Spirit Molecule - Oversized Graphic Crewneck Sweatshirt

What is it: The Spirit Molecule Oversized Graphic Crewneck Sweatshirt is a 350 GSM heavyweight cotton fleece crewneck cut with a dropped shoulder and an oversized body, carrying a full-back print from the archival Spirit Molecule Sacred Collection. Available in Washed Black, Black, and Retro Green. What is the artwork on the back? One white line drawing running nearly the full length of the back. At the top a seated figure rests inside a geometric portal, ringed by concentric circles and a woven lattice, a column of open eyes rising from where its head should be and a crescent moon hanging on either side. Below the portal the composition breaks open into a fanged skull and a knot of snake skeletons that coil down through a field of stars and drifting orbs before tapering to a point. It is drawn entirely in white line work, which means it reads as a single dark crest from across a room and as a hundred small details up close. Original and exclusive to Phantasmagorical. The front stays deliberately quiet. One small Phantasmagorical flame mark sits on the left chest in a teal to orange gradient, the only color anywhere on the piece. Why 350 GSM matters on a crewneck Most graphic sweatshirts are built on 250 to 280 GSM fleece, which is exactly why they go limp after a season. At 350 GSM, or 10.3 oz/yd2, this sits well inside heavyweight territory. It holds the shoulder line instead of collapsing off it, it does not cling, and the fabric carries enough body that the oversized cut reads as intentional rather than sloppy. Warm enough to wear on its own through autumn, cut roomy enough to layer over a heavyweight tee underneath. How the oversized drop shoulder fits The shoulder seam sits below your actual shoulder. That is what gives the sleeve its relaxed break and the body its width, and it is why this is cut noticeably wider than a standard sweatshirt at every size. Chest runs 24.8 inches flat at M up to 27.2 inches flat at 2XL, so even the smallest size here is broader than a typical M. Order your normal size for the intended oversized drape. If you want something closer to a regular fit, size down one. Technical Specifications Material: 85% cotton, 15% polyester fleece Weight: 350 GSM (10.3 oz/yd2) Fit: Oversized with a dropped shoulder Neckline: Ribbed crewneck Print: Full back at 40 x 52 cm, plus a left chest logo Colors: Washed Black, Black, Retro Green Sizes: M, L, XL, 2XL Care: Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, no bleach, tumble dry low, iron on low and avoid the print Best For: Autumn layering, streetwear rotation, late festival nights Sizing Guide Runs true to size with an intentionally oversized silhouette. Russell (founder) is 6 ft 2 in and 180 lbs and wears L for the intended drape, or XL when he wants more volume. How to read the table. Every figure is the garment laid flat, which is how our manufacturer specs them. Chest is given two ways: flat is measured straight across the chest, and round is that number doubled, which is the full circumference and the number that matches a chest measurement you take on yourself. Size Chest flat / round Length Shoulder Sleeve M 24.8 in / 49.6 in 29.5 in 25.4 in 23.2 in L 25.6 in / 51.2 in 30.3 in 26.0 in 23.6 in XL 26.4 in / 52.8 in 31.1 in 26.6 in 24.0 in 2XL 27.2 in / 54.3 in 31.9 in 27.2 in 24.4 in Frequently Asked Questions Is 350 GSM actually heavy for a sweatshirt? Yes. The mass market sits around 250 to 280 GSM, and anything at or above roughly 320 GSM is genuinely heavyweight. At 350 GSM this is denser than most premium crewnecks on the market and noticeably more substantial in the hand. The trade off is that it is a real autumn and winter piece rather than a year round one. Should I size down? Only if you do not want the oversized look. The drop shoulder and the wide chest are the design, so your usual size gives you the silhouette in the photos. Sizing down one gets you close to a regular fit while keeping a slightly relaxed sleeve. Sizing up mostly adds width rather than length. Is the graphic on the front or the back? The large artwork is on the back, printed at 40 x 52 cm so it fills most of the panel. The front carries only a small flame logo on the left chest. It is built to be worn either way: quiet from the front, unmistakable from behind. Will the washed black colorway keep fading? The wash is applied before it ever reaches you, so the mottled tone you see is the baseline rather than something that will wash out to grey. From there it softens and settles the way every Phantasmagorical wash does. The cotton breaks in, the tone deepens in the creases, and it starts looking like a piece you have owned for years. Wash cold on gentle and tumble dry low to keep the print sharp. Does it shrink? Minimally if you follow the care instructions. Cold wash and low tumble dry keep it within about a size tolerance. High heat is what shrinks heavyweight cotton fleece, so skip the hot dryer. What is the return and exchange policy? Every piece is made to order, so we generally cannot accept returns for a change of mind. Use the size recommender above to lock in your fit and unlock our 30 Day Sizing Guarantee with free exchanges. Defective or damaged? Email Hello@phantasmagorical.co and we will make it right.