MILITARY JACQUARD TEE / ANCHOR

The MILITARY JACQUARD TEE / ANCHOR is made from an 8oz jacquard jersey cloth woven with a military ANCHOR jacquard pattern. The jacquard loom was first introduced to America in the 19th century during a period of machine made blankets flooding the market. This technology revolutionized the way factories could produce patterned cloth, a stark contrast to plain weaves at the time. Traditional jersey knits from the Channel Islands had been made using wool fibers and were commonly used in the making of fisherman sweaters. By the mid-1800s, jersey fabric gained widespread recognition across Europe and the United States, establishing itself as the predominant choice for men's sports uniforms. The early 20th century would eventually see the jersey knit fabric being used for high fashion and evening wear. Though still having strong links to workwear and undergarments, the jersey cloth would gain recognition for its versatility, breathability and soft handle with cotton being widely adopted for jersey knit fabrics. Use of the anchor, specifically a fouled anchor, as a Naval symbol is near universal internationally and dates back to at least the 16th century when it was the personal seal of English officer Lord Howard of Effingham, later becoming a symbol of the wider British admiralty before being adopted by navies around the world. Use of the fouled anchor, where the chain is wrapped around the anchor itself, a highly compromising condition for it to be in, has several disputed explanations. These include referencing the hardships endured at sea, suggesting that the highest ranking officer would be called upon to rectify such an incident, or simply for its aesthetic value. The MILITARY JACQUARD TEE / ANCHOR features a simplified anchor motif repeated throughout. 100% Cotton, 8 oz. Anchor Jacquard Knitted Jersey Cotton Sewing Thread Construction Made in Japan