Custom 1879 Mackem 'Til I'm Gone Hoodie – Black Cats Pride Sweatshirt, White Vintage Script

Looking for a personalised Mackem hoodie that turns Sunderland identity, a meaningful year and your own words into something you can actually wear? This physical Gildan 18500 hoodie features a clean, centralised embroidered text design that can be ordered exactly as pictured with “1879 MACKEM TIL I’M GONE”, or personalised with your own chosen wording and year.

With up to 8 size variations and 14 hoodie colours, it makes a distinctive everyday layer and meaningful personalised gift for Mackems, Sunderland supporters, family members and anyone who carries their North East roots with pride.

1. What This Product Is

• A physical Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend hooded sweatshirt with centralised custom text and year embroidery.

• Order the design as pictured with:

1879
MACKEM
TIL I’M GONE

• Or personalise the year and wording to create your own version.

• Your chosen wording remains positioned centrally on the front of the hoodie.

• Ideal for Mackem identity apparel, Sunderland-inspired fan clothing, personalised hometown gifts and everyday casual wear.

• Suitable for men and women with a classic unisex hoodie shape.

• Designed as an independent fan-made product.

• Not affiliated with or endorsed by Sunderland AFC.

• This is a physical embroidered and shipped hoodie.

• No digital file is included.

• Personal use only.

2. What You’ll Receive

• One physical Gildan 18500 hoodie.

• Your selected hoodie colour and size.

• Central front embroidery featuring either the pictured wording or your requested personalised text.

• Your chosen year embroidered above the wording.

• A finished, made-to-order garment produced specifically after purchase.

• Your personalised hoodie will be packaged and shipped to the delivery address supplied with your Roker Retro order.

• No printable file or digital download is supplied.

3. Sizes / Variations Available

• Up to 8 size variations are available.

	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL	5XL
Width, in	20.08	22.05	24.02	25.98	27.99	29.92	31.89	33.86
Length, in	27.17	27.95	29.13	29.92	31.10	31.89	33.07	33.86
Sleeve length from center back, in	33.50	34.50	35.50	36.50	37.50	38.50	39.50	40.50
Size tolerance, in	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50

 • Up to 14 hoodie colour variations are available.

• Choose your preferred size and colour from the options shown on the product page.

• The Gildan 18500 uses a classic fit designed for comfortable, relaxed everyday wear.

• Check the product size guide before ordering.

• If you prefer a roomier or oversized-inspired look, consider selecting a larger size after checking the measurements.

• Colour availability can vary by size.

4. Materials & Finish

• Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend adult hooded sweatshirt.

• Medium-heavy 8 oz/yd² fabric.

• Solid colours: 50% U.S. cotton / 50% polyester.

• Heather colours: 40% U.S. cotton / 60% polyester.

• Classic fit.

• Soft brushed interior.

• Double-lined hood.

• Colour-matched drawcord.

• Front pouch pocket.

• Ribbed cuffs and waistband.

• Durable double-needle stitching.

• Gildan specifically lists embroidery among the supported decoration methods for the 18500.

5. Production & Shipping

• This is a made-to-order physical product.

• Your hoodie is produced after your order is placed.

• Personalised text and year details should be checked carefully before submitting your order.

• Production may begin shortly after purchase.

• Once completed, your hoodie is packaged and shipped as a finished physical garment.

• Delivery times vary according to destination, production location and garment availability.

• Check the estimated delivery information before purchasing.

• No digital file will be delivered.

6. Returns & Cancellations

• Cancellations are accepted within 12 hours of purchase.

• Because this is a print-on-demand physical product, orders may enter production within 24 hours.

• Once production has started, orders cannot usually be cancelled.

• We do not accept returns or exchanges for change-of-mind.

• If a return is agreed, the buyer is responsible for return postage costs.

• The buyer is responsible for any loss in value, as agreed upon with the seller, if an item is not returned in its original condition.

• If your item arrives damaged in transit, we will gladly issue a refund or replacement.

• Please contact us as soon as possible with clear photos of the damaged item and packaging so the issue can be reviewed quickly.

7. Promotions & Sales

• Promotional prices may occasionally be available through RokerRetro.com.

• Any active sale price displayed on RokerRetro.com when you purchase will apply to your order.

• Personalisation is included as part of this product rather than requiring the buyer to purchase a separate digital design.

• Bookmark RokerRetro.com if you want to return later to compare available colours, sizes and other products.

8. How to Order

• Visit RokerRetro.com.

• Open the personalised Mackem hoodie product page.

• Select your required hoodie size.

• Choose your preferred available colour.

• Decide whether you want “1879 MACKEM TIL I’M GONE” as pictured or your own personalised wording.

• Enter the year you would like embroidered.

• Enter your required custom text carefully and check spelling before submitting.

• Add the hoodie to your basket and complete checkout.

• Your personalised physical hoodie will then be produced and shipped.

9. Complete the Look / Related Products

• Pair your personalised hoodie with jeans, joggers or casual trousers for an easy everyday Mackem look.

• Choose different hoodie colours for family members while keeping the same wording or year.

• Create coordinated designs using individual years or wording meaningful to each wearer.

• Browse related Mackem and Sunderland-inspired physical apparel and accessories at RokerRetro.com.

• A personalised hoodie can also work well alongside coordinating mugs, wall art or other fan-made lifestyle products.

Product features
- 50/50 cotton‑poly medium‑heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd²) for warmth with a soft hand
- Tubular knit with no side seams for a smooth, waste‑reducing fit
- Double-lined hood with color‑matched drawcord and tear‑away label
- Spacious kangaroo pouch pocket to warm hands and hold essentials
- DTF/DTG print options and embroidery available for durable, detailed decoration

Care instructions
- Tumble dry: medium
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed