The Chicago Gang Book - Page 313 Crewneck Sweatshirt: Design Overview
This crewneck sweatshirt's design centers around the hypothetical content of page 313 from "The Gang Book," a publication focusing on Chicago gangs. The artwork reflects the likely subject matter of that page, drawing on the book's established structure.
Design Elements and Meaning
The central visual element of the design is a stylized representation of a Chicago gang profile, a prominent feature of "The Gang Book." This profile is not meant to be a direct copy of any specific gang; instead, it offers a symbolic composite. It includes a bold graphic of a stylized gang name, possibly featuring graffiti-style lettering common to gang identifiers.
The design incorporates map-like elements, potentially illustrating a specific gang's territory or boundaries. These lines are stylized and fragmented, signifying the complex and often shifting nature of gang influence within the city. The color palette incorporates deep, urban hues, echoing the environment the book documents.
Accompanying the name are symbolic visual motifs associated with gangs: hand signs and/or the colors that represent their affiliations and territory. The overall aesthetic aims to convey the book's function: education through documentation.
The design's aim is to capture a sense of the research, mapping, and profiling contained within "The Gang Book," translating its analytical style into a bold visual statement. The artwork intends to promote awareness and recognition of the book’s central focus: understanding the structure and identifiers of Chicago gangs.
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
