Embroidered Salem Sweatshirt: Massachusetts Black Cat Crewneck, Est. 1626

This embroidered Salem sweatshirt is a tribute to Salem, Massachusetts, the New England town settled in 1626 and known for its witch trial history and its busy Halloween season every October. The design stitches SALEM in arched serif capitals, a black cat silhouette walking beneath it with its tail curled up, “EST.” and “1626” on either side, and “Massachusetts” in italic script below.

Personalize your embroidered Salem sweatshirt

1. Choose the garment, color and size: crewneck sweatshirt, T-shirt, hoodie or quarter zip.
2. Pick the thread color for the whole design: Black, as shown, or any of the 24 colors on our thread color chart.

What makes this Salem sweatshirt special

• A vintage collegiate layout: arched lettering, an “Est.” date and a script line give it the look of a classic souvenir crewneck.
• 100% real high-density embroidery: every letter and the cat are stitched in thread; nothing is printed.
• A black cat for spooky season: the walking cat nods to the witchy side of Salem for a cozy Gothic New England look.
• Made for all of fall and winter: it is a sweatshirt you keep wearing long after Halloween night.

Price, garments and colors

The embroidered Salem sweatshirt costs $53.85 on a crewneck sweatshirt; a T-shirt is $43, a hoodie $63 and a quarter zip $59. Sand with black thread (shown) is the classic look; White, Light Pink and Light Blue also suit black thread, and Black, Maroon or Forest Green look sharp with White or Cream Yellow thread. Made-to-order pieces are not eligible for size exchanges, so check the size guide before you order.

A gift for witchy friends and black cat lovers

Give it to a friend planning an October trip to Salem, to anyone who shares a home with a black cat, or to the person who starts decorating for Halloween in September. Browse more black cat sweatshirts and Halloween quarter zips.

Free design proof and delivery

We email a free digital proof within 1–2 business days of your order, so you can check the thread color; reply to approve it or ask for changes, and edits are unlimited. Your sweatshirt arrives 3–8 business days after you approve it (U.S. delivery), embroidered and shipped from the USA. For Halloween, order at least two weeks ahead.

Care

Turn it inside out, wash cold on a gentle cycle, and tumble dry low or hang it to dry. Iron on the reverse side, never directly on the embroidery.

Frequently asked questions

Is this an official Salem, Massachusetts product?

No. It is an original embroidered design inspired by the town and is not affiliated with the City of Salem or any Salem museum or attraction.

What does “Est. 1626” mean?

Salem was settled in 1626, the year stitched beside the cat.

Is there a Salem hoodie?

Yes. Choose Hoodie ($63) in the first option; the same embroidery is stitched on the chest.

Can I change the thread color?

Yes. Pick any of the 24 thread colors in the thread color field, and you will see it on your free proof before we stitch.