17th Airborne Ugly Sweater
Sizing & measurements
Ugly Sweater
Classic fit. All measurements are in inches.
Garment measurements
Compare these measurements with a sweatshirt that fits you well, laid flat.
| Size | Flat chest width | Body length at back | Sleeve length |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 20 | 26 | 33 |
| M | 22 | 27 | 34 |
| L | 24 | 28 | 35 |
| XL | 26 | 29 | 36 |
| 2XL | 28 | 30 | 37 |
| 3XL | 30 | 31 | 38 |
| 4XL | 32 | 32 | 39 |
| 5XL | 34 | 33 | 40 |
- Flat chest width: Measure across the chest one inch below the armhole, with the garment laid flat.
- Body length at back: Measure from the high point of the shoulder to the finished hem at the back.
- Sleeve length: Measure from the center back of the neck, across the shoulder, to the sleeve hem.
Body chest size guide
Measure around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms, keeping the tape horizontal and your arms down. These are body measurements, not flat garment widths.
| Size | Body chest circumference |
|---|---|
| S | 36–37 |
| M | 38–40 |
| L | 42–44 |
| XL | 46–48 |
| 2XL | 50–52 |
| 3XL | 54–56 |
| 4XL | 58–60 |
| 5XL | 62–64 |
- 8.0-ounce, 50% US cotton / 50% polyester
- Heavy Blend air-combed MVS yarn for reduced pilling
- Two-end midweight fleece fabric
- 1x1 rib with spandex for enhanced stretch and recovery
- Classic fit with seamless body
Unit History & Information
The 17th Airborne Division was activated at Camp Mackall, North Carolina, on April 15, 1943, under MG William Miley. After training in the United States and deploying to England, the division entered combat during the winter fighting in the Ardennes. Its paratroopers and glidermen fought through the Battle of the Bulge before preparing for an airborne assault across the Rhine.
On March 24, 1945, the 17th joined the British 6th Airborne Division in Operation Varsity. Landing near Wesel, Germany, its troops seized terrain and crossings needed to support the Allied advance beyond the Rhine. The division's talon insignia and "Thunder From Heaven" identity remain part of its World War II airborne legacy.