The Italy 1908 — Monthalt Heritage Jersey (No.9) revives one of the earliest expressions of Italian football identity — a time before the Azzurri were global icons, before the blue became legendary, and before the modern game learned to market history instead of honouring it.

This Monthalt reconstruction stays faithful to the true 1908 silhouette:

a clean heavyweight cotton shirt, early-era sky-blue tone inspired by the House of Savoy, reinforced period stitching, and a traditional crew neckline with subtle ribbing. The number 9, stitched in a minimalist early-century style, represents the player entrusted with directness, bravery, and the instinct to strike — long before the number carried modern superstar mythology.

1908 sits at a turning point in Italian football:

a sport still shaped by students, industrial workers, and local sporting clubs; a national identity still finding its voice; and a kit that symbolised unity rather than commercial spectacle.

This is not a costume or a replica.

It’s a revival of the Azzurri’s first true footballing era, rebuilt with Monthalt’s dedication to heritage garment craft, authenticity, and respect for the roots of the game.

For collectors, historians, and anyone who knows Italian football didn’t begin in stadiums — it began in shirts like this.

Monthalt restores 1908 with honesty, precision, and timeless style.Each unique, all-over printed sweatshirt is precision-cut and hand-sewn to achieve the best possible look and bring out the intricate design. What's more, the durable fabric with a cotton-feel face and soft brushed fleece inside means that this sweatshirt is bound to become your favorite for a long time.

• 96% recycled polyester, 4% elastane for manufacturing in the US/Mexico

• 95% recycled polyester, 5% elastane for manufacturing in Latvia

• Fabric weight (may vary by 5%): 9.08 oz./yd.² (308 g/m²)

• Soft cotton-feel face

• Brushed fleece fabric inside

• Unisex fit

• Overlock seams

• Blank components sourced from China

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!