Vintage Cape Isle Knitters | Medium | Made in USA Heritage Tennis Sweater

The American Standard of Knitwear This isn’t just a vintage find; it’s a piece of American textile history. Produced by the legendary Signal Apparel Company in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this Cape Isle Knitters sweater represents the peak of domestic garment manufacturing from the late 1980s. Unlike modern fast-fashion iterations, this piece was crafted in a vertically integrated U.S. mill using high-grade, long-staple 100% cotton. The "Made in USA" tag on this garment is a hallmark of a bygone era where weight, durability, and structural integrity were the primary focus. Design & Construction Superior Build: Heavyweight cable and diamond-knit texture that has maintained its shape for over 35 years. Authentic Heritage: A genuine artifact of the 80s/90s "Ivy League" era, featuring the signature deep V-neck and tri-color varsity trim (Navy/Red/Green). Modern Silhouette: Tagged a Medium, but fits with the authentic, slouchy, oversized drape of the period (approx. 25" pit-to-pit). Condition & Quality In excellent vintage condition, this sweater offers a level of breathability and "heft" that only 100% American-grown cotton can provide. It is a durable, sustainable alternative to modern synthetics, built to last another several decades.