Lewis H. Latimer Very Dope Signature Hoodie

This Very Dope series of hoodies from Defend Black Memories features a filled-in "Very Dope" graphic on the front and a series of Black inventors on the back in a split graphic that features archival photographs and their patent design drawings. Each garment features a QR code on the split graphic that take you to a deeper dive on that Black inventor. 

This featured icon is Lewis H. Latimer, a self-taught inventor, draftsman, and electrical engineer, who rose from poverty to become one of the most prominent technical experts of the early electric era.

This heavyweight hooded sweatshirt carries a quiet, vintage energy: like a great poster from a long road trip pinned to your jacket. The piece has a reflective, artful edge.

The oversized silhouette and drop shoulder let the hoodie drape casually over layers, while the dense 12.5 oz fleece and refined blindstitch seams keep the look clean and substantial. Wear it when the evening cools, and conversation turns to old journeys, museum hunts, or late-night drives. It sits comfortably in creative wardrobes that favor tactile weight, muted palettes, and pieces that feel like they have a story to tell.

Product features
- Dense 12.5 oz (420 GSM) 3-end fleece for a structured, substantial drape
- Clean no-drawcord hood for a minimalist streetwear silhouette
- Refined blindstitch seams for an invisible, polished finish
- Double-layer single-piece hood and oversized fit with drop shoulder for relaxed layering
- 75/25 ring-spun cotton/poly blend with specialty yarns for a durable, dry hand feel

Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat, do not iron on print
- Do not dryclean