Polo Ralph Lauren Delta Sigma Theta Crewneck Sweater

Rooted in the Crimson and Cream heritage established on January 13, 1913, by twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University in Washington, D.C., the Polo Ralph Lauren Delta Sigma Theta Crewneck Sweater brings classic collegiate tailoring to winter chapter gatherings and J13 Founders Day celebrations. Set against a deep crimson-red knit base, the center-chest illustration features the Polo Bear mascot dressed in a tilted crimson-red beret cap and a tailored crimson blazer trimmed with crisp white lapel piping, gold-toned front and cuff buttons, and white ΔΣΘ Greek letters on the left chest over a white collared shirt. A cream-white pleated skirt with a thin crimson hem stripe, red-and-white striped knee socks, and glossy crimson-red lace-up oxford dress shoes complete the bear’s crossed-ankle pose.

• 1913 Founding Numerals: Oversized cream-white varsity block numbers 19 and 13 with crimson inner outlines frame the central mascot across the chest.
• Collegiate Beret & Blazer Styling: Pairs a tilted crimson beret and white-piped blazer with a cream-white pleated skirt and red-and-white striped knee socks.
• Signature Sorority Typography: Stacks bold cream-white ΔΣΘ Greek letters above DELTA SIGMA THETA, POLO BEAR by RALPH LAUREN, and a cursive Ralph Lauren script signature, balanced by a cream-white Polo pony and rider silhouette on the upper left chest.

All-Over Sublimation Detail and Stretch-Knit Comfort

Rendering fine white lapel piping, warm tan fur shading, and crisp Greek lettering against a saturated crimson background requires all-over dye-sublimation print (fade-proof and peel-resistant) bonded directly into a 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex blend. Because the pigment infuses into the fibers rather than sitting as a thick surface patch, the front torso remains supple and breathable through Autumn and Winter wear (adaptive body temperature response) without cracking or peeling.

A ribbed crimson crew neckline accented by a single cream-white stripe band works alongside matching ribbed crimson cuffs and a ribbed waistband to hold the silhouette neatly in place over collared shirts or base layers.

Unisex Sizing for J13 Founders Day and Easy Care

Cut as a standard unisex crewneck pullover across sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL, this sweater transitions naturally from December holiday gift exchanges to January 13 Founders Day breakfasts. To keep the crimson base and cream-white accents sharp, machine wash cold with similar colors, tumble dry on low heat or hang dry, and do not iron directly on the print. Shoppers coordinating gifts across National Pan-Hellenic Council sisterhoods can also pair this crimson pullover with the Sigma Gamma Rho Bear Sweater for multi-chapter winter events.