Essential Sweatshirt
"This is my first purchase from CWT but I will definitely be back for more. The quality of the sweatshirt is fantastic, and the fit is perfect - the size guide was really helpful. Thanks very much. 👍"
Essential Sweatshirt
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Fits true to size, take your normal size
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Description
Our essential mid-weight regular fit sweatshirt is more than just another blank. It features slight drop shoulders for a contemporary unisex fit and is made from 420gsm semi-brushed organic cotton, which has been vintage washed to give that lived in hand feel and look.
Our attention to detail, from fit to finish, ensures elevated quality with features such as 2x1 cotton/elastane ribbing and garment dyed for long lasting colour and natural softness from high quality yarns and finishes.
Pre-Shrunk & Garment Dyed
Made in Turkey through partner factory but always with the same care and attention to detail.
Model: Male - Height 6'1, wearing medium (chest 37").
Fabric & Softening Process
We don't treat our fabric with the chemical softeners most brands use to make a shirt feel premium on day one. That coating washes out fast, and what's underneath is usually thinner than you'd like. Ours starts firm and raw on purpose. By the third or fourth wash, it's softer than most shirts ever get — and it stays that way, because there was nothing artificial to wash off in the first place.
Materials & Care
Size & Fit
Essential Sweatshirt Size Guide
- Fits true to size - take your normal size
- Regular fit
- Measurments are of the physical garment
- It may be helpful to compare these product measurements to a similar garment you already own. To do this, place the garment on a flat surface and take all measurements from the outside
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|
Chest (1cm under armhole) |
|
55.5 cm |
58 cm |
60.5 cm |
63 cm | 65.5 cm | |
| Length | 65 cm | 66.5 cm | 68 cm | 69.5 cm | 71 cm | ||
| Sleeve Length | 62 cm | 63 cm | 64 cm | 65 cm | 66 cm |
How to Measure Your Sweatshirt
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Chest: Place the tape measure under your arms at the fullest part of your chest, just below the armpits. Ensure the tape is straight and level across your body.
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Sleeve: Start at the shoulder seam, then measure down along the outside of your arm to the end of the cuff. Keep your arm relaxed and slightly bent.
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Length: Measure from the highest point of the shoulder, near the neckline, straight down to the hem of the sweatshirt. Stand naturally for an accurate result.
Shipping & Returns
We aim to dispatch all orders as quickly as possible.
United Kingdom
- £5 shipping
- Free shipping on orders over £120
- Estimated delivery: 1–2 working days
Europe
- £10 shipping
- Free shipping on orders over £120
- Estimated delivery: 3–5 working days
USA & Japan
- £8 shipping
- Free shipping on orders over £120
- Estimated delivery: 2–3 working days
Rest of World
- £15 shipping
- Free shipping on orders over £120
- Estimated delivery: 5–6 working days
Taxes & Duties
All taxes and duties are included in your order. No hidden costs or surprise fees on delivery.
Sale Returns
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a full refund or exchange.
- Returns made within 31 - 45 days will be issued as store credit or exchange only.
- To return a sale item, simply use our Returns Portal.
Clothing Size Guide
Essential Sweatshirt Size Guide
- Fits true to size - take your normal size
- Regular fit
- Measurments are of the physical garment
- It may be helpful to compare these product measurements to a similar garment you already own. To do this, place the garment on a flat surface and take all measurements from the outside
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|
Chest (1cm under armhole) |
|
55.5 cm |
58 cm |
60.5 cm |
63 cm | 65.5 cm | |
| Length | 65 cm | 66.5 cm | 68 cm | 69.5 cm | 71 cm | ||
| Sleeve Length | 62 cm | 63 cm | 64 cm | 65 cm | 66 cm |
How to Measure Your Sweatshirt
-
Chest: Place the tape measure under your arms at the fullest part of your chest, just below the armpits. Ensure the tape is straight and level across your body.
-
Sleeve: Start at the shoulder seam, then measure down along the outside of your arm to the end of the cuff. Keep your arm relaxed and slightly bent.
-
Length: Measure from the highest point of the shoulder, near the neckline, straight down to the hem of the sweatshirt. Stand naturally for an accurate result.
Straight From The Factory Floor
Most brands buy from a factory, slap their name on it, and charge you for the difference. We *are* the factory. Here's what that actually changes
How We Compare
TRADITIONAL BLANKS
& WHOLESALERS
Who actually makes it
Unknown, subcontracted factory
Our family, 50+ years
What you're really paying for
Markup for brokers & resellers
The garment. Nothing else
Fabric weight
Lightest, cheapest cotton available
300gsm heavyweight organic cotton
How it's softened
Chemical finish, washes out fast
Nothing. It breaks in naturally
Minimum order
Bulk only, 100+ units
Buy one or five
Our Story
We didn't start as a fashion brand.
CWT began during COVID, when we kept our factory's machines running for a world that had stopped ordering.
What started as a way to protect the jobs of the people who'd worked here for decades became something bigger — clothes made exactly how we'd always made them for other brands, just without their name on the label, or their markup on the price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it shrink?
Pre-shrunk before it reaches you — expect minimal movement after that.
How do I know my size?
Try our Fit Finder — 30 seconds, tells you exactly what to order. Or check the model reference in the gallery above.
What if it doesn't fit?
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a full refund or exchange.
- Returns made within 31 - 45 days will be issued as store credit or exchange only.
Where is it made?
Most of our products are proudly made in Leicester, UK. Our Essentials Collection is currently made in Istanbul, where some of the world's best garment dyeing specialists are based.
Why doesn't it feel super soft straight out of the bag?
Because we don't treat it with chemicals to fake that. Give it a wash — it starts softening immediately and keeps improving from there.
If people stop wearing us on the streets, we've done something wrong.
That's the only review that ever really mattered to us. What are you waiting for?
Overall rating: 4.8235292 / 5 from 17 reviews.
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The only sweatshirt you will need!
"This was one of my first purchases from CWT, and I absolutely love it. The fabric feels exceptionally high quality, and two family members complimented the sweatshirt without any prompting. Quality matters greatly to me, and I am happy to pay for it. I have spent a similar amount on well-known brands before, only to be disappointed. I loved this sweatshirt so much that I bought two more. Surely that says it all!"
Love it
"The quality of this is amazing... I was planning to, but I ordered a 2nd one and got a black Friday discount!"
"Fits a little shorter in body and arms than I expected. Dye transfers onto other garments and fabric. Decent quality for the £"
Excellent quality and speedy service
"I’m very happy I found CWT!! Will be a regular now"
Great quality and fabric lovely subtle detailing
"Great quality and fabric lovely subtle detailing. Would definitely recommend and will buy again. Thanks !"
"They need to make it a lot clearer you should size up as they are pre shrunk. They aren’t cheap so need to be explicit."
"Great sweatshirt! Materials, workmanship and fit are all excellent! Will treasure this!"
Quality without doubt
"I bought the red one, then bought the blue one. I’ve also bought both of the baseball tees exceptional quality not cheap but quality is not cheap. Actually had got 2xl in these and made the right choice as I float between an xl and a 2XL with most brands Being a 46 chest and 5 foot eight I was happy to know that their arms and the body length are not too long. Keep up the good work will be coming back for more"
Sweatshirt and Heritage Tees
"I bought both colours in the sweatshirt and the three colours in the Tees, all great colours especially the red sweatshirt (my favourite) Sizes are great and wash great too. Will be ordering more"
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