"SURE MFG" Alaska Hoodie Sweatshirt Navy

XX Development "SURE MFG" Alaska Nasvy Hoodie

• 100% cotton / 28.8oz (2 x 14.4oz)
• Very thick double-layer fleece
• "After Hood" hood assembly
• Loose and short fit
• Reinforced ribbing
• Center-sewn kangaroo pocket
• Made in Japan

The Japanese label XX Development, led by creators Taichi and Kentaro, offers with its "SURE MFG" range meticulous craftsmanship, a sharp choice of fabrics, and a revisited take on basics with enhanced quality.

The story of SURE MFG, much like the sticker label found on each sweatshirt, comes from vintage American models that have been meticulously studied down to every detail in order to reproduce them as faithfully as possible.

In this case, XX Development has chosen to recreate a very popular design from the 30s to 50s, particularly in the realms of sports and workwear, which has become rarer today: the After Hood. Its special feature lies in its assembly, which involves sewing the hood to the neckline of a sweatshirt after the crew neck sweatshirt has been made. Upon closer inspection, you can clearly see the sweatshirt's collar, with the hood attached separately, unlike today's hoodies where the hood is an integral part of the body, replacing the collar.

In addition to this unique assembly, the weight of this hoodie is immediately surprising, explaining the name Alaska given to it. Layering two layers of 14.4oz fleece each, this sweatshirt reaches an impressive weight of 28.8oz, making it the heaviest sweatshirt we have had the opportunity to include in our selection. A true armor against the outside. The fleece has also been specially designed for this sweatshirt from the cotton remnants resulting from the manufacture of SURE MFG t-shirts.

To maintain comfort and ease of movement, the fit is loose and short, with a slightly dropped shoulder and a good width at the armhole. This volume is also intended to compensate for a slight shrinkage of the fabric after the first wash.