Air Afrique Unisex Quarter Zip Pullover
XS / White
$39.99
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Layer up with an Air Afrique quarter zip pullover inspired by a historic shared airline network. Founded in 1961, Air Afrique connected francophone West and Central Africa from its Abidjan headquarters while maintaining routes to Europe and North America. Its aircraft story traveled from leased DC-4s and Boeing 707s to DC-8s, DC-10s, Airbus aircraft, and Boeing types. This piece suits airport days, travel planning, aviation events, and collectors drawn to the carrier’s Pan-African legacy.
Air Afrique was a Pan-African airline headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, created as the official transnational carrier for francophone West and Central Africa. Conceived in February 1960 as a joint subsidiary of Air France and Union Aéromaritime de Transport, it was formally founded under the Treaty of Yaoundé on 28 March 1961. Eleven newly independent former French colonies supplied most of the original capital, while Air France and UAT each held 17 percent. Operations began on 1 August 1961 with leased DC-4 aircraft, and long-haul service followed that October. Boeing 707s entered intercontinental service in January 1962, followed by DC-8s, Caravelles, DC-10s, Airbus aircraft and Boeing types. UAT merged with TAI to form UTA in 1963; Air France later became UTA's controlling shareholder in 1990. Air Afrique served African, European and North American destinations, but financial difficulties deepened from the 1980s. It ceased operations in January 2002 and was declared bankrupt on 7 February 2002. Air France took over most of its routes, while proposed revival plans did not materialise.
Air Afrique Unisex Quarter Zip Pullover
$39.99
Sale price
$39.99
Regular price
Layer up with an Air Afrique quarter zip pullover inspired by a historic shared airline network. Founded in 1961, Air Afrique connected francophone West and Central Africa from its Abidjan headquarters while maintaining routes to Europe and North America. Its aircraft story traveled from leased DC-4s and Boeing 707s to DC-8s, DC-10s, Airbus aircraft, and Boeing types. This piece suits airport days, travel planning, aviation events, and collectors drawn to the carrier’s Pan-African legacy.
Air Afrique was a Pan-African airline headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, created as the official transnational carrier for francophone West and Central Africa. Conceived in February 1960 as a joint subsidiary of Air France and Union Aéromaritime de Transport, it was formally founded under the Treaty of Yaoundé on 28 March 1961. Eleven newly independent former French colonies supplied most of the original capital, while Air France and UAT each held 17 percent. Operations began on 1 August 1961 with leased DC-4 aircraft, and long-haul service followed that October. Boeing 707s entered intercontinental service in January 1962, followed by DC-8s, Caravelles, DC-10s, Airbus aircraft and Boeing types. UAT merged with TAI to form UTA in 1963; Air France later became UTA's controlling shareholder in 1990. Air Afrique served African, European and North American destinations, but financial difficulties deepened from the 1980s. It ceased operations in January 2002 and was declared bankrupt on 7 February 2002. Air France took over most of its routes, while proposed revival plans did not materialise.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
| Width, in | 19.00 | 20.50 | 22.00 | 23.50 | 25.00 | 26.50 | 28.50 | 30.50 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 32.50 | 33.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 34.20 | 35.00 | 35.75 | 36.50 | 37.25 | 38.00 | 38.75 | 39.50 |
Product features
- 100% polyester — lightweight and quick-drying (3.8 oz/yd²)
- Moisture-wicking fabric that moves sweat away from skin
- Cadet collar with reverse-coil plastic zipper and metal head
- Direct-to-Film (DTF) chest print for crisp, durable graphics
- Regular fit with tear-away label for comfortable, irritation-free wear
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Sport-Tek ST357, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Do not bleach, Do not tumble dry, Do not iron, Do not dryclean