Why is there a “triangle” on the collar of a sweatshirt?
Why is there a “triangle” on the collar of a sweatshirt?
The inverted triangle design on the collar of a sweatshirt is called “V-Stich” or “V-insert”. Its function is to absorb sweat near the neck and chest during exercise. This design adds an inverted triangle design to the traditional round neck and V-neck, making the clothes more suitable for sports and casual wear. In addition, sweatshirts usually adopt a looser design, which is comfortable to wear and has a certain sense of fashion.
From: Russell Athletic
When it comes to V-Stich’s design, we have to mention the American brand “Russell Athletic”. Russell Athletic was creative in the field of sportswear in the early days, and the round-neck sweatshirt came from Russell Athletic. It’s all thanks to Benjamin Russell’s son, Bennie Russell, a football player who found sportswear uncomfortable to wear at the time. He thought of modifying the pattern of the cotton crew-neck shirt, and then took it to the team to try on his teammates. Unexpectedly, the cotton round-neck sweatshirt is very popular among teammates. This is why round-neck sweatshirts are the representative of sports style.
After continuous optimization and transformation, Bennie Russell came up with another innovative design, sewing a “triangle” under the collar. This is from the perspective of sports and is used to absorb sweat from the neck, so it is made of a different material than cotton. Not only does it become more absorbent, it also prevents the round neck from deforming easily.
This “V-Stich” has evolved to the present, and is more like a decorative design, and the material will not change too much. It is usually the same as the fabric of the body and the ribbed fabric of the cuffs and hem. It’s like a retro symbol.
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