Product Overview
The Build Your Brand Old School College Jacket is a thoughtfully constructed garment that pays homage to classic collegiate aesthetics while providing the durability required for modern work environments. This heavyweight jacket offers a substantial feel, crafted from a blend of wool and viscose that provides warmth without sacrificing flexibility. Its timeless design, featuring contrasting sleeves and striped ribbing, makes it an excellent choice for businesses looking to project a heritage-inspired yet professional image.
Key Features
- Traditional Snap Button Placket: The classic front closure ensures a secure fit while maintaining the jacket's authentic retro profile.
- Contrast Sleeves and Details: The colour-accentuated sleeves and side pockets provide a sharp, distinct appearance that helps your brand stand out.
- Striped Ribbed Collar, Hem, and Cuffs: These knitted elements offer a snug, comfortable fit that retains its shape even after repeated wear.
- Integrated Side Pockets: Practical storage for essential items, finished with colour-matched accents for a cohesive design.
- Expansive Size Range: Available from XS up to 5XL, ensuring every member of your team has access to a well-fitting, professional garment.
Design & Performance
The performance of this jacket lies in its sophisticated material composition. The shell is a blend of wool and viscose, a combination that provides the natural warmth and structure of wool alongside the smoothness of viscose. This results in a sturdy, medium-to-heavyweight feel that is ideal for cooler conditions. The interior is finished with a smooth polyester lining, allowing the jacket to glide easily over other layers such as shirts or sweatshirts.
The regular cut is engineered for comfort during a full day of activity. The ribbed cuffs and hem are not merely decorative; they serve to trap heat and prevent drafts, making this a reliable piece of outerwear for transitional weather. The tear-out tag also allows for additional internal branding or increased wearer comfort by removing potential irritation at the neckline.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
This jacket is an exceptional canvas for customisation. Given its wool-blend composition and classic styling, we highly recommend embroidery for your primary branding. Embroidery provides a raised, high-quality finish that complements the heritage feel of the college jacket, making it perfect for company logos or staff names on the chest.
For larger, more graphic designs on the back, the fabric also accommodates print. Whether you choose the tactile finish of embroidery or the bold impact of printing, our Telford-based team ensures every logo is applied with the precision that has been our hallmark since 1976. We handle all customisation in-house to maintain the highest standards of quality control.
Use Cases
This garment is particularly well-suited for creative agencies, university staff, event teams, or hospitality businesses that want to move away from traditional corporate wear. It offers a relaxed yet authoritative appearance that works as well in a modern office as it does for client-facing staff at trade shows or events.
Why MyWorkwear
Since 1976, MyWorkwear has been at the forefront of the UK workwear industry. Operating from our specialist facility in Telford, we combine decades of technical expertise with the latest customisation technology. We understand that your workwear is a reflection of your business's standards, which is why we treat every stitch and print with the utmost professional care.
Practical Advice
When selecting your size, consider what will be worn underneath. This jacket is a regular fit; if your team intends to layer it over heavy hoodies or thick jumpers, you may wish to consider one size larger to ensure full range of movement. The comprehensive size range up to 5XL makes it one of our most inclusive outerwear options.
Caring for your product
To maintain the structural integrity of the wool blend and ensure your branding remains sharp, we recommend a machine wash at 30°C. Higher temperatures risk shrinking the natural fibres and potentially distorting the shape of the jacket.
Avoid the use of bleach, as this will degrade the fabric fibres and cause the colours to fade prematurely. When drying, do not use a tumble dryer; the high heat can damage the ribbing and affect the adhesion of printed designs. Instead, allow the jacket to air dry naturally.
If ironing is necessary, use a low heat setting. Avoid direct heat on any printed areas to prevent damage to the customisation. Finally, do not dry clean this garment, as the harsh chemicals used in the process can be detrimental to the wool-viscose blend.
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