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Old Saybrook Connecticut Vintage Retro Unisex Embroidered Fleece Jacket - White Logo

Old Saybrook Connecticut Vintage Retro Unisex Embroidered Fleece Jacket - White Logo

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The Old Saybrook fleece, for the town that is Connecticut’s oldest colony. An authentic Columbia MTR fleece, full-zip, with the Old Saybrook vintage retro logo embroidered on the chest in white thread.

This is the top of the Old Saybrook range: a real Columbia blank, embroidered to order, warm, light and fast-drying. It is the jacket for early mornings, the sideline and the drive home, and the Old Saybrook gift that gets opened and put on immediately. Made to order, so allow the embroidery time before the holidays.

This full-zip fleece is embroidered to order on an authentic Columbia blank made from Columbia’s soft, warm MTR fleece (~7.4 oz/yd² MTR-style filament fleece), with our vintage-retro logo cleanly stitched on the chest. Warm but lightweight, with an athletic, easy-layering fit, a stand collar, and clean lines, it offers dependable insulation for cool days, dries fast, and moves comfortably for walks, errands, travel, or campfire nights. Care: machine wash cold (gentle), dry flat, no bleach, no iron on decoration, no dry clean. Since embroidery uses thread (not ink), slight differences from the digital product image are normal and part of the process; full details and care instructions are explained in the page footer Embroidery note. Columbia® is a registered trademark of Columbia Sportswear Company. This product is independently customized and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Columbia.

Saybrook Colony was chartered in 1635, when Lion Gardiner built a fort at the mouth of the Connecticut River, making Old Saybrook the oldest officially chartered settlement in the state. Yale College was founded here in 1701 and met in Saybrook until 1716, and in 1775 David Bushnell built the Turtle, the first American submarine, on this shore.

The 1803 Lynde Point Light is the oldest lighthouse in Connecticut, the 1886 Outer Breakwater Light stands beyond it, and the 1790 James Pharmacy is one of the oldest pharmacy buildings in the country. At Fenwick, Katharine Hepburn kept her lifelong home from 1913 on, and The Kate theater opened in her name in 2009. The mark on this piece is the river mouth.


QUICK FACTS — OLD SAYBROOK CT EMBROIDERED FLEECE JACKET

Town: Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Founded: 1635 (Saybrook Colony); incorporated 1854

Known for: Connecticut’s oldest colony (1635); Lynde Point Light (1803); Katharine Hepburn’s Fenwick

Art: Old Saybrook vintage retro logo, white (embroidered)

Blank: Authentic Columbia full-zip MTR fleece jacket, athletic easy-layering fit, stand collar

Fabric: MTR-style filament fleece, ~7.4 oz/yd²

Decoration: Chest embroidery, white thread

Care: Machine wash cold (gentle), dry flat, no bleach, no iron on decoration

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL

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How does your sizing work?

Every item is made to order, so please check the size chart on this page before you buy. Women's fitted tees run small; size up for a looser fit. Caps are one size with an adjustable strap.

How are items made and when will they arrive?

We make each item to order using premium blanks, embroidery and soft-hand prints. Production takes 2-5 business days (weekends and holidays excluded), then 4-10 days in transit via USPS, UPS or FedEx to U.S. addresses; most orders arrive within 6-15 business days. You'll get a tracking link the moment it ships. Any current shipping offer is shown in the bar at the top of every page and applies automatically at checkout, no code needed.

How do I send a gift?

Enter the recipient's address as the shipping address and your own as the billing address at checkout. Nothing ships with a price; the package includes a plain packing slip. Tracking goes to your email, not theirs. For birthdays and holidays, order two weeks ahead to be safe.

What's the return policy?

Made-to-order items can't be returned or exchanged for size or color, so please use the size chart and photos before ordering. If anything arrives defective, misprinted or damaged, send a photo and your order number within 30 days and we'll replace it or refund you.

How do I care for my item?

Apparel: wash cold, inside out, with like colors; no bleach; tumble dry low or hang dry. Embroidered pieces: iron inside out to protect the stitching. Caps: spot clean. Printed glasses and water bottles: hand wash only, no dishwasher, so the artwork lasts. Mugs and engraved glasses are dishwasher safe. Any item-specific care notes are in the description above.

Who makes this?

Merlin Classics is a small Connecticut brand making original retro designs for the towns people love. Every piece is printed, embroidered or engraved to order in the USA, and the business supports hunger relief in the communities our collections celebrate.

Yale began here: the Collegiate School was chartered at Saybrook in 1701 and met in town until 1716, before moving to New Haven and taking the name Yale in 1718.

Katharine Hepburn lived at the borough of Fenwick for most of her life and died there in 2003; the restored Main Street theater that bears her name opened in 2009.

Why People Visit Old Saybrook Connecticut

Old Saybrook balances four centuries of colonial heritage with simple seaside walks. Visitors enjoy lighthouse views, marsh boardwalks, and quiet beaches at the mouth of New England's longest river. It is coastal, welcoming, and steeped in local pride. Travelers find year-round appeal in parks, paths, and the historic Main Street district. The setting combines natural beauty with accessible neighborhoods and landmarks. History and everyday culture sit side by side in a welcoming way.

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