BLACK RACER SWEATER WITH HD PATCH - BLACK VINTAGE RACING SWEATER

Vintage Racing Sweater or Jersey – Racing sweaters from the 1930s/40s

These sweaters were worn by motorcycle racing riders in the United States in the 1930s and 40s. Sometimes plain, sometimes two-tone or striped, they often bore the colours or logo of their teams, such as Harley-Davidson or Indian, or simply the team name. These sweaters thus served as advertising showcases for the brands. They are emblematic of the racing scene of that era, 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 fairly 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 hem. The stand-up collar features a YKK or TALON closure. The sleeve ribbing is long. It can be worn folded or unfolded. When unfolded, it has a thumb hole allowing the rider to pass their thumb through to prevent the sleeve from riding up while riding. The elbows are reinforced with a double thickness of knit.

This sweater is black. A Harley-Davidson patch is sewn onto the chest.

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

Limited quantities available.