Rare vintage Tultex hoodie, dating between the 1960s?1980s (RN 14179). Made of a soft brown cotton/poly fleece with unusual thermal lining and elastic waistband. This example is deadstock from an old store find, never worn, with an ultra-unique fade pattern on the front ? no two would have aged like this. A wearable piece of vintage sportswear history. Condition Deadstock, never worn. The only note is the unusual fading/discoloration from storage, making it one-of-a-kind. No holes, rips, or structural flaws. Clean and intact elastic waist. A garment with the Registered Number (RN) 14179 is typically from the 1960s, 1970s, or 1980s. This RN is associated with the brand Tultex. Provenance Note Tultex was a U.S. knitwear giant in the mid-20th century, producing blanks and branded sweatshirts/hoodies that were staples in collegiate, athletic, and streetwear circles. Collectible today for its role in early American sportswear and casual fashion. Style Aesthetics ? Grunge / 90s revival layering ? Streetwear collectors? market ? Workwear casual heritage Pop Culture Screen Style References Evokes the distressed and worn-in hoodies seen on Kurt Cobain in the grunge era. Channels the thrifted Americana vibe spotted in Stranger Things wardrobe choices. A piece with the patina of Dazed and Confused 70s high school hangout style. (References are stylistic; not screen-used.) Styling Tips Wear with vintage Levi?s 501s and Converse for a grunge-inspired look. Layer under a leather or denim jacket for streetwear crossover appeal. A true conversation starter for collectors of rare fades and deadstock finds. Measurements (laid flat, in inches) Bust / chest (pit to pit, doubled): 41" Waist: 32?40" (elastic stretch) Length (shoulder to hem): 25" Approx. Modern Size Men?s Medium (could fit Slim Large). Fit Guide Best for approx. 5?7??5?11?, 135?160 lbs. For looser styling, works oversized on smaller builds. Fabric / Materials Cotton/poly fleece outer, thermal knit lining, elastic waistband, drawstring hood. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? 1960s?80s deadstock hoodie, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, though we usually process same or next day; or if you're in a real big hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via USPS or UPS. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!