Azuma Drop Needle Ribbed Crewneck Print Sweatshirt【P M A】BR-25436

"A New Material Woven on the Azuma Knitting Machine"

From BARNS OUTFITTERS extensive sweatshirt lineup comes a potential new staple for this season — the “Azuma Sweatshirt.” This piece is crafted from a new material woven using the Azuma knitting machine, a vintage machine primarily used in the 1970s. Positioned in speed between traditional sinker machines and high-speed knitters, the Azuma machine creates fabric that is both soft and plush, yet retains excellent structure and resilience. The sweatshirt also features needle-punched ribbing, giving it a distinctly vintage-inspired look. This season, BARNS OUTFITTERS proudly introduces a confident new standard that has the potential to become a wardrobe staple. The design features messages commonly seen in street and hardcore culture, rendered in a stencil-style print.

"Positive Mental Attitude"

“Positive Mental Attitude” is translated as having a proactive mindset or a positive mental outlook. It refers to the attitude of approaching situations optimistically and using one’s own actions and will to create change. The concept was popularized as a common mindset among successful people through the self-help book published in 1959 by Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone. In the 1980s, the phrase appeared in lyrics of New York hardcore bands, becoming a symbol of the hardcore spirit. It later spread to street cultures such as skateboarding and BMX, and today it is interpreted as a representation of having personal conviction, acting positively, and embracing freedom. The print features a cracked effect, giving it a vintage-inspired finish.

The ribbing uses a needle-punched rib construction, enhancing the vintage-inspired look of the piece.

By adopting raglan sleeves, the range of motion is expanded and shoulder bulk is reduced when wearing an outer layer. The design is focused on providing a stress-free wearing experience.

The ribbing at the neckline, cuffs, and hem features a needle-punched rib construction. By omitting needles at regular intervals during knitting, this technique creates a textured, ridged appearance. Inspired by vintage sweatshirts from before the 1950s, this detail gives the piece a classic, timeless feel.

The fabric, slowly and gently knitted, combines the softness and resilience unique to vintage knitting machines. Its structure resists deformation, making it a durable piece that lasts for years. The brushed interior adds warmth, creating a lightweight yet cozy sweatshirt, perfect for fall and winter wear.