Clark ONT
Clark ONT
Shirt Details
The Clark Company, founded in Paisley Scotland, expanded into East Newark in 1875. The company became famous for its thread, which was specifically developed to work well with then-new sewing machines. Along with the new 'thread technology' this new factory brought many scottish immigrants to the area creating a large Scottish population. And this new population brought soccer to the area.
It is not surprising that the first great soccer team in Kearny history, arguably the United States' first national soccer champion, was sponsored by the Clark Thread Company. That team was ONT, initials that stood for Our New Thread, a product whose name was a cornerstone of Clark's marketing efforts far into the 20th century.
ONT played its home games on the east side of the Passaic river at Clark Field, an open area about a block from the river that is now the site of Tops Diner but was still in use for various athletic activities as recently as the 1960s. The field was located in what has since 1895 been the borough of East Newark. In the 1880s, it was still part of Kearny, although the neighborhood was already known as East Newark.
In 1885, the United States played Canada at Clark Field in the first full international game ever played outside the British Isles. This game, on Nov. 28, 1885, is not today recognized by the United States Soccer Federation has having been a full international, because it was played before the formation of the USSF (originally called the United States Football Association) in 1913.
Celebrate this history with this shirt featuring the ONT logo on a comfort-fitting black tee.
Size & Fit
Our products are unisex-fit (unless noted) and crafted to fit true to size, you can select your usual size. We favor a more modern form fitting tee shirt and a more relaxed fit in the hoodies we make. If you need help please reach out!
When will I get my order?
Most orders ship within a week and arrive in 10–14 days, depending on your location. We produce to order to minimize waste and ensure quality, which may occasionally extend timelines. We'll keep you informed every step of the way. You'll receive a tracking email once your order ships.
How should I wash this?
We like to machine wash everything in cold water with detergent, the same as the rest of our laundry. We recommend turning the garment inside-out to help protect the print. For tees we tumble dry in the dryer with everything else, for hoodies, however, we like to air dry them flat to avoid any chance of them shrinking.
What is the return policy?
Our goal is for you to be totally satisfied with your purchase. If this isn't the case, let us know and we'll do our best to to make it right.
