{"product_id":"finnwear-kipi-club-track-jacket-late-70s-suomen-trikoo-size-40","title":"Finnwear “Kipi Club” Track Jacket — Late 70s — Suomen Trikoo — Size 40","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFinnwear “Kipi Club” Track Jacket — Late 70s — Suomen Trikoo — Size 40\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThePlugOfVintage presents a late 1970s Finnwear “Kipi Club” track jacket by Suomen Trikoo — a rare and exceptional piece of Finnish textile heritage in outstanding vintage condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red body with black ribs and details. The kind of Finnish vintage that simply does not surface anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuomen Trikoo — The Nordic Textile Giant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuomen Trikoo Oy was founded in Tampere in 1903 and grew over decades into \u003cstrong\u003ethe largest knitwear factory in the Nordic countries\u003c\/strong\u003e. At its peak in the 1950s, over 2,400 workers were employed at the factories, and the company was responsible for nearly half of all knitwear production in Finland. The historic red-brick factory buildings on Pyynikki and Onkiniemi in Tampere remain an important part of Finland’s industrial heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the 1950s onwards, the company invested heavily in exports — to the other Nordic countries, Western Europe, and the Soviet Union — creating well-known brands including \u003cstrong\u003eFinnwear\u003c\/strong\u003e and the underwear brand Black Horse. The quality standard was so high that \u003cstrong\u003eMarimekko had its famous Tasaraita knitwear produced at Suomen Trikoo’s factories\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 1960s and 70s. Finlayson acquired the company in 1983, and original Finnish production gradually wound down with globalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKipi Club — Finland’s Casualwear Sub-Brand\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKipi Club\u003c\/strong\u003e was a dedicated leisurewear and sportswear sub-brand operating under the Finnwear umbrella in the late 1970s and early 1980s. While Suomen Trikoo and Finnwear were known to the wider public for everyday basics and underwear, Kipi Club was created specifically for \u003cstrong\u003efashionable casual and athleisure wear\u003c\/strong\u003e — track jackets, sweatshirts, and coordinated sportswear sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe line was defined by the bold design language of the late 70s\/early 80s: \u003cstrong\u003ecolourblocking, contrast stripes, and structured cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e — precisely the details that international retro and streetwear buyers seek today. Because Kipi Club was a more limited, specific fashion line produced only during a defined window, its pieces are significantly rarer than standard Finnwear products — making it a more compelling “Euro-vintage” find for serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis jacket is a direct product of that golden era — made in Finland, under the Finnwear\/Kipi Club brand, with the full weight of Suomen Trikoo’s legendary manufacturing quality behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finnwear — Kipi Club\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suomen Trikoo Oy, Tampere, Finland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Track jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red with black ribs and details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% Cotton \/ 50% Polyamide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 — equivalent to an old M, but fits best on a modern S or XS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 — Excellent Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional condition for a garment of this age — fully intact and structurally sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright red colour has retained its vibrancy beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabels are slightly faded with age — visible in the product images, consistent with nearly 50 years of history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor paint\/colour wear on the zipper pulls — entirely normal and expected for a garment of this era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo tears, no stains, no odour, no structural damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA late 70s Finnwear Kipi Club track jacket by Suomen Trikoo — in excellent condition, with the full weight of Finnish textile history behind it. These are not found anymore.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note — Vintage Item Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\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\u003cp\u003eEvery piece we list is sold as-is, as a vintage item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ThePlugOfVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54050625093960,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/1959\/7128\/files\/Late_70s_Finnwear_Kipi_Club_Suomen_Trikoo_Track_Jacket_Orange_Brown_Size_40-finnwearlabel-front-theplugofvintage.png?v=1789295938","url":"https:\/\/theplugofvintage.com\/products\/finnwear-kipi-club-track-jacket-late-70s-suomen-trikoo-size-40","provider":"ThePlugOfVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}