{"product_id":"colhay-s-cashmere-cotton-collegiate-raglan-sweatshirt-in-dark","title":"Cashmere Cotton Collegiate Raglan Sweatshirt In Dark","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e£295 (incl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVAT) - price for UK customers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e£245.83 (ex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVAT) - price for non-UK customers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLocal taxes and duties may apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3-ply, 12 gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ec.300 grams (mid-weight, feels breezier than 100% cashmere or 100% wool garments due to high percentage of cotton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRaglan sleeve construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFit: style runs small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuggest sizing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSee size chart at bottom of page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlso available in cream and navy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMore garment care instructions here\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eItem code: CH-CC-SWT-LIV\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e_______\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOur raglan sleeve cashmere cotton collegiate sweatshirt is inspired by the classic 1926 sweatshirt first brought about by footballer Benjamin C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRussell who pioneered the creation of the cotton jersey sweatshirt in order to create an American football training uniform which was more comfortable than its predecessor of the itchy woollen jumper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis was the genesis of what we now know as the iconic Russell Athletic sweatshirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe sweatshirt became a classic and was adopted widely by students at Ivy League universities in America throughout the 50s and 60s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOur version of the collegiate sweatshirt features raglan sleeves, in keeping with one of the earliest iterations of the sweatshirt by Benjamin Russel, which has the same raglan sleeve construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe construction makes sense - with the shoulder seam falling diagonally across the shoulder rather than straight down, it afforded the wearer ease of movement - a game-changing feature of sportswear for any young footballer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe wider ribbed hem at the bottom of the torso and wider ribbed cuffs are also in keeping with the original and are designed to keep the sweatshirt securely in place in the throes of sporting competition, thus further promoting movement without the sweatshirt \"riding up\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThroughout the years, the sweatshirt was made predominantly in a pure jersey cotton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOurs is designed as a luxury, refined version of the traditional collegiate sweatshirt, made up with an exquisite mix of almost half cashmere and the other half cotton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe very high percentage of cashmere in the fabric mix gives the sweater a luxuriously soft hand feel - you will be hard pressed to find a sweatshirt anywhere quite as soft as this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll the while, it retains that sporty robustness and resilience that came with the original jersey cotton sweatshirt through our use of high quality Egyptian long staple cotton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMany sweatshirts nowadays would be\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003emade in cotton or possibly other synthetic mixes - none will have as high a level of cashmere in its composition as our version, and very rarely made start to finish by the best knitwear craftspeople in Scotland - something that makes this sweater one of a kind and truly an heirloom piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe cashmere cotton yarn is a 3-ply yarn, developed and produced by revered Scottish yarn mill Todd \u0026amp; Duncan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBoth the cashmere and cotton used are, as always, the world's very finest of their kind, enabling the resulting garment to soften and age beautifully with each wear, and last decades, just like the tough as nails collegiate sweatshirts of old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs with all our pieces, our collegiate sweatshirt is designed to be the perfect smart casual piece, equally at home as part of a sporty, casual outfit, like with a pair of shorts or denim, as it is part of a dressed up combination with trousers, oxford button down and blazer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe reason it is able to work on any part of the smart to casual spectrum is because whilst the raglan sleeve and wider ribbed hem and cuffs give it a sporty look, it is\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003emade in a refined material and with a minimal aesthetic, making it suitable for more dressed up occasions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePersonally, our favourite way of wearing it is to keep warm on those brisk summer nights walking through a seaside town and soaking in the sunset on the beach with a pair of shorts or chinos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in a quality that is designed to age naturally with wear, our cashmere cotton collegiate sweatshirt will give you the longevity, classic style and comfort you need all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlease see size chart at the bottom of the page to determine which size is best for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOther aspects:\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis style runs small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWe recommend that you take one size up from your usual size\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlim modern fit but has a small amount of natural stretch and moulds to body over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBody of sweater tapers slightly from the chest down to the hem to give a more fitted look by minimising excess fabric often found around the waist of sweaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmaller armhole compared to traditional \"baggy\" sweaters, without being overly restrictive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRaglan sleeve construction for ease of movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe round neck opening is cut close to the neck to give it a refined look\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlightly wider ribbed hem and cuffs than usual, in line with the look of vintage sweatshirts and to keep the sweatshirt securely in place with movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs Worn\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModel wears size 40\/M.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHe measures: chest circumference 38\" (97cm); height 6\"1 (185cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnrivalled Quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWe are confident in bringing you the world's finest knitwear because we only use the very best at every stage of manufacture:\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuality of fibre: 47% cashmere from fibres of the highest quality sourced from inner Mongolia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFibre diameter is c. 15.5 microns and length is c. 38mm, making the fibre the world's finest and longest, which means the softest and most durable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe cotton fibre is measured in micronaire which is the measurement of micrograms per inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor our cotton, the micronaire is 4.0 with a length of 35mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuality of yarn: 3-ply cashmere cotton yarn especially developed and produced by spinners Todd \u0026amp; Duncan at their Loch Leven Mill in Kinross, Scotland, industry heavyweights who have been spinning yarn for 150 years - world renowned for their consistently high quality and strong yarns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuality of knit: knitted, hand-finished and washed by fourth generation heritage knitwear specialists in Hawick, the Scottish Borders, a region whose expertise in the trade is without compare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGarments are knitted tightly to minimise gaps and to ensure longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuality of finish: there is a high degree of hand-finishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe sweater is \"fully-fashioned\", as signified by the faint-dotted lines along the sleeve-head of the jumper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis makes the garment more well fitted, much like a bespoke suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndividual pieces of the sweater are “hand-linked” - a meticulous process by which each tiny knit-loop at the end of each piece of the sweater is linked together by hand, ensuring the seams are the straightest and strongest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuality of wash: the finished product is carefully washed in pure Scottish waters with the precise balance of minerals, so that the garment is given its famous soft handle without compromising the integrity of the fibres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScottish knitwear may feel a little stiff to begin with but will soften naturally with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFind out more about the quality of our garments here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSizes for this style run small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWe suggest taking the next size up from your usual size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe measurements of the garment are set out below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTo ensure you have the correct size, you may wish to take a measuring tape to one of your existing jumpers with the best fit and compare measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeasurements are approximate, but any variance is minimal and will not impact overall fit given that knitwear has stretch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeasurements are in cm:\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf you would like to discuss sizing or any other aspects of the garment, please feel free to contact us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Colhay's","offers":[{"title":"36\/XS","offer_id":52953340707095,"sku":"CH-CC-SWT-LIV-36","price":365.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38\/S","offer_id":52953340739863,"sku":"CH-CC-SWT-LIV-38","price":365.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40\/M","offer_id":52953340772631,"sku":"CH-CC-SWT-LIV-40","price":365.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42\/L","offer_id":52953340805399,"sku":"CH-CC-SWT-LIV-42","price":365.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44\/XL","offer_id":52953340838167,"sku":"CH-CC-SWT-LIV-44","price":365.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46\/XXL","offer_id":52953340870935,"sku":"CH-CC-SWT-LIV-46","price":365.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/Raglan_olive_front_2_af7a3cf5-a2bf-41cb-bb04-05f300a72ef8.jpg?v=1777503936","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/colhay-s-cashmere-cotton-collegiate-raglan-sweatshirt-in-dark","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}