Wilson Athletic Appraisal

Vintage Wilson Athletic Sweatshirt

This is a vintage Wilson branded athletic sweatshirt, primarily dark navy blue in color. It features a crew neck design with ribbed cuffs and hem. A notable characteristic is the contrasting stripe detailing on the ribbed sections: the collar has a single light-colored, possibly white or light grey, stripe; the cuffs have a dual stripe design with a dark base (likely black or dark navy) and a single light-colored stripe; and the hem also sports a dual stripe with a similar dark base and a light-colored stripe. The 'Wilson' logo is embroidered on the left chest area in a lighter thread, likely white or light grey, providing a clear brand identification. The overall construction appears to be a standard knit fabric, common for sweatshirts, suggesting comfort and durability. The garment shows signs of wear consistent with its age, possibly including slight fading of the dark blue color, minor pilling, or stretched elasticity in the ribbed areas, although these specific condition issues are not clearly discernible from the image alone. The general appearance suggests it is intact with no obvious tears or major stains. A red tag is visible near the neckline, inside the garment, which likely contains sizing or care information, or part of a manufacturing label. Given the style of the logo and the apparent cut, this sweatshirt likely dates from the late 20th century, possibly 1980s or 1990s, indicative of the vintage athletic wear aesthetic. The craftsmanship appears standard for mass-produced athletic apparel of that era.