San Francisco 49ers Purdy 13 Vintage Washed Balaclava Hoodie – EST. 1946

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What You Actually Get

This is the San Francisco 49ers version, Est. 1946, in vintage washed red fleece. You get exactly what is in the photos: a full-zip hoodie, not a pullover, with a kangaroo pocket, ribbed cuffs and a ribbed hem.

Front

49ERS in gothic font above a large oval SF logo, SAN FRANCISCO below it, and EST. 1946. Both sleeves are printed SAN FRANCISCO CA in the same gothic font as the chest text, with an SF logo at the cuff.

Back

Unlike the plain-back team versions, this back is printed: PURDY in gothic font above a large number 13. The hood keeps its gold fabric with a red and white centre stripe and SF logo on the side, and both sleeves keep their SAN FRANCISCO CA design from the front, and the back form matches the front form, so it looks like the same hoodie turned around, not a different fit.

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San Francisco 49ers Purdy 13 Vintage Washed Balaclava Hoodie - EST. 1946

How the Hood and Balaclava Actually Work

There are three ways most people wear it: 1. Hood down, like a normal zip hoodie. 2. Hood up, like a regular hood. 3. Hood up and zipped all the way up, so the built-in balaclava covers your lower face and the printed facemask completes the helmet look, with only your eyes showing.

Be clear on one thing: this is a fabric panel, not a hard helmet or a rigid mask. It will keep wind off your face, but it is not protective equipment, and it is not waterproof.

Fit: Read This Before You Choose a Size

The fit is oversized and boxy, on purpose. If you like that relaxed, streetwear fit, take your normal size. If you want a regular fit that sits closer to the body, consider going one size down. Check the size chart on the product page before you order, because oversized here means visibly roomy, not just a little loose.

Specifications

Material: 100% polyester. Fabric weight: 220g. Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL. Product weight: 0.648kg.

Sizes go up to 6XL, so big and tall 49ers fans do not have to size up to a different style just to get a fit — most competing versions stop at 2XL.

How Warm Is It, and When Should You Wear It?

It is 220g polyester fleece, good for cool game days, tailgates at Levi’s Stadium, and everyday wear in autumn and winter. For a freezing night, most people will still want a jacket over it. It is not a winter coat, and it is not made for rain.

How to Wash It So the Wash and Print Last

Turn it inside out, wash cold on a gentle cycle, and hang it to dry. Avoid bleach and high heat in the dryer, because heat and bleach are what fade a vintage wash and crack a print fastest. Polyester holds its shape well when washed this way.

Who This Is For, and Who It Is Not For

This is for 49ers fans who want a clear scarlet and gold statement, with Purdy 13 on the back, and the helmet-hood idea in one piece. It is not for you if you want a plain back, a lightweight summer hoodie, or an officially licensed sideline product.

Why People Are Sharing This Style

The reason you keep seeing this style in NFL fan videos on Instagram and Facebook is simple: it looks like a normal vintage team hoodie until the hood goes up. That reveal is what people film. No hype needed beyond that — you can see the same zip-up balaclava idea in the fan videos from this season and decide for yourself if that is the look you want.

Material & Care

Fabric Polyester blend with a brushed inner face
Fabric weight 230 GSM to 250 GSM, depending on the build
Stretch Four-way stretch through the body
Trim Ribbed cuffs and hem
Print All-over heat-dye, colour set into the fabric
Inner face Brushed for warmth against the skin

What that means in use

  • 230 GSM is the layering weight; 250 GSM is the one for cold mornings on its own.
  • The brushed inner face is why it feels warm without a lining.
  • Ribbed trims keep the cuffs tight and the hem from riding up.
  • Heat-dye print keeps its colour and does not crack at the folds.
  • Small shifts in print placement at the seams are normal in a hoodie made to order.

Mask Hoodie Use

  • Material: Cotton and polyester blend
  • Fabric weight: 220 GSM
  • Construction: Full-zip hooded sweatshirt with a built-in zip-up face mask
  • Details: Front kangaroo pocket, ribbed cuffs and hem
  • Care: Turn inside out and machine wash cold. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Do not bleach. Do not iron directly on the print.

Care

  • Wash cold, turned inside out.
  • No fabric softener.
  • Hang to dry or tumble low.
  • Iron on the reverse only.

Shipping Infomation

United States $5.99 first item, $2.99 each additional item
International Calculated at checkout by weight and destination
Orders over $150 First item ships free — $5.99 removed, additional items still $3
Production 1–3 business days
Delivery 7–14 business days from the order, production included

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