Karate Wars (VHS Cover) Crewneck Sweatshirt: Design Breakdown
This crewneck sweatshirt features a design inspired by the classic VHS cover art of "Karate Wars," a low-budget martial arts film from 1991. The artwork directly reflects the genre's action-oriented aesthetic, immediately conveying the movie's core theme: intense, no-holds-barred combat.
Visual Representation
The design prominently displays imagery synonymous with the film's subject matter: dynamic martial artists engaged in a showdown. This typically involves figures posed in fighting stances or actively battling, mirroring the movie's tournament and street fight scenes. The fighters' stances and expressions serve to illustrate the raw power and skill needed for the fight to come.
Typography and Tone
The title "Karate Wars" is rendered in a bold and dramatic font. This typography choice amplifies the action-movie aesthetic, presenting the film's title to immediately give the wearer a sense of the gritty, action-packed story within the film.
Symbolism
The overall design captures the essence of a B-movie martial arts film. The gritty, potentially simplified aesthetic of the artwork embodies the underground, raw, and unfiltered nature of the fights. This aesthetic is consistent with the film's reputation, representing the no-rules environment where the tournament culminates.
Unisex Heavy-Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt
A clean, dependable crewneck engineered for everyday wear. The cotton/poly blend keeps prints bright and the fit approachable — neither too boxy nor too snug. It's the sort of sweatshirt you reach for when comfort matters.
Product Highlights
Built from a balanced cotton and polyester mix, this crewneck gives you the soft hand of cotton with the color-keeping and shape retention polyester offers. That fabric combo helps printed artwork look crisp and vibrant, wash after wash.
Practical construction details — a ribbed knit collar that holds its shape and the absence of side seams — remove common annoyances so the sweatshirt feels smooth and lasting during everyday use.
- Cotton/poly blend for softness, durability, and color retention
- Ribbed knit collar to prevent stretching and keep a neat neckline
- No side seams for a cleaner feel against the skin
- Midweight construction — warm without bulk
- Made to hold print detail and color after repeated washing
Fit & Style Notes
The cut is unisex and intended to be versatile — choose your normal size for a classic fit or size up if you prefer a relaxed, contemporary silhouette. The length and sleeve proportions are tuned for easy layering.
Style it with high-waist jeans for a clean look, throw on a lightweight coat for chilly commutes, or match with joggers for a comfortable set. Works well with bold prints or minimalist branding.
Size Guide
For best results, measure a crewneck you already own laid flat and compare the chest width and length to the chart below.
| Size | Width (in) | Length (in) | Sleeve (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 20.00 | 27.00 | 33.50 |
| M | 22.01 | 28.00 | 34.50 |
| L | 24.00 | 29.00 | 35.50 |
| XL | 26.00 | 30.00 | 36.50 |
| 2XL | 28.00 | 31.00 | 37.50 |
| 3XL | 30.00 | 32.00 | 38.50 |
| 4XL | 32.00 | 33.00 | 39.50 |
| 5XL | 34.00 | 34.00 | 40.50 |
Tip: For a trendier, roomy fit, size up one. For layering under a jacket, stick to your usual size.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
- Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary
- Do not dry clean
- Tumble dry on low heat
- Do not iron
