1989 Fruit of the Loom “Highlands Road” Map Crewneck - USA Made - XL

Authentic 1989 souvenir crewneck from Highlands, North Carolina printed on a Fruit of the Loom Made in U.S.A. 50/50 blank. Front features a monochrome townscape (“The Best Kept Secret”), back carries a full illustrated US-28/US-64 Highlands Road map with waterfalls and gorge callouts. Classic late-80s raglan construction; soft mid-weight fleece with era-correct plastisol crackle.

Brand/blank: Fruit of the Loom, USA

Fabric: 50% cotton / 50% poly

Tag size: XL (vintage boxy/shorter body compared to modern XL)

Year: 1989 (dated on graphic)

Color: off-white/ivory

Hits: front graphic + large back map

Condition — C+ (wearable vintage)
Visible tan staining on both sleeves and scattered small marks; small slit/mini hole near waistband; light pilling/fade throughout. Unwashed by me → stains may or may not lift. Structurally sound and fully wearable.

Provenance / authenticity

Period-correct FOTL USA satin tag

Dated ©1989 Farmer’s Market print credit

Consistent aging & hand to original 80s 50/50 fleece

Rarity / collecting notes
Highlands-specific map graphic is harder to source than generic NC pieces; great example of late-80s American roadside graphic language.

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