Supreme x Champion Reverse Weave Sweatpant
The original behind the Supreme x Champion Reverse Weave Sweatpant is the Champion Champion Reverse Weave Sweatpant, which Supreme has re-released across 2 seasons — $50 retail vs Supreme's $138.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Champion Reverse Weave Sweatpant uses the same cross-grain construction Champion patented in 1938 for its sweatshirts: the cotton fleece is cut and sewn ninety degrees off the standard grain so it resists vertical shrinkage and keeps its length through repeated washing. It is a heavyweight brushed-back fleece with an elastic waist, side pockets, and Champion's "C" logo. Champion was founded in 1919 as Knickerbocker Knitting Mills in Rochester, New York, and developed Reverse Weave after coaches complained that batch-washed team sweats shrank out of size. The pant applies that shrink-resistant construction to a lower rather than a top, and is one of the Champion basics Supreme has re-released across multiple seasons.
About Champion
Champion is an American sportswear company founded in 1919 by Simon Feinbloom and his sons William and Abraham in Rochester, New York, originally as Knickerbocker Knitting Mills. The company supplied athletic uniforms to the University of Michigan in the 1920s and to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point shortly after. Champion developed the reverse-weave sweatshirt in 1938, a construction that runs the fabric crosswise to limit shrinkage, and produced the first hooded sweatshirts for cold-weather laborers and athletes. HanesBrands has owned the label since 2006. Supreme has collaborated with Champion on co-branded hoodies, crewnecks, and sweatpants since the early 2000s.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $138 |
|---|---|
| Champion retail | $50 |
| Hype tax | +176% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Champion Reverse Weave Sweatpant just the regular Champion Reverse Weave Sweatpant?
The Supreme x Champion Reverse Weave Sweatpant is based on the Champion Reverse Weave Sweatpant, a basic Supreme has re-released across 2 seasons. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Champion Reverse Weave Sweatpant is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Champion Reverse Weave Sweatpant than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $138 for the Supreme x Champion Reverse Weave Sweatpant; the Champion Reverse Weave Sweatpant retails for $50. That's a 176% markup — buying the original saves you $88, or 64% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Champion Reverse Weave Sweatpant?
You can buy the Champion Reverse Weave Sweatpant direct from Champion or from Amazon. Retail price is $50. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.