I love stories of odd pieces of gear that were made for the hell of it. There is something special about having something like this in the closet. Here is the description from the seller
CHAIN OF STRENGTH VINTAGE CHAMPION REVERSE WEAVE SWEATSHIRT
Tag states size large, but this fits a bit smaller by today’s standards, check the measurements for a good fit.
This is the holy grail of SxE garments, one of kind.
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Here’s the story::::Back in the early 90’s some friends and I were on tour with the Chain of Strength folks, this belonged to one of the members. Back then we seemed to constantly be trading shirts, records, etc…I ended up with this. This is no joke/scam.
I would guess the sweatshirt was previously owned by the band member, and he took it down the screen shop ((wherever Jordan from Revelation had his t-shirt printing done)), and had this screened custom.
This was a popular back print on the Chain t-shirt designs.
So not only is the context amazing, but the sweatshirt is too. Late 1980’s heavy weight 89% Cotton/8% Acryic/3% Rayon.
Heather gray.
The screen is in great condition with just a bit of wading at the lower right.
It shows wear, but it’s good that way. Some holes around the sleeves and hood, and couple others here and there ((see pics)).
Also, a bit of the ink used to screen the back is on the right sleeve.
This belongs in a hardcore museum, if there is/will be such a thing.
same seller is selling NYHC the way it is poster. Even though I have that hanging on my wall, I never, ever get tired of looking at it. Think it’s a perfect representation of NYHC. I remember when I first got that LP, I studied that cover, booklet and backcover to death.