The HEAVYWEIGHT CREWNECK / COASTGUARD sweatshirt is made from reverse weave cotton and finished with a rubber print COASTGUARD design.

The reverse weave technique, first used in 1938, involves cutting heavy-weight cotton along the cross-grain to eliminate shrinkage and maintain shape. This method produces a sweatshirt without shoulder seams. Made from 14oz. fabric, this Heavyweight Crewneck Sweatshirt features side gussets to prevent width shrinkage after washing, a construction method common in the 1960s and 70s.

The Coast Guard was established on August 4, 1790, originally as the Revenue Cutter Service, under the Department of the Treasury. It merged with the United States Life-Saving Service in 1915 to form the modern Coast Guard.

During World War II, the U.S. Coast Guard played a crucial role in protecting the U.S. coastline, maintaining navigation aids, and participating in major combat operations. Coast Guard personnel were integral in the D-Day invasion, anti-submarine warfare, and search and rescue missions, saving thousands of lives and ensuring the safe transport of troops and supplies.

After World War II, the Coast Guard adapted to new global challenges, including involvement in the Vietnam War. They conducted coastal patrols, interdiction of smuggling routes, and support operations for naval forces, proving their versatility and expertise in maritime operations.