 to 8 days in Europe, and up to 16 days for the rest of the world. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the order is shipped.
Of course! Returns and exchanges are free in France and Belgium for all orders over €150. You have 14 days to try on your items at home and return them if necessary.
Each product sheet contains a detailed size guide and fitting advice. Please contact our customer service for personalized advice before your purchase. Otherwise, here is a link to a general measurement chart .
Each product comes with tailored care instructions. We favor durable, easy-care materials to ensure your clothes last a long time.
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