About this Pittsburgh rainbow crewneck
This Pittsburgh rainbow crewneck wears the city’s name across the chest in arched varsity block letters — every letter a different color of the rainbow, all of it stitched in real embroidery thread instead of heat-pressed print. The base is a heathered ash Gildan 18000 Heavy Blend, the same fleece that’s been the Pittsburgh sweatshirt standard for thirty years: soft brushed inside, sturdy outside, with a no-stretch ribbed collar that holds its shape past a hundred washes.
It reads as Steel City pride and Pride pride at the same time — equally at home walking through Lawrenceville on a damp October morning, layered under a denim jacket at a Pittsburgh Pride march, or pulled on over a Steelers tee on game day. No slogans, no flags — just the city’s name, in color.
Fit, fabric & care
Classic unisex crewneck cut — relaxed through the body, not cropped, not oversized. The 50/50 cotton-poly blend keeps the heather flecks in the fleece and means it dries fast and holds color through the wash. Available in Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, and XXL.
- Material: 50% cotton / 50% polyester, 8 oz heavyweight fleece (Gildan 18000)
- Decoration: Multicolor embroidered lettering, arched across the chest
- Color: Ash (light heather grey)
- Care: Machine wash cold inside-out, tumble dry low, no iron over the embroidery
Why this lives on YinzMart
YinzMart is Pittsburgh’s local marketplace — every order ships from the ‘Burgh, and every dollar stays closer to home than it would on Amazon. This rainbow crewneck sits in the LGBTQ+ owned and Pittsburgh Themed Items collections — both of which are worth browsing if you’re shopping for a Pride Month gift, a Steel City hostess present, or just something cozier than your fifth Steelers hoodie. See more crewnecks from local makers, or grab this one in ash and call it done.
Frequently asked
Is the rainbow PITTSBURGH actually embroidered or printed?
Embroidered. Real stitched thread, raised slightly off the fleece — you can feel the texture. It won’t crack, peel, or wash off the way heat-pressed vinyl does.
How does the crewneck fit — true to size?
Yes, classic unisex fit. Order your normal sweatshirt size for a relaxed (not cropped, not oversized) cut. If you’re between sizes and want it roomier, size up one.
What’s the fabric — will it pill?
It’s the Gildan 18000 Heavy Blend, 50% cotton / 50% polyester, 8 oz fleece. The poly content keeps pilling down compared to 100% cotton sweatshirts, and the heather ash hides the bit of pilling that does show up after years of wear.
How do I wash it without ruining the embroidery?
Turn it inside-out, machine wash cold, tumble dry low. Skip the iron over the rainbow letters — if you need to press the rest of the sweatshirt, use a pressing cloth and avoid the embroidered area.
Is this a Pride Month / LGBTQ+ piece, or just a rainbow design?
Both, intentionally. The rainbow is a Pride nod, the design lives in our LGBTQ+ owned collection, and it works year-round as a Pittsburgh-pride crewneck for anyone who likes color.
Can I pick it up in Pittsburgh instead of shipping?
Shipping is free from Pittsburgh, so most local buyers just have it shipped. If you need local pickup for a time-sensitive gift, message YinzMart before ordering.









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