1970s Vintage McGregor Wool Sweater Plaid Knit Pullover Made in Japan

This vintage McGregor wool sweater dates to the late 1970s and was produced in Japan under license by Nichimen Apparel Co., Ltd. The sweater is made of an 80% wool and 20% nylon blended yarn in a thick, textured knit featuring a brown and tan plaid pattern accented with black double line checks. It has a V-neck, ribbed cuffs and waistband, and the quality expected from McGregor’s Japanese-made line.

About McGregor:
Originally founded in Canada in the 1920s, McGregor Sportswear became known for its high-quality sweaters and casual menswear, exported widely through its Montreal and New York branches. By the mid-1960s, the brand had partnered with Japan’s Nichimen Corporation to manufacture McGregor garments for the Japanese market. Nichimen Apparel Co. of Osaka and Tokyo continued to produce McGregor clothing under license into the 1980s, maintaining the same attention to fibre quality and classic styling that defined the North American line.

A nicely preserved example of McGregor’s late-1970s styling—classic, comfortable, and ideal for cooler weather.

Material:
80% wool, 20% nylon

Label:
McGregor®
Made in Japan by Nichimen Apparel Co., Ltd. (Osaka–Tokyo)

Size:
Marked L for large, but this might be considered large in Japan - I would size it as a medium, but please rely on the following measurements for fit, taking the stretch of the knit into account:

Shoulders:  17 1/2”

Sleeves:  24 1/2”

Sleeve inseam:  21”

Chest:  40”

Bottom:  35”

Length:  26 1/2”, taken at the back from the neck seam

Condition:
In very good condition—no pronounced wear, stains, holes, or pilling noted. Clean and ready to wear.

This vintage McGregor wool sweater features excellent Japanese quality….classic and easy to wear!