Defend Black Memories: Jan Matzeliger Heritage Crewneck Sweatshirt
Defend Black Memories: Jan Matzeliger Heritage Crewneck Sweatshirt
Defend Black Brooklyn: Jan Matzeliger “The Shoe Industry’s Hidden Genius.” Matzeliger’s breakthrough changed the entire footwear industry, yet he received little recognition in his lifetime due to racism and limited protections for Black inventors.
This relaxed garment-dyed sweatshirt carries quiet weight. A vintage-style portrait of Jan Matzeliger on the front, with patent and archival graphics, while the “Defend Black Memories” shield logo rests on the upper back — thoughtful details that read like personal history. The midweight fabric has a soft, slightly lived-in feel that drapes easily, making it comfortable for long days of study, walks through the city, or evenings at community events. It wears like a statement: respectful, understated, and made to hold up to frequent wear and wash without losing shape or color. Stitching and neck tape add durability and comfort.
Each historical portrait piece comes with a QR code that takes you to a brief bio about the person or erasure event depicted on the garment
Product features
- Soft 80% ring-spun cotton / 20% polyester midweight fabric (9.5 oz) with a subtle luxurious hand
- 1x1 ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem for stretch-and-recover fit
- Twill neck tape and half-moon back patch for stability and comfort
- OEKO-TEX low-impact dyes, sewn-in twill label, relaxed adult fit
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 21.00 | 23.00 | 25.00 | 26.50 | 28.00 | 29.50 |
| Length, in | 27.50 | 28.50 | 29.50 | 30.50 | 31.50 | 32.50 |
| Sleeve length from center back, in | 31.50 | 33.50 | 35.25 | 36.75 | 38.25 | 39.25 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Comfort Colors® 1566, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Blank product sourced from Honduras or El Salvador
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Do not iron, Do not dryclean