Sweatshirt | Interesting aspects of this garment

What are the most common types of sweatshirts?

These garments will keep you warm in autumn and winter, allow you to sweat in summer , or let you enjoy those first outings in spring. The point is, you'll always look good, and depending on your preferences or needs, you can buy sweatshirts from:

• ✓ Round neck . The ideal option for those days when you don't want to leave home or when you're looking for a chic touch to complete your chosen outfit while shopping. The front can be simple or feature various designs.
• ✓ Hooded and kangaroo-style jackets . These are usually the warmest and, thanks to their adjustable hood, are perfect for rainy days or those still-chilly late-winter days. The front pocket is convenient for storing keys, a mobile phone, or keeping your hands warm.
• ✓ Hood and zipper . This model offers you the freedom to cool down when the temperature rises, whether while exercising or because the day gets warmer. Using the hood or not is also an option you can choose.

What is the origin of this garment?

Although we're talking about a modern garment, its origins date back to the Middle Ages . In that distant era, monks already wore hoods attached to their robes. The style was probably brought to England by the Normans during their conquest.

Benjamin Russell and his sons, around a century ago, were the first to make comfortable cotton sweaters . These would later be called sweaters, depending on the language. Their main customers were university students , who until then had worn woolen garments for sports; these had the disadvantage of being excessively hot and irritating to the skin.

A decade later, in the 1930s, Champion introduced a hooded model to the market, similar to the one we know today. This brand focused on workers who operated in near-freezing temperatures . Those who benefited most were likely cold storage workers, lumberjacks, and forest rangers.

The next change to the garment came with the addition of the zipper , making it easier to put on and take off. This led to its popularity extending to gyms. By the end of the 20th century, the sweatshirt had become a symbol of an entire generation , who wore it on any occasion, whether for honorable or less so purposes.