Home Depot released its first holiday sweater, complete with tool belt and its already sold out
Ugly Christmas sweaters are one of the most enjoyable — if not quirky — traditions of the holiday season.But what about one that’s actually kind of handy?In preparation for that special time of year, home improvement mega-chain Home Depot released its very own branded holiday sweater for the first time earlier today — complete with an attached, fully stocked tool belt. “For the first time ever, The Home Depot is offering a Holiday Sweater, stocked with the right tools to help holiday enthusiasts deck the halls,” the brand said in a statement.The bright orange-and-green knit crewneck features a flashy Fair Isle pattern near its shoulders with criss-cross icons of wrenches and screwdrivers dotting the neckline and sleeves, along with more traditional symbols like snowflakes and candy canes. The sweater’s bottom half is where the real party happens for holiday home improvement enthusiasts (a.k.a., where the pocketed tool belt is attached apron-style). Owners of the quirky clothing item are equipped to spruce up their home with an included screwdriver, tape measure, pliers, a rechargeable headlamp, Command outdoor light clips and a mechanical pencil — plus a $50 peppermint-scented gift card to pick up additional items from the store that may not be as readily available in Santa’s workshop.Shoppers looking to snag one of the standout sweaters, which come in unisex sizes XS to XXL and are $29.99 online (an impressive $150 value, according to the brand) will have to be patient or drop it on their wishlist for jolly ole’ Saint Nick, as the initial drop sold out within hours this morning, even with a limit of one per customer.Reactions to the warming novelty on social media have been full of holiday spirit.“What a fantastic holiday gift!” exclaimed one TikTok user ready for home improvement projects and winter cheer.
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