{"product_id":"puma-colourblock-track-jacket-late-80s-size-s","title":"Puma Colourblock Track Jacket — Late 80s — Size S","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePuma Colourblock Track Jacket — Late 80s — Size S\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThePlugOfVintage presents a rare late 1980s Puma colourblock track jacket — not just vintage Puma, but a piece with a genuinely unique Nordic provenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e This jacket was produced for the Scandinavian market by \u003cstrong\u003eSultrade Oy\u003c\/strong\u003e, Puma’s official and exclusive importer and licensed manufacturer in Finland and the Baltic states during the 1980s and 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA piece of Nordic sportswear history\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore the major sports brands like Nike and Puma fully transitioned to centralised global mass production in the mid-1990s, they operated through regional licensing agreements — allowing trusted local partners to manufacture and distribute products tailored to their markets. Sultrade Oy was one such partner: Puma’s official licensee for Finland and the Baltics, producing garments that were sold through authorised Nordic retail channels and never intended for the global market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on Asian mass production runs, Sultrade ensured that products met the high Scandinavian quality standards of the time — making these pieces a cut above the typical licensed sportswear of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you’re looking at is not a generic Puma piece — it’s a regionally manufactured, market-specific artifact from the tail end of an era that no longer exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sultrade Oy (official Puma licensee, Finland)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nordic \/ Scandinavian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colourblock track jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark navy, light blue \/ turquoise, and purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 — Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional overall condition — fabric, construction, and colours are all outstanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dark navy, light blue\/turquoise, and purple all present with strong vibrancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe manufacturer label on the inner lining has faded completely over time — the only honest concession to the jacket’s age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo stains, no tears, no odour, no structural damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA 9\/10 on a late 80s Sultrade-produced Puma is a remarkable find. This jacket has been treated with care — and it shows.\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":54040273551688,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/1959\/7128\/files\/Archival_Late_1980s_Puma_Colorblock_Track_Jacket_front-theplugofvintage.png?v=1789136490","url":"https:\/\/theplugofvintage.com\/products\/puma-colourblock-track-jacket-late-80s-size-s","provider":"ThePlugOfVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}