With spreadshirt hoodie on trend, most people have a black hoodie with design in their wardrobe. But what exactly is a hoodie, in this article, you'll learn about the hoodie's introduction, history, and design changes

Introduction to the hoodie

A hoodie, also known as a hooded sweatshirt, is a long sleeve sweatshirts with a hood. It is usually divided into styles with full zip up hoodie and without zipper hoodie. When we usually mention hoodies, we will default to hoodies without zippers. Sweatshirts with zippers and hoods are generally called zipper hoodies. A hoodie with a zip usually has two pockets on the lower front, one on each side of the zipper, while a custom pullovers (without a zipper) usually has a large muff or pocket in the same place. Both styles (usually) include a drawcord for adjusting the hood opening. When worn, the hijab covers most of the head and neck, and sometimes the face. Hoodies are worn for aesthetic purposes or to protect against the environment (cold weather, rain, etc.).

Hoodie history

12th century: The first hooded clothes

The 12th century was the prototype of the hoodie. Monks wore tunics with hoods, and migrant workers also sewed hoods on their cloaks to protect themselves from rain and snow. So in the european middle ages, the concept of the hoodie just appeared, but its greatest role is to prevent severe weather conditions.

1930s/1940s:hoodie innovation

The hoodies that actually make the hoodies we now agree on are a company called champion (formerly known as the knickerbocker knitting company) who pioneered the use of hood combined with sweatshirt. To protect workers and later athletes in upstate new york from the cold and other elements during the harsh winter months, the first hooded sweatshirts were manufactured in the 1930s. In subsequent years, champion and russell athletic also supplied the u.s. And british armies with athletic gear, including hoodies and loungewear for training.

1960s: Hoodie becomes college fashion

Beginning in the 1960s, colleges began making custom sports hoodies with their names and logos on them so students could feel comfortable representing their institution at the same time. This phenomenon is still prevalent in sweatshirts and hoodies today: Especially in the united states and around the world. It's an important part of the hoodie's history and helps promote the hoodie to an international audience.

1970s: The rise of the hoodie

3D puff print hoodie became the uniform of mcs, graffiti artists, and b-boys as 70s hip-hop culture brewed in new york's underground music scene. The hoodie at the time represented caution, dignity, and defiance, and was worn by young people who were particularly marginalized by society to feel safe and isolated. But the reason for his continued development is inseparable from the 1976 hit movie "Rocky". Starring rocky balboa (played by sylvester stallone) wears a gray hoodie throughout the movie, which helped catapult the hoodie from subcultural representation to universal popularity, linking it to discipline, humility and self-determination connect together. Because of this double standard, for the first time the hoodie transcended its utilitarian roots and became political.

1990s: Hoodie goes commercial

The high quality hoodie was discovered by the fashion world, fueled by hip-hop music for the hoodie. The house of designers including giorgio armani, tommy hilfiger and ralph lauren launched a series of try-on campaigns featuring hoodies clothing. Letting the hoodie's otherwise rather negative connotations bordering on crime (and graffiti) quickly turn into a positive, cool, and urban association.

2012: Trayvon martin and the million hoodie march

Notable is the importance of the hoodie in 2012, when 17-year-old trayvon martin was tragically shot and killed in florida. Shot by george zimmerman at the age of 17. On the evening of february 26, the african-american teenager returned alone to his father's fiancée's house in sanford, florida. Zimmerman, a member of the community watch, saw martin and reported him to police as a suspect. Moments later, an altercation broke out and zimmerman shot martin in the chest.

Zimmerman asserted self-defense after the fact, as florida's "Stand your ground" Law does not allow police to arrest or even bring any form of criminal charges. Finally, under the influence of the media, the incident was taken seriously, and the jury finally found him guilty of manslaughter and second-degree murder in july 2013.

Therefore, after this incident, rallies, marches and protests took place all over the united states. What followed was a national debate over racist profiling and "Stand your ground" Laws. One of the larger rallies inspired by trayvon's sartorial style, the so-called "Million hoodie march," Took place on march 21 in manhattan's union square in new york city. People wore hoodies to symbolize their support for martin and to speak out against profiling of non-white teens wearing unisex hoodies.

Today: Versatile everyday classics

Now. The fashion world would be very different without the iconic hoodie, which is no longer worn as purely rebellious clothing embodying hip-hop culture of the 70s and 80s. Instead, you can see cotton hoodies worn by all ages and social classes. It is now a versatile piece of clothing that can even look somewhat refined and urbane if worn in a certain way.

Hoodie design variations

Hoodies from the 30s were made from cotton jersey on a sinker knitting machine to produce a heavier, denser fabric to protect athletes from harsh winter weather. Made from 396 g/m² fabric, it's constructed horizontally rather than vertically to prevent shrinkage and allow for a seamless finish around the shoulder seams.

Today's eco friendly hoodie silhouettes have changed too, with most hoodies shedding their utilitarian roots and featuring a hood with knotted drawstrings and metal grommets designed to fit any wearer perfectly. The head, blocks the cold no matter where you try to get in. Finishing details of fasteners, trim and pouches add an extra touch to this utilitarian gear. Some styles fasten with a zip at the center. There are also marsupial-like pouches or side pockets sewn into the front to keep hands warm. Delicate ribbed trim wraps around the cuffs and hem to ensure the garment fits snugly and doesn't flap around the hips and wrists as you move. So they fit perfectly when jackets and coats are layered.

This article quotes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodie