1960s | Sweet Orr | Overalls | XL! | Beautiful condition! | union ticket!

Vintage 1960s Sweet-Orr Denim Overalls — United Garment Workers of America (UGWA) Union Made — Sanforized Dark Indigo

These rare mid-1960s Sweet-Orr overalls represent a definitive chapter in American workwear history. They come from the period when Sweet-Orr was still manufacturing in the United States under the United Garment Workers of America (UGWA), using traditional triple-needle construction, proprietary hardware and long-lasting Sanforized denim. Surviving examples from this era are scarce, especially in this condition.

The denim itself has an exceptional deep oxidised tone — the rich, dark indigo that only older American workwear achieves. It is structurally strong, beautifully preserved, and perfectly positioned for future aging. The fabric has the crisp yet smooth hand characteristic of mid-century Sanforized cloth, allowing for both durability and wear comfort.

Fit-wise, the garment offers a relaxed silhouette when worn over trousers, hoodies or work layers. It fits comfortably over modern pieces such as a 1990s Reverse Weave hoodie (for 180cm/73kg frame).

This is a genuine mid-1960s Sweet-Orr work garment — not a reproduction, not a modern interpretation, but an original artifact from a brand whose history stretches back to 1871 and whose pieces defined American industrial clothing for generations. With its preserved hardware, intact stitching, strong fabric and historically correct labels, it stands as a remarkable example of authentic American workwear.

A rare opportunity to own a true mid-century Sweet-Orr piece in excellent condition, ready to be worn or archived.

I had been searching for the union ticket and had already given up once. But on another day, I tried again on a whim — and finally found it tucked inside the pocket.