Sacred Beetle No. 04 Back Print Hoodie | The Occult Archive

Description

THE CONCEPT

"Sacred Beetle" No. 04 is a monumental study in ancient sacred geometry and metaphysical naturalism. Reimagining the eternal Egyptian scarab—the divine emblem of cosmic dawn and rebirth—through the meticulous precision of a 19th-century biological stippling plate, intricate geometric wings embrace a textured celestial lunar orb across the back. A wearable visual talisman engineered for modern daily expression.

THE ARCHIVE

Part of The Occult Archive within The Archive by PODAURORA — celebrating Victorian natural history engravings, esoteric biological studies, and dark academic iconography.

THE CRAFT & SPECIFICATIONS

Heavyweight Structure: 280 GSM Textured Poly-Fleece offering substantial warmth, wind resistance, and a crisp architectural drape that prevents back-print distortion.
Archival Stippling Infusion: Advanced soft-dye printing process that captures thousands of delicate hand-engraved stippling dots without surface stiffening, cracking, or peeling.
Duality Layout: Clean minimalist studio insignia on the front chest, anchoring a dramatic, museum-scale sacred scarab statement across the entire reverse.
Colorway: Available in Pitch Black and Pure Chalk White, engineered for maximum linework contrast.

STYLING NOTE

The definitive statement back-print hoodie. Pairs effortlessly with relaxed washed raw denim, technical cargo pants, or styled clean layered under a heavyweight shearling jacket.

Size & Specifications

FIT & SILHOUETTE: Cut in an authentic American relaxed boxy fit with dropped shoulders. True to size for a comfortable structured drape; size up if you prefer an exaggerated oversized streetwear aesthetic.

MEASUREMENTS (INCHES)

Size	Chest	Body Length	Shoulder	Sleeve
S	40.0"	27.0"	19.5"	23.2"
M	44.0"	28.0"	21.5"	23.6"
L	48.0"	29.0"	23.5"	24.0"
XL	52.0"	30.0"	25.5"	24.4"
XXL	56.0"	31.0"	27.5"	25.2"
XXXL	60.0"	32.0"	29.5"	26.4"

MEASUREMENTS (CENTIMETERS)

Size	Chest	Body Length	Shoulder	Sleeve
S	102 cm	69 cm	49 cm	59 cm
M	112 cm	71 cm	54 cm	60 cm
L	122 cm	74 cm	59 cm	61 cm
XL	132 cm	76 cm	64 cm	62 cm
XXL	142 cm	79 cm	69 cm	64 cm
XXXL	152 cm	81 cm	74 cm	67 cm

SPECIFICATIONS & CARE

Material & Weight 260 GSM (7.7 oz) Midweight Thermal Brushed Fleece

Hood Construction Drawstring Hood with Structural Interior Collar

Tailoring & Silhouette Dropped Shoulder / Relaxed Boxy Streetwear Cut

Cuffs & Hem Reinforced 1x1 Elastic Ribbed Finishes

Care Instructions Machine wash cold inside-out on gentle cycle. Hang or lay flat to dry to preserve fleece loft and graphic density. Do not tumble dry. Do not bleach.

Dark Colors First Wash Please wash dark colorways separately for the first 1–2 cycles. Natural surface micro-fuzz shedding may temporarily darken wash water during initial laundering. This completely stabilizes after 1–2 washes and will not affect garment color richness, vibrancy, or colorfastness.

Shipping & Returns

• Crafted to Order: Production takes 1-2 business days.
• Standard US Shipping: Delivered within 3-6 business days after dispatch.
• Tracking Number provided via email as soon as your order ships.
• 7-Day Quality Guarantee: Free replacement or refund for any misprints or defects.

Care Instructions

• Machine wash cold, inside-out, on a gentle cycle with mild detergent.
• Tumble dry low or hang-dry for the longest lifespan.
• Do not iron directly on the graphic print. Do not dry clean.
• Dark Colors First Wash: Wash dark colorways separately for the first 1–2 cycles. Natural surface micro-fuzz shedding may temporarily darken wash water during initial laundering. This completely stabilizes after 1–2 washes and will not affect garment color richness, vibrancy, or colorfastness.