Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Heavy Knit Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt
XS / Deep Black
$59.99
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Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Heavy Knit Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt
$59.99
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Wear a piece of Canadian architectural history with this Heavy Knit Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt inspired by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Since 1907, RAIC has supported national coordination among architectural groups and shared ideas about building practice and design. Its postwar work encouraged collaboration across professions, while its present-day advocacy champions responsible architecture and excellence in the built environment. This considered design suits architecture enthusiasts, professional gatherings, and collectors who value the story behind Canada’s design institutions.
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is a national, not-for-profit organization representing architects and architecture. It began operating in 1907, bringing country-level coordination to provincial architectural groups that already existed. Its journal shared information with members about Canadian building practices and design considerations. In 1948, as Newfoundland prepared to join Canada, architects there formed the Newfoundland Architects Association, which became an RAIC chapter. After World War II, the institute fostered collaboration between architects and related professions, including interior design, arts and crafts, and worked to develop measurement standards for the building trades. A 2000 study found that the journal had perpetuated gender-based stereotypes about architecture. In 2006, RAIC signed on to the 2030 Challenge, which urges the global architecture community to pursue carbon-neutral building practices by that year. Today, RAIC advocates for responsible architecture and excellence in the built environment, and has chapters in British Columbia, Alberta, and Nova Scotia. Its annual Conference on Architecture supports networking, continuing education, and recognition of architectural excellence.
Wear a piece of Canadian architectural history with this Heavy Knit Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt inspired by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Since 1907, RAIC has supported national coordination among architectural groups and shared ideas about building practice and design. Its postwar work encouraged collaboration across professions, while its present-day advocacy champions responsible architecture and excellence in the built environment. This considered design suits architecture enthusiasts, professional gatherings, and collectors who value the story behind Canada’s design institutions.
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is a national, not-for-profit organization representing architects and architecture. It began operating in 1907, bringing country-level coordination to provincial architectural groups that already existed. Its journal shared information with members about Canadian building practices and design considerations. In 1948, as Newfoundland prepared to join Canada, architects there formed the Newfoundland Architects Association, which became an RAIC chapter. After World War II, the institute fostered collaboration between architects and related professions, including interior design, arts and crafts, and worked to develop measurement standards for the building trades. A 2000 study found that the journal had perpetuated gender-based stereotypes about architecture. In 2006, RAIC signed on to the 2030 Challenge, which urges the global architecture community to pursue carbon-neutral building practices by that year. Today, RAIC advocates for responsible architecture and excellence in the built environment, and has chapters in British Columbia, Alberta, and Nova Scotia. Its annual Conference on Architecture supports networking, continuing education, and recognition of architectural excellence.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
| Width, in | 18.50 | 20.00 | 21.50 | 23.00 | 25.00 | 27.00 | 29.50 | 32.50 |
| Length, in | 25.50 | 26.50 | 27.50 | 28.50 | 29.50 | 30.50 | 31.25 | 32.00 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 33.75 | 34.50 | 35.50 | 36.00 | 36.75 | 37.50 | 38.25 | 39.00 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Product features
- 55% cotton / 42% polyester / 3% spandex midweight blend
- Odor-resistant performance fabric
- Silver metal quarter-zip with metal pull
- Self-banded cuffs and hem for structured fit
- Medium-heavy fabric (9.73 oz/yd²) with subtle stretch
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, team or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Mercer+Mettle™ MM3040, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, team or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Mercer+Mettle™ MM3040, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, team or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean