The HEAVYWEIGHT HOODED / ALL ARMY sweatshirt is made from reverse weave cotton and finished with a rubber print ALL ARMY slab motif.

The reverse weave technique, first used in 1938, requires heavyweight cotton cut along the cross-grain, as opposed to stitching the sweatshirt vertically. This revolutionary technique eliminates shrinkage and helps maintain the shape of the sweatshirt for longer. Sinker machines succeeded loopwheel machines due to their increased speed in fabric production. This Heavyweight Crewneck Sweatshirt is made from 14oz. fabric constructed horizontally, unlike the vertical construction typically seen in sweatshirts from the 1940s, resulting in no shoulder seams. The sweatshirt also features side gussets to prevent width-wise shrinkage after washing, a common construction method seen in sweatshirts from the 1960s and '70s.

The ALL ARMY Sports program, founded in 1957, allows soldiers to participate in tryouts to demonstrate their skills and, if selected, receive specialized training for competitions. Outstanding athletes may gain recognition and advancement opportunities, including representing the United States in international military competitions.

The hooded sweatshirt was originally created in the 1930s by stitching hoods to existing sweatshirt designs as a functional solution for construction workers enduring freezing New York winters. It was quickly adopted by the US military for training exercises and physical education classes.

This Heavyweight Hooded Sweatshirt is made from 14oz. fabric constructed horizontally, a technique typically seen on sweatshirts from the 1950s, resulting in no shoulder seams. The sweatshirt also features side gussets to prevent width-wise shrinkage after washing, a common construction method seen in sweatshirts from the '50s onwards.