Lest We Forget (10) Sweatshirt
Lest We Forget (10) Sweatshirt
Lest We Forget (10) Sweatshirt
Lest We Forget (10) Sweatshirt
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Description
Description
They Shall Grow Not Old Sweatshirt, Binyon's Ode
You have heard those lines read out every year since you were small enough to hold somebody's hand at the cenotaph, and they still land the same way. Wearing them means the words carry on working long after the bugle stops.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Love that I'm buying from a family-owned company. I wasn't disappointed. Outstanding quality and Service." (Martin B.)
Over 16,400 verified five-star reviews, and the two most common words in them are quality and service.
Plenty of sweatshirts at this price start bobbling after a few washes. Ours is 280gsm, an 80% ringspun cotton and 20% polyester blend, soft cotton-faced on the inside. Twin needle stitching at the seams, a taped neck so nothing rubs, and WRAP certified production behind it.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great shirt, great quality and I highly recommend." (Sue W.)
- 80% ringspun cotton/20% polyester, a proper heavyweight blend built to last season after season.
- Generous fit - Previous customers say it fits both men and women well, and roomy enough that it goes over a shirt without a fight.
- Weight, a nice and thick 280gsm that feels premium and keeps the cold out.
- Soft cotton-faced fabric - warm as toast.
- Check the size chart before ordering, sizing runs true for most customers.
- High-definition direct-to-garment print (DTG), sharp and fade-resistant.
- Taped neck – more comfortable.
- Twin needle stitching for added strength.
- WRAP Certified Production – no sweatshops.
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Shipping starts from $4.75 (US) and £3.89 (UK). Exact rates show at checkout.
They Shall Grow Not Old Sweatshirt Carrying The Ode
The stanza about growing not old belongs to everyone now, which is exactly what Binyon would have wanted. It gets read at the graveside of a nineteen year old from 1916 and at the funeral of a man who made it to ninety-four, and it fits both, because that is the trick of it. Whoever wears this knows the lines without needing the card in front of them. Perhaps a grandfather said them. Perhaps you have said them yourself into a microphone with your hands shaking slightly. Being veteran-owned, we have stood in those parade squares often enough to know that the cold gets into your bones somewhere around the second verse, which is why 280gsm was never negotiable. Our remembrance day shirts follow the same rule throughout the range. Warm enough to stand still in for a long time.
The Thinking Behind Carrying The Words
A poppy comes off at the end of the week. A wreath stays where it was laid. Words, though, travel about with you, and that felt like the useful thing to build a design around. The full stanza needed space, so the layout gives it space rather than squashing it under a graphic, and the typeface was chosen to look like something read rather than something shouted. There is no crown, no eagle, no barbed wire border. Anyone can wear it. You do not need a service record to have lost somebody, and plenty of the people who buy this are grandchildren rather than veterans, wearing it because the name on the village memorial is also the name on their birth certificate. Direct-to-garment printing keeps every line legible at arm's length, which matters when the design is entirely made of words.
They Shall Grow Not Old Sweatshirt That Gets It Right
There is something particularly grim about cheap remembrance merchandise. Thin fabric, cracked print by January, made God knows where by God knows who. WRAP certified production rules that out entirely, and the 80/20 blend is warm without going clammy when you move from a freezing square into a packed British Legion afterwards. Twin needle stitching handles being worn hard through winter, and the taped neck stops that sagging you get on cheaper tops after a season. Over 16,400 verified reviews sit behind that, many left by people who bought one for the eleventh and then wore it right through until spring because it turned out to be the warmest thing they owned.
They Shall Grow Not Old Sweatshirt FAQ
What is this sweatshirt made from and how is it printed?
The blend is 80% ringspun cotton and 20% polyester at 280gsm, heavy enough to stand outdoors in for an hour without shivering. The full stanza is printed direct-to-garment so every line stays crisp and readable. Turn it inside out and wash at 30 degrees to keep the text sharp for years.
Does the sizing match ordinary high street sizing?
Yes, the unisex fit runs true, so order your normal size and it will sit correctly. The cut suits men and women equally and leaves room for a shirt underneath at a service. If you want it roomier over a jacket, compare the size chart to a jumper you already wear.
How fast is production and delivery, and can the wording be changed?
We make each one in 1 to 2 working days, then shipping takes a further 1 to 3 days. The wording cannot be personalised, as the stanza is reproduced in full and altering it would break the verse. Order well before the second Sunday in November if it is needed for a parade.
Who buys this particular design and when do they wear it?
Veterans, standard bearers, cadet instructors and grandchildren of the fallen all buy this one. It is worn at services, at memorials, at reunions and on quiet visits to a grave in a foreign cemetery. Carrying the ode says the remembering happens all year, not just on one Sunday morning.
Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
All items are made to order. Each one is printed fresh for you, then given time for the ink to fully cure before it's quality checked and packed. Most orders ship within 2-3 business days.
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Shipping times
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Tracking
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Returns
We want you to love your purchase. If you’re not 100% satisfied, we accept returns or exchanges within 60 days from the date you received your order.
To start a return or exchange, email us at support@lionlegion.co.uk.
Contact
If you have any questions, or something’s gone wrong with your order, email us at support@lionlegion.co.uk.
Christmas delivery
We do everything we can to get orders printed, quality checked, and shipped quickly in the run-up to Christmas. Once your parcel is with the courier, delivery speed is outside our control, so please order early if you need it for a specific date.
Size Chart
Size Chart
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