October Mandatory - Halloween Sweatshirt
October Mandatory - Halloween Sweatshirt
Costume optional. October mandatory.
This Halloween sweatshirt is for people who start treating October like an event well before Halloween night arrives. The front reads “COSTUME OPTIONAL. OCTOBER MANDATORY.” in warm bone lettering, with elongated plum shadows, small gold leaves and fine dark twig details.
The message has the kind of dry seasonal humour that works without needing a costume or a long explanation. The artwork adds an autumn-after-dark feel while keeping the words at the centre of the design.
Wear it through ordinary October days, film nights, pub evenings and relaxed Halloween plans, or make it part of a low-key Halloween outfit when dressing up is not really the point. It carries enough seasonal character for spooky season while still being straightforward autumn clothing once the calendar moves beyond a single Halloween night.
The garment is a midweight adult crewneck sweatshirt made from 80% ring-spun cotton and 20% polyester. The artwork is printed on the front.
Choose your size and currently available garment colour from the product options. Please use the supplied size information when selecting your garment.
It also makes a Halloween gift for someone who prefers dry October humour to full fancy dress.
- Fabric Weight: 8.4 oz
- Material Composition: 80% ringspun US cotton, 20% polyester
- Design: 2-end ringspun cotton face fleece, made with 80% sustainably and fairly grown USA cotton
- Construction: 1x1 rib with spandex cuffs and bottom band for enhanced stretch and recovery, dropped shoulder
- Stitching: Double-needle topstitching throughout
- Fit: Classic fit with a tubular body
Size guide
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
| A) Length (cm) | 71 | 74 | 76 | 79 | 81 | 84 | 86 |
| B) Width (cm) | 102 | 112 | 122 | 132 | 142 | 152 | 162 |
| B) Half Chest (cm) | 51 | 56 | 61 | 66 | 71 | 76 | 81 |
| C) Sleeve Length (cm) | 86 | 89 | 91 | 94 | 97 | 99 | 102 |
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
| A) Length (inches) | 28 | 29.1 | 29.9 | 31.1 | 31.9 | 33.1 | 33.9 |
| B) Width (inches) | 40.2 | 44.1 | 48 | 52 | 55.9 | 59.8 | 63.8 |
| B) Half Chest (inches) | 20.1 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29.9 | 31.9 |
| C) Sleeve Length (inches) | 33.9 | 35 | 35.8 | 37 | 38.2 | 39 | 40.2 |
Care Instructions
| General |
Gentle machine or hand wash in cold water with mild detergent |
| Dry |
Tumble dry on low or hang dry, avoid high heat |
| Store |
In a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
| Iron |
Use low heat and a pressing cloth if necessary, but best to avoid ironing fleece |
Delivery
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Returns & refund
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