{"product_id":"vintage-1970s-80s-summit-sports-navy-pure-89821","title":"Vintage 1970s 80s Summit Sports Navy Pure New Wool Sporting Jumper Made in Great Britain","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 1970s 80s Summit Sports Navy Pure New Wool Sporting Jumper Made in Great Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb vintage British sporting jumper by Summit Sports, made in Great Britain from 100% pure new wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitted in a wonderfully deep navy blue, this is a beautifully substantial piece of traditional British knitwear with some particularly interesting construction details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is worked in a classic plain knit with a ribbed crew neckline, cuffs and distinctive knitted hem. Most striking are the specially constructed shoulder and underarm sections, where panels of heavier ribbed knitting have been incorporated into the garment. These reinforced areas give the jumper a distinctly utilitarian sporting character and are reminiscent of traditional shooting, sailing and outdoor knitwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silhouette is wonderfully simple and practical: a straight body, slightly dropped shoulder, long sleeves and neat crew neck. It's exactly the sort of understated British knitwear that works just as well today as it did when made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original woven Summit Sports label remains inside and reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Made in Gt Britain\u003cbr\u003e\n100% Pure New Wool\u003cbr\u003e\n100% Pure Laine Vierge”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabelled size 36.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly good piece for collectors of vintage British sportswear, heritage knitwear and traditional country clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures \/ Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummit Sports\u003cbr\u003e\nMade in Great Britain\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1970s–1980s\u003cbr\u003e\n100% pure new wool\u003cbr\u003e\nDeep navy blue\u003cbr\u003e\nHeavyweight knitted construction\u003cbr\u003e\nRibbed crew neckline\u003cbr\u003e\nRibbed cuffs\u003cbr\u003e\nDistinctive knitted hem\u003cbr\u003e\nReinforced ribbed shoulder detailing\u003cbr\u003e\nReinforced underarm construction\u003cbr\u003e\nLong sleeves\u003cbr\u003e\nLabelled size 36\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic British sporting\/outdoor style\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest, pit to pit: 32\"\u003cbr\u003e\nShoulder to shoulder: 18\"\u003cbr\u003e\nSleeve, shoulder to cuff: 20\"\u003cbr\u003e\nUnderarm to cuff: 19\"\u003cbr\u003e\nLength, shoulder to hem: 26\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabelled size: 36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease use the actual measurements above rather than relying solely upon the labelled size, as vintage sizing differs considerably from modern sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knit appears beautifully preserved with no major flaws immediately apparent from the photographs. There may be minor signs of age and wear consistent with a genuine vintage wool garment. Please study all photographs as these form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56853446459778,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/pretty-vintage-boutique-vintage-1970s-80s-summit-sports-navy-pure-new-wool-sporting-jumper-made-in-great-britain-vintage-1970s-80s-summit-sports-navy-pure-new-wool-sporting-jumper-made-in-great-britain-1254727516.jpg?v=1787065148","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1970s-80s-summit-sports-navy-pure-89821","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}