Steam cat era · Aircraft carriers · Sweatshirt
Steam Cat Era Echo Crewneck Sweatshirt
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1 June 1954. An aircraft was launched from a U.S. carrier by steam catapult for the first time. Hold-back, tension, launch: zero to flying speed in seconds became the sound of carrier aviation.
Front print reads: STEAM CAT · 1954 · ZERO TO FLYING SPEED IN SECONDS.
- Classic crewneck sweatshirt (Gildan 18000): 50% cotton / 50% polyester fleece, pre-shrunk, classic fit
- 1×1 rib collar with spandex, rib cuffs and waistband, double-needle stitching
- Front print up to 12 in wide, printed to order (direct-to-garment)
- Sizes S–5XL (Maroon to 2XL; Military Green and Sand to 3XL)
- Colour names follow the garment maker: French Navy = Navy, Heather Grey = Sport Grey, Anthracite = Charcoal, Burgundy = Maroon, Olive = Military Green, Desert Dust = Sand
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Original artwork, made to honour the ship and the people who served aboard her. The story behind it is in the description above.
Fabric, weight, fit and full measurements are on the Size & fabric page. Between two sizes? Size up. Drinkware and accessories list their dimensions in the description above.
Made for you after you order, then shipped. The delivery options, cost and estimate for your address are shown at checkout, and we email you when it’s on its way.
If it arrives misprinted, damaged or faulty, send us a photo and we’ll make it right with a replacement or a refund. See Returns & Warranty. Your rights under consumer law are not affected.
Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle. Mild detergent, no fabric softener. Tumble dry low or hang-dry. Cool iron inside-out; do not iron the print.
We are an independent naval heritage brand, not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Navy or Department of Defense. Every design is our own original artwork, drawn from the ship’s own record — her class, her campaigns and the people who served aboard her. Each piece is printed one at a time, in your size, after you order.