Apotropaic Oversized Sweatshirt
Apotropaic (adj.)
Greek — from apotrópaios, averting evil; from apo, away, and trepein, to turn. Made or intended to turn harm aside; protective by purpose, carrying the old idea that certain objects, marks, or symbols could stand between their bearer and what was feared.
A seasonal entry for a word shaped by protection, superstition, and the long human instinct to keep darkness at a distance. Released as the archive’s first autumn observance, Apotropaic appears only for the season before returning to obscurity.
Made from 80% organic cotton and 20% recycled polyester in an oversized silhouette with a soft brushed interior and generous drape. Finished with ribbed cuffs and hem for a clean, grounded shape.
Wear the ward.
Size guide
| A (inches) | B (inches) | C (inches) | |
| S | 27 ½ | 25.00 | 22 |
| M | 28 ⅜ | 26 ⅝ | 23 ¼ |
| L | 29 ⅛ | 28 ⅛ | 23 ¼ |
| XL | 30 ¼ | 30 ⅛ | 23 ¼ |
| 2XL | 31 ¼ | 32 ⅛ | 23 ¼ |
Selected With Intention
Each word is chosen for its weight, history, and meaning — not for trend or decoration.
Quietly Constructed
Designed with restraint and printed on carefully selected blanks for a clean, lasting presence.
Made When Chosen
Each piece is printed to order, reducing excess and giving every garment a deliberate beginning.