RED RACER SWEATER - RED VINTAGE RACING SWEATER

Vintage Racing Sweater or Jersey - Race pullovers from the 1930s/40s

These sweaters were worn by motorcycle racing riders in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s. Sometimes plain, sometimes two-tone or striped, they often bore the colours or logo of their team — such as Harley-Davidson or Indian — or simply the team name. These sweaters thus served as promotional showcases for the brands. They became emblematic of racing during that period, and new bikers were quick to kit themselves out with the sweater of their favourite rider or motorcycle brand.

Today it is very difficult and expensive to find an original racing jersey. A few reproductions are available in the USA but often at quite high prices.

This sweater is reproduced from an original period example. It has a slightly rounded shape as was typical of the era, extended at the bottom by a very long ribbed cuff. The stand-up collar features a YKK fastener. The sleeve ribbing is long. It can be worn folded or unfolded. When unfolded, it has a thumb hole allowing the rider to keep the sleeve from riding up while riding. The elbows are reinforced with a double layer of knit.

It is knitted in thick cotton. Its weight ranges from 1 kg for a size S to 1.2 kg for the largest size.

Limited quantities available.