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#1 2019-10-24 14:48:25
- woofboxer
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A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
I'm looking around for one of those wardrobe staples ... a plain grey sweatshirt. It has to be a decent quality and weight of material, have the right fit, the neck not too loose and not too tight, plus that essential detail the criss cross stitching under the collar at the front.
This is to replace a Lee sweatshirt I randomly bought in Holland a few years ago. It was cold and I hadn't packed enough clothing, it was bought in desperate circumstance but it turned out to be the perfect sweatshirt. But I'm struggling to find a replacement.
Lee don't make them at the moment. I've looked in JS who currently have made in the US and made in Japan sweats under their own label, nice but the fit wasn't for me. Buzz Rickson and Real McCoys - both heavy knit but I baulk at paying £150 for a sweatshirt ... I mean.
Any ideas?
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#2 2019-10-24 14:55:51
- Uncle Ian
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
I would take a look in Uniqlo to start with!
#3 2019-10-24 15:51:10
- Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
I don't think this has the stitching you're looking for, but Kellsport is ace - https://www.sweatshirtsusa.com/Heavyweight-Crewneck-Sweatshirt-18-oz-fabric_p_1.html
It's imported, blah blah blah, but I've been happy with my Bean sweatshirts: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/123436?page=athletic-sweats-classic-crewneck-sweatshirt&bc=&feat=sweatshirt-SR0&csp=a&searchTerm=sweatshirt
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#4 2019-10-24 15:56:57
- Chet
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
I've been looking for a few weeks Woof. As you say the Buzz Rickson are in the £130 range. Sunspel look good, but again they are £110.
https://www.sunspel.com/uk/mens-cotton-loopback-sweatshirt-in-grey-melange-mswe1516.html
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#5 2019-10-24 16:01:09
- Chet
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
John Lewis has these in stock (I wonder if the Levi label could be removed):
https://www.johnlewis.com/levi's-original-crew-neck-sweatshirt/p3425133?size=l
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#6 2019-10-25 03:14:34
- JJH
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
Since the Community clothing thread came up again the other day: They have one that looks decent for 40 pounds.
#7 2019-10-25 07:20:11
- Patrick
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
I like the LL Bean model too
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#8 2019-10-25 08:13:27
- Sid Ford
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
I didn't try it on but the one in Arket looked good.
#10 2019-10-25 10:17:43
- stanshall
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
Russell 80/20 for $30
https://www.russellathletic.com/collections/cotton-classics/mens-cotton-classic-fleece-crew-sweatshirt/82RNSM0.html
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#12 2019-10-28 09:23:50
- Tommy
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
Aero Leather are planning to do a heavyweight one soon, but it's not out yet. LVC Bay Meadows one's were pretty good a few years ago?
#14 2019-10-29 13:54:54
- AndyV
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
Good Measure is more than 'good' https://www.goodmeasure.co.uk/collections/sweatshirts/products/m-21-shirley-crabtree-crew-neck-sweatshirt-marl-grey
#15 2019-10-30 16:34:50
- woofboxer
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'.
John Simons
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#16 2019-11-01 11:32:56
- mhalat
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
Kotn get a lot of love in Toronto, and their version is selling for $28CAD (Canexican Pesos) at the moment....
https://ca.kotn.com/collections/mens/products/90s-sweatshirt?variant=29477506777171
#18 2020-04-07 11:21:43
- Chet
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
John Simons Made in Japan sweats now half price (£60).
https://www.johnsimons.co.uk/john-simons-made-in-japan-sweatshirt-grey/
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#20 2020-04-15 09:11:41
- IvebeentoDuluth
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
Is that a popped collar or are you just happy to see me?
#21 2020-04-15 10:52:13
- Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
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#22 2020-04-16 03:47:07
- woofboxer
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'.
John Simons
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#23 2020-04-16 08:50:43
- IvebeentoDuluth
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
Is that a popped collar or are you just happy to see me?
#24 2020-04-16 09:50:51
- stanshall
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"
#25 2020-04-16 15:04:12
- IvebeentoDuluth
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Re: A Plain Grey Sweatshirt
Is that a popped collar or are you just happy to see me?