Knights of Columbus White Hoodie

From early-morning parish pancake breakfasts and autumn charity drives to monthly council meetings, fraternal outerwear should reflect the history and chivalric purpose behind the Order. The Knights of Columbus White Hoodie anchors its design in the 1882 founding vision of Blessed Michael McGivney, pairing a crisp optic-white lower body and sleeves with a deep royal-blue shoulder yoke and hood. Across the upper chest, burnished gold cursive Knights of Columbus lettering balances bold gold-outlined K OF C block initials, framed by a drawstring-free crossover V-neck hood opening finished in navy, gold, and crimson rib-knit striping.

At the center of the torso sits a circular royal-blue and gold medallion inscribed KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS between two gold crosses. Inside the ring, a medieval knight clad in slate-silver plate armor and a flowing crimson cape grips a broadsword in his right hand and a royal-blue K OF C shield in his left above a golden 1882 ribbon scroll. Split varsity block numerals 18 and 82 flank the base of the crest just above the front kangaroo pocket, while the right sleeve carries the diamond-shaped Third Degree Emblem of the Order above matching tricolor sleeve bands.

Heraldic Meaning Behind the Third Degree Shield and Colors

Every symbol on the knight’s shield and right sleeve traces back to the Emblem of the Order designed by first Supreme Knight James T. Mullen and adopted in May 1883. The medieval shield rests upon a Formee cross representing Catholic redemption, while the interior combines the Roman fasces (unity and fraternal strength), the mariner’s anchor honoring patron Christopher Columbus and steadfast hope, and the knight’s short sword signifying mercy and defense of faith. The palette itself carries both ecclesiastical and patriotic weight: white stands for Christ-like charity and nobility of purpose, crimson red honors devotion and courage, and deep blue reflects hope and calm tranquility.

All-Day Warmth and Fade-Resistant Sublimation for Council Events

Constructed from an 80% polyester and 20% cotton blend, the pullover balances a smooth, wind-blocking exterior with a soft interior hand-feel that layers comfortably over a collared polo or parish t-shirt without feeling bulky across the shoulders. Because the royal-blue yoke, metallic-look armor shading, and tricolor stripes are infused directly into the fibers via all-over dye-sublimation printing, the artwork never sits as a stiff plastic patch that could crack, peel, or flake over time. A roomy front kangaroo pocket warms cold hands during outdoor charity collections, and the striped rib-knit cuffs and waistband hold their elasticity when washed cold on a gentle cycle and tumble dried low.