Polo Ralph Lauren Knights of Columbus Blue Sweater

Since Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney gathered a small group of parish men in the basement of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut, on March 29, 1882, the Knights of Columbus has grown into a global Catholic fraternal service order anchored by Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. The Polo Ralph Lauren Knights of Columbus Blue Sweater brings that 1882 fellowship into a royal-blue crewneck pullover designed for council meetings, parish hall fundraisers, and family holiday gatherings.

Council Varsity Regalia & 1882 Fraternal Insignia

Set against a deep royal-blue torso with a golden-yellow polo player silhouette on the upper left chest, the front illustration portrays a preppy teddy bear mascot dressed for an evening council banquet:

• Handheld K of C Emblem Cap: Resting in the bear's right paw is a structured navy-blue cap emblazoned across the crown with the full-color Knights of Columbus shield.
• Navy & Cream Letterman Jacket: Layered over a crisp white dress shirt, navy-and-gold striped tie, and cream cable-knit V-neck vest, the bear wears a snap-front varsity jacket featuring K of C lettering on the right sleeve and the official Order emblem on the left chest.
• Pleated Chinos & Bit Loafers: Cuffed khaki trousers and brown leather bit loafers with gold hardware complete the mascot's relaxed, ankles-crossed stance.
• Twin-Striped Collar & 1882 Typography: Two parallel golden-yellow stripes circle the royal-blue ribbed crewneck collar, balanced at the lower torso by gold-outlined KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS® block letters, white - K of C® - EST. 1882 text, and golden cursive Ralph Lauren script.

Smooth 95/5 Poly-Spandex Knit for Parish & Family Wear

Heavy multi-layer chenille patches can leave a pullover stiff across the chest when seated through long council business meetings or parish dinners. By bonding the royal-blue ground, golden-yellow lettering, and shaded mascot artwork directly into a 95% polyester, 5% spandex fabric blend through all-over dye-sublimation printing, this crewneck captures the visual depth of textured knitwear while keeping the interior completely smooth and breathable.

The 5% spandex stretch gives the ribbed cuffs, waistband, and twin-striped collar dependable recovery when slipped over a collared button-down shirt and tie. To keep the royal-blue body rich and the golden-yellow insignia crisp, machine wash cold with similar colors, tumble dry on low heat or hang dry, and avoid ironing directly on the printed design.