【Pigment Dye】90's S/S Sweatshirt【MIL Stencil】BR-26117

"Updated Short-Sleeve Sweatshirt"

A signature piece that marks the start of the BARNS OUTFITTERS Spring/Summer season, our short-sleeve sweatshirt returns with an even further refined fabric. While preserving its authentic vintage soul, we’ve achieved an exquisite balance that ensures a light, breezy feel perfect for the warmer months.
The secret lies in the slub yarn—yarn with intentional irregularities in thickness—which creates a unique, textured surface with depth and character. Finished with our signature pigment-dye process, this piece arrives with the unmistakable presence of a true vintage find.
A military-inspired design featuring a stencil-style font.

“Military Stencil”

In the world of military gear, stenciling was almost universal. Far from being a mere decoration, these marks were vital for survival—used to identify personal or unit property and to recognize contents at a glance.
The "S-71" positioned at the top right evokes a production year or serial number, while the phrase below serves as proof of gear issued to a unit in Brooklyn. Every element of this design is a nod to the military training wear of the 1970s.
Finished with a crack-print technique, the graphic will age beautifully, enhancing its authentic vintage soul.

This piece is a meticulous recreation of the early '90s boxy-fit raglan sweatshirt. While faithfully preserving the authentic vintage atmosphere with its wide body and iconic boxy silhouette, we’ve updated the length for a more contemporary fit. The result is a highly wearable short-sleeve sweatshirt that seamlessly blends retro soul with modern proportions.

Commonly found in sportswear and performance gear, raglan sleeves offer the dual benefits of functionality and aesthetics. They provide an enhanced range of motion and ease of wear, while the absence of a fixed shoulder seam creates a soft, natural silhouette that subtly minimizes the appearance of shoulder width.

The cuffs and hem feature ribbing that is intentionally relaxed—providing just enough structure without being overly restrictive. While staying true to the vintage sweatshirt aesthetic, we’ve avoided the tight, constricting ribs often found on vintage, ensuring this piece remains comfortable and easy to wear all day.

By utilizing a technique known as pigment dyeing, which coats only the surface of the fabric, we’ve achieved a unique, mottled texture with exceptional depth. Because the color is designed to fade gradually with each wash, you can enjoy a personal aging process as the garment evolves into a truly one-of-a-kind piece.

The loopback (French terry) interior minimizes contact with the skin, preventing that sticky feeling even when you perspire. Combined with the breathable texture of the slub yarn fabric, this piece is designed to remain comfortable and functional well into the warmer months.