College and team jerseys with the odd heavyweight sweatshirt. Champion is the label behind a lot of American university and pro team kit, so most of what reaches us has a college name or a team number on it rather than the brand's own logo.
Champion built its name on heavy cotton. Their sweatshirts hold their weight and shape decades on, which is why they're one of the few vintage labels people buy for the blank itself rather than the print. The jerseys are the opposite: cut loose to go over padding, so they run big against their labelled size. Check the chest measurement before ordering your usual.
For team shirts, browse vintage jerseys, and for heavy cotton have a look at vintage sweatshirts. For more from the same era, try vintage Nike.
Common questions
Why does everyone talk about Champion cotton?
Champion used a heavier cotton than most of its competitors, and the garments survive decades of wear without thinning out. That weight is why people buy plain Champion pieces as happily as printed ones.
Do the college jerseys fit like a t-shirt?
No, they're much looser. They were cut to go over padding, so use the chest measurement we've listed rather than the letter on the tag.
Do you get much Champion?
Not in any volume. Good Champion turns up in ones and twos and sells quickly, so this collection stays small and moves fast rather than sitting still.
