{"product_id":"adidas-mekalux-oy-industrial-crewneck-late-80s-made-in-finland","title":"Adidas “Mekalux oy” Industrial Crewneck — Late 80s — Made in Finland","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAdidas “Mekalux OY” Industrial Crewneck — Late 80s — Made in Finland\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThePlugOfVintage presents a rare and exceptional late-1980s Adidas crewneck sweatshirt, produced in Finland under official Adidas licence by Kuntopuku Oy — custom-commissioned by Finnish electrical contractor Mekalux OY with the company name printed across the back in bold dark blue.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most distinctive pieces of Finnish corporate vintage we have encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVivid yellow body with dark navy sleeve stripes and grey detailing. Back features the bold \u003cstrong\u003eMEKALUX OY\u003c\/strong\u003e custom print. Adidas Trefoil logo on the chest. Size L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas — Trefoil era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicence manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kuntopuku Oy, Finland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finland (Made in Finland by licence)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom corporate crewneck sweatshirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow body, dark navy stripes, grey details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack print:\u003c\/strong\u003e MEKALUX OY (custom commission)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Mekalux OY — Finnish Electrical Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMekalux OY was a Finnish electrical installation and contracting company registered in 1979, at its most active precisely during the 1980s construction and electrification boom. As industrial buildings, commercial properties, and residential blocks were modernised at pace across Finland, Mekalux OY was among the specialist electrical contractors doing the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1980s, contractors and electrical engineers needed durable, professional clothing for both physical installation work and client-facing occasions. Mekalux OY chose to outfit its staff and partners with the best available — an officially licensed, Finnish-made Adidas sweatshirt with a custom back print bearing the company name. This is that garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade in Finland by Licence — Why This Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1970s and 1980s, global brands like Adidas did not own their own factories in every country. Instead, they sold precise manufacturing licences to the finest textile producers in each market. In Finland, Adidas’s official licence manufacturer and importer was \u003cstrong\u003eKuntopuku OY\u003c\/strong\u003e (with Kestilän tehtaat also involved in later periods).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis meant: \u003cstrong\u003eGerman design, Finnish quality.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas supplied official patterns, logo specifications, and brand guidelines. The garments were woven, cut, and sewn entirely in Finland by Finnish textile workers. Because these pieces were made for the Nordic market, Kuntopuku OY used exceptionally heavy, structured, long-staple cotton blend fabrics — engineered to withstand hard use and cold conditions. Forty years later, that quality is still immediately apparent in the hand of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Finnish-made Adidas licence piece is already rare. A \u003cstrong\u003ecustom-commissioned corporate version\u003c\/strong\u003e with a named company back print is rarer still — produced in tiny quantities for a single client, never intended for retail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 — Excellent Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional condition for a late 80s garment of this type — presents as essentially unworn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid yellow colour fully retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack print crisp and intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric is clean and structured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaint mark on the front hemline — barely perceptible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo tears, no odour, no structural damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA late 80s Adidas Mekalux OY custom crewneck — Made in Finland by Kuntopuku OY licence, yellow\/navy, size L. Finnish corporate vintage at its rarest.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note — Vintage Item Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items at ThePlugOfVintage are thoroughly inspected, documented, and photographed before listing. Any known flaws or imperfections are always disclosed in the product description — we believe in full transparency, because that’s the standard serious collectors deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe kindly ask that you read the product description carefully and take time to review all provided images before purchasing. Our goal is to present every flaw and detail as accurately as possible — so you know exactly what you’re getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat said, vintage garments carry decades of history, and occasional minor signs of age, wear, or natural material changes may exist beyond what even a careful inspection can detect. If you have any specific condition questions, we are always happy to present the item personally upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece we list is sold as-is, as a vintage item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ThePlugOfVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54052476617032,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/1959\/7128\/files\/vintage-adidas-made-in-finland-1980s-mekalux-oy-electrical-industrial-core-crewneck-front-theplugofvintage-com.png?v=1789312721","url":"https:\/\/theplugofvintage.com\/de\/products\/adidas-mekalux-oy-industrial-crewneck-late-80s-made-in-finland","provider":"ThePlugOfVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}