The Chicago Gang Book Page 204 - Sets - Crewneck Sweatshirt: Design Description
This crewneck sweatshirt features a design inspired by the "Sets" section of The Chicago Crime Commission Gang Book, specifically page 204. The artwork aims to visually represent the fragmented and complex landscape of Chicago's gang activity.
Visual Elements
The central element of the design is a stylized map of Chicago, overlaid with a network of lines and color-coded sections. These sections represent the various "sets," or localized sub-groups, operating within the city. Each set is likely distinguished by a unique color, symbolizing their territory and identity within a larger gang alliance or organization.
Accompanying the map may be text elements that include set names, possibly displayed in a clean, easily readable font. This reinforces the informational nature of the original Gang Book, allowing the viewer to decode the symbols and colors to understand the different sets and how they are connected.
Meaning and Symbolism
The design, overall, aims to highlight the evolution of Chicago's gang landscape. The fragmented map with many distinct colors is a visual metaphor for the shift from larger, unified gangs to more dispersed, neighborhood-level sets. The design captures the detail and potential complexities that these factions bring. It serves as a visual document of the ever-changing criminal landscape.
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
