1988 White Riverside Raceway Graphic Tee | Hanes US Men's L

Size: US Men's L

Age: 1988

Measurements: Model is 5’10”, 37” Chest, Wears US Men’s Size M or L

Damages/flaws: None

The Manufacturer

Hanes is a well-established American brand known for its comfortable and durable clothing. Founded in 1901 by John Wesley Hanes, the company initially focused on producing men's hosiery. Over the years, Hanes expanded its product range to include underwear, T-shirts, and other apparel, becoming a household name. The Hanes Beefy-T, introduced in 1975, is renowned for its high-quality, heavyweight cotton fabric, making it a favorite for both everyday wear and custom prints.

The Piece

The 1988 Riverside Raceway Graphic Tee commemorates the historic Riverside International Raceway, a legendary motorsport track that operated from 1957 to 1988. This tee likely celebrates the final year of the raceway's operation, capturing its significant place in motorsport history. Riverside Raceway hosted numerous major racing events, including NASCAR and IMSA races, and was a beloved venue for racing enthusiasts.

The Style

Graphic tees became widely popular in the 1980s as a medium for personal expression and cultural commentary. These shirts often featured bold graphics, logos, and messages, resonating with fans of music, sports, and various subcultures. The single-stitched construction of the tee indicates its vintage status, as this stitching method was commonly used in shirts from that era. The white and blue colorway is classic, providing a clean and timeless look.

The Features

• Material: Made from heavyweight, 100% ringspun cotton, ensuring durability and comfort.
• Design: Features a graphic commemorating the Riverside Raceway, celebrating its history from 1957 to 1988.
• Stitching: Single-stitched, indicative of vintage clothing.
• Colorway: White and blue, offering a classic and versatile aesthetic.
• Manufacturing: Made in the USA, reflecting high production standards.
• Brand: Hanes Beefy-T, known for its quality and longevity in the apparel industry.

What Makes it Vintage?

• Dated

If you’re lucky like with this piece, there is a copyright year telling you exactly when the item was manufactured or the item is merchandise for a dated event!

• Single-stitched

The “single-stitch” is a quick way to scan an item to see if it’s vintage or not. Almost all T-shirts began to be double-stitched after 1994. If a shirt is single stitched all over (on the cuffs, shoulders, collars, hems) then it’s probably from the 70’s or 80’s. If a shirt is single-stitched on just the cuffs, then it is probably from the 80s and 90s.

• Made in USA

Policy and trade shifts in the 80s and 90s led to the US manufacturing in developing countries, making US-made clothes almost nonexistent afterwards. American-made clothes are more durable and comfortable as they are made with higher-quality materials and craftsmanship, not to mention that their style is timeless!

Each of our vintage pieces comes with a handwritten, customized, and strung card-stock tag of the piece's background and vintage appeal.

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