{"title":"Naval Clothing Tailor Collection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"shore-pants-okinawa-301-denim","title":"Shore Pants - Okinawa 301 Denim - Warehouse - Size 30","description":"*This item is eligible for exchange or store credit only, no refunds.\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e* Original MFSC pattern, inspired by a pair of 1920’s custom tailored naval trousers, white summer issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Fabric: Original dark indigo MFSC denim “301”, \u003cspan\u003e11oz denim, \u003c\/span\u003esolid white narrow selvedge.\u003cbr\u003e* MFSC original blue “Chambray fabric” pockets and waist lining.\u003cbr\u003e* Two side “officer” type cargo pockets, safari flaps. Pockets expand to hold wallet, phone etc… Easy access, secure and no unbalanced volume when seating.\u003cbr\u003e* 1910’s naval lace-up back, an alternative to buckle-back cinching, detail also carried over on rare 1930’s denim workwear. Adds an extra inch to the waist when fully opened. Indigo died HBT cotton tape.\u003cbr\u003e* Two selvedge front slash pockets.\u003cbr\u003e* CPO type Anchor buttons front fly.\u003cbr\u003e* Selvedge slim belt loops, for 2 inches wide belts.\u003cbr\u003e* Single panel wrap leg construction.\u003cbr\u003e* Selvedge crotch extension patch.\u003cbr\u003e* White cotton HBT inside seat taping.\u003cbr\u003e* Side eyelets for hanging dry brass laundry pins.\u003cbr\u003e* Straight legs, utility trousers silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e* Long inseam to allow roll-up\u003cbr\u003e* MF® Modified: 2 original MF® exclusive denim back pockets added. As a ‘theater-made’ modification, we used mis-matching MFSC indigo denim scraps from end of rolls. Pocket design is consistant but the denim used is random (301,401, 11oz, 14oz…)\u003cbr\u003e* Made in Japan.\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mister Freedom® Shore Pants comes raw\/unwashed, and will shrink to tagged size. Follow the usual recommended initial method before wearing: cold soak for 30mn, spin dry and line dry. Please refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash or machine wash on delicate, cold water, minimal eco-friendly detergent. Turn inside-out to avoid marbling of the fabric. Line dry only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabric will develop attractive patina over time, according to the owner’s activities, frequency of wear and laundering choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to the nature of indigo dye some color transfer is to be expected. This will subside with wear and washing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal MFSC pattern, inspired by a pair of 1920’s custom tailored naval trousers, white summer issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis MF® garment is designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan by Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/spring09-mfsc-ps-09md-pants-denim-shore-modified\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/MF_BLOG_BANNER_480x480.jpg?v=1582062652\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"30","offer_id":20747272913009,"sku":"MFSC PS09\/30","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/3_e9adc69b-5865-49af-80f3-c92ff9d61619.jpg?v=1579730299"},{"product_id":"utility-chambray-blue","title":"Utility Chambray - Blue - Warehouse - Last One - Size XS","description":"\u003cp\u003e*This item is eligible for exchange or store credit only, no refunds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n* MFSC original end-on-end 100% cotton selvedge “chambray”.\u003cbr\u003e* 100% Cotton indigo dyed facing.\u003cbr\u003e* Original MFSC 645 pattern.\u003cbr\u003e* Original “slant” selvedge left chest pocket..\u003cbr\u003e* Concealed right chest passport pocket .\u003cbr\u003e* Chin strap.\u003cbr\u003e* Navy blue metal painted buttons.\u003cbr\u003e* Side gussets.\u003cbr\u003e* “Uniform shirt” type slim fit.\u003cbr\u003e* Reinforced elbow construction.\u003cbr\u003e* 100% cotton navy blue hi-count stitching.\u003cbr\u003e* “MFSC Naval Supply Research” Experimental Garment cotton cloth label. \u003cbr\u003e*  \u003cspan\u003eNon-Sanforized fabric will approximately shrink a whole size down when washed\/dryed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mister Freedom® Utility Chambray comes raw\/unwashed, and will shrink to tagged size. Follow the usual recommended initial method before wearing: cold soak for 30mn, spin dry and line dry. Please refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash or machine wash on delicate, cold water, minimal eco-friendly detergent. Turn inside-out. Line dry only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabric will develop attractive patina over time, according to the owner’s activities, frequency of wear and laundering choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother slice of the MFSC Naval Clothing Tailor Collection…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Sailor had these two shirts custom made for his time off duty. As his usual blue utility chambray was asigned to hard work aboard the ship, he combined his favorite pattern (MFSC 645) with more ‘civilian’ fabrics picked up at the “MFSC Naval Supply Research” to wear on shore. These shirts were custom made for him, as “Experimental Garments”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis MF® garment is designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan by Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mfsc-645n-645w-look-out-ye-ol-chambrays-back\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/MF_BLOG_BANNER_480x480.jpg?v=1582062652\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"X Small","offer_id":20747375607921,"sku":"MFSC 645\/XS","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/UtilityChambrayBlue2008-1a.jpg?v=1701203760"},{"product_id":"utility-chambray-white","title":"Utility Chambray - White - Warehouse","description":"\u003cp\u003e*This item is eligible for exchange or store credit only, no refunds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e* MFSC original end-on-end 100% cotton selvedge “chambray”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* 645w: Ivory and white woven yarns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* 100% Cotton indigo dyed facing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Original MFSC 645 pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Original “slant” selvedge left chest pocket..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Concealed right chest passport pocket .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Chin strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Navy blue metal painted buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Side gussets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* “Uniform shirt” type slim fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Reinforced elbow construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* 100% cotton navy blue hi-count stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* “MFSC Naval Supply Research” Experimental Garment cotton cloth label. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-Sanforized fabric will approximately shrink a whole size down when washed\/dryed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mister Freedom® Utility Chambray comes raw\/unwashed, and will shrink to tagged size. Follow the usual recommended initial method before wearing: cold soak for 30mn, spin dry and line dry. Please refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash or machine wash on delicate, cold water, minimal eco-friendly detergent. Turn inside-out. Line dry only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabric will develop attractive patina over time, according to the owner’s activities, frequency of wear and laundering choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother slice of the MFSC Naval Clothing Tailor Collection…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Sailor had these two shirts custom made for his time off duty. As his usual blue utility chambray was asigned to hard work aboard the ship, he combined his favorite pattern (MFSC 645) with more ‘civilian’ fabrics picked up at the “MFSC Naval Supply Research” to wear on shore. These shirts were custom made for him, as “Experimental Garments”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis MF® garment is designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan by Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mfsc-645n-645w-look-out-ye-ol-chambrays-back\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/MF_BLOG_BANNER_480x480.jpg?v=1582062652\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"X - Small","offer_id":20747405426801,"sku":"MFSC 645W\/XS","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small - Sold Out","offer_id":20747413258353,"sku":"MFSC 645W\/S","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/ChambrayUtilityShirt645W-1a.jpg?v=1779315250"},{"product_id":"barnstormer-jacket","title":"Barnstormer Jacket","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAn original MFSC pattern, freely inspired by early 1910s-30s US Navy\/US Coast Guard wool peacoats, vintage military deck jackets and hunting coats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eHeavy-duty\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e100% cotton “jungle cloth”, vintage Mil-Specs 14 Oz. grosgrain, 1940s USN khaki shade, milled in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBody lining\u003c\/em\u003e: Soft 100% cotton mid-wale corduroy, golden brown shade, milled in Japan.\u003cbr\u003eSleeve lining: 100% cotton OG-107 sateen, milled in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic 1910s~1930s US Navy \u0026amp; US Coast Guards melton wool peacoat pattern and construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen-button front closure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly USN type ’13 stars’ fouled anchor design buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour outside pockets: two ‘hand warmer’ slash pockets and two flap closure hip pockets, all lined with golden brown corduroy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside chest pocket and traditional ‘cigarette’ pocket (resized to fit an average smartphone, so that you keep it tucked-in while you drive.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack tea-core horsehide leather arrowhead pocket stops and pocket welt reinforcements and contrast accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable chin strap (displaying either fabric if left dangling, or concealed if buttoned under the collar.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional zig-zag pattern under-collar reinforcement stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Modified” double labeling, original MF® and mfsc woven\/printed labels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton-wrap poly thread tonal stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMister Freedom® woven rayon “MFSC NAVAL CLOTHING TAILOR” label topped with “EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH UNIT” collection-specific printed label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe MF®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBARNSTORMER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJacket ships raw\/unwashed, and will shrink to intended\/tagged size after the following initial process:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLine dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWear briefly before fully-dry to set creases, then hang until fully dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p14\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe recommend getting your usual size in mfsc jackets\/coats. Do not size down as the arm hole opening may become an issue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eI’m ~5’7 – 140 lbs and went for a 38 in this jungle cloth peacoat model, even though I tend to navigate between 36 (Small) and 38 (Medium) lately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p14\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease check out our measurement chart and compare with a similar garment you own that fits you well. To dial in your size, also consider your layering preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMF® crew sizing recs\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eCL (5’7 ~ 140 lbs): I opted for a 38 (MEDIUM), for a comfortable fit to allow layering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eJohn (6’ ~ 170 lbs): 40 (LARGE)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIvan (5’9 ~ 160 lbs): 38 (MEDIUM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEnoch (6’ ~ 153 lbs): 38 (MEDIUM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDO NOT MACHINE WASH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis garment is too heavy and voluminous for a regular home washer, even one boasting “Heavy Duty” settings. A machine wash cycle will either ruin the jacket, the machine, or both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProfessional eco-friendly dry-cleaning is recommended should heavy soiling occur. Spot cleaning with a wet rag is an option for minor stain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdditionally, the initial soaking process can be repeated, with a minimal dose of eco-friendly detergent added to the bath to \u003cb\u003ehand\u003c\/b\u003e wash the garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor Fall 2023, we are introducing a new member to that MF® peacoat family: The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/barnstormer-jacket\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMF® BARNSTORMER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJacket\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis bad boy is the love child between a 1920s USGC 10-button peacoat, a 1940s USN jungle cloth N-1 Deck Jacket, and vintage civilian 1930s “Duck Hunting Coats” out of the Montgomery Ward, Sears Roebuck or LL Bean catalogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFor the story, those civilian khaki brown hunting coats\/\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nostalgiaonwheels.blogspot.com\/2016\/07\/1930s-mackinaw-barnstormer-jacket-ll_17.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMackinaw coats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare also\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usmilitariaforum.com\/forums\/index.php?\/topic\/364124-the-china-and-iceland-marine-cold-weather-coat-sheepskin-and-canvas-mackinaw-style-jacket\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereferred-to\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas “China Marine” jackets (as worn by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/opb\/historydetectives\/feature\/the-china-marines\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4th Marines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estationed in China mid-1920s to 1941), or “Iceland” jackets (as worn by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1st_Provisional_Marine_Brigade\"\u003eFirst Marine Provisional Brigade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estationed in Iceland circa 1941.)\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly, that hunting coat style also made it on deck of USN ships in the 1940s, since several outdoor clothing contractors supplied the Navy with winter gear on the onset of WW2. See famous LIFE Magazine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lens.google.com\/search?ep=gisbubb\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;re=df\u0026amp;p=AbrfA8oPFGge-oKYvZAcWaMr251-mkmBc0_QPKi1AJZbaV57zd1HeQr00eWSEbXjJf9D88W2tBQ1UlvuBfft1WaO29YZs571qpkhQhDF9Tj3BZEoETIXLrNqYESBisGsg1i5fPM-oqI6fm4EcapJqdhsvsmJMc1W9Db8EKP4zs7oN0f7w26K9WFoH2CZxBir4pnEDShvf8TQ5ouzDra8UpNllUxiru1oWw5E-FuSen-EgdneOg7nf4hN2fgn7TggftVJlZn7H1AMYDFtrjoDi3lF4bHRluw0K_oxOxfYoJQ_JDTa5iwL5wyHNd_e#lns=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLG51bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDEsIkVrY0tKR0UwTXpGa01EZ3dMVGd3TnprdE5EVTROUzFpWWpVMkxXSXdPVEJoWmpkak9HWmlaUklmU1hob2FURlZhVVJrVURCamMwNXBYM3AxVm1GWlRWWmlSV2RZVjNkU1p3PT0iLG51bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLG51bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLFtudWxsLG51bGwsW11dXQ==\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ephotos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof sailors sporting a range of foul weather jackets.\u003cbr\u003eWe have seen a few vintage civilian specimen pass through the MF® HQ doors, and they usually get snagged pretty quickly.\u003cbr\u003eFrom those 1930s hunting coats, we only borrowed the leather pocket welt\/stops accents, an attractive color\/texture contrast between the khaki jungle cloth and black horsehide trims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe inspiration we drew from authentic 1940s US Navy N-1 deck jackets is the vintage Mil-Specs shell fabric, a sturdy and windproof 14 Oz. Jungle Cloth (aka cotton grosgrain) in its mid-40s “USN Khaki” color. This specific “olive” shade is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eun-issued\u003c\/em\u003e, i.e. darker than many contemporary khaki N-1 fabrics with a lighter sun-bleached look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFor the lining of our BARNSTORMER, we stayed “plausible” and went with an all-cotton golden brown mid-wale corduroy, a reference to the hand warmer pocket bags on vintage 30s-50s USN peacoats, before the Quartermaster decided on the cheaper pocketing fabric option of an unbleached-white cotton twill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAs sleeve lining, we chose a vintage Mil-Specs OG-107 cotton sateen material, just because there’s nothing like discovering fancy expensive fabric on the inside of a garment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe term “barnstormer” is a reference to the early days of aviation when pilots in open cockpits had to resort to all kinds of winter gear, often long and bulky leather coats not yet specifically designed for flying. Legend has it that strafing though an open Mid-West barn was a famous acrobatic circus act for a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Barnstorming\"\u003ebarnstorming\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estunt flier in the 1920s, which may, or may not, have been safer than the death-defying wing-walking routine…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThe “modified” double labeling — recurring branding for our msfc “Survival School” collection — is a reference to period US military experimental clothing, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ea respectful nod to the little-known Quartermaster Research Facility (aka \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Combat_Capabilities_Development_Command_Soldier_Center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eNatick Army Labs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), a US Department of Defense organization located in Natick, Massachusetts. The “CLOTHING \u0026amp; TEXTILE RESEARCH UNIT” has been tasked with designing and developing anything from new uniforms\/gear\/fabrics\/camo patterns\/etc for the US military since 1952.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-barnstormer-jacket-usn-khaki-jungle-cloth-fw2023-msfc-survival-school-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003edetails on the blog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"36 - Small","offer_id":45486475215165,"sku":"MFSC 1441\/36","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38 - Medium","offer_id":45486475247933,"sku":"MFSC 1441\/38","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/MFBARNSTORMER_3.jpg?v=1697156661"},{"product_id":"peacoat-okinawa-denim","title":"Peacoat - \"Okinawa\" Denim - Last One - Size 36","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAn original MFSC pattern, freely inspired by 1910s-30s early US Navy\/US Coast Guard wool peacoats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShell\u003c\/em\u003e: Sugar Cane Co’s proprietary “SC301 Okinawa” denim, 14 Oz. dark indigo selvedge denim blend of 50\/50 recycled sugarcane fibers and cotton, neppy, dry and prickly, white with green line selvedge ID, milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBody lining\u003c\/i\u003e: Soft 100% cotton mid-wale corduroy, golden brown shade, milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSleeve lining\u003c\/em\u003e: 100% cotton OG-107 sateen, milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClassic 1910s~1930s US Navy \u0026amp; US Coast Guards melton wool peacoat pattern and construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTen-button front closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEarly USN type ’13 stars’ fouled anchor design buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFour outside pockets: two ‘hand warmer’ slash pockets and two flap closure hip pockets, all lined with golden brown corduroy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInside chest pocket and traditional ‘cigarette’ pocket (resized to fit an average smartphone, so that you keep it tucked while you drive.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLeather arrowhead pocket stops\/pocket welt reinforcements, black tea-core horsehide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDetachable chin strap (displaying either fabric if left dangling, or concealed if buttoned under the collar.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTraditional zig-zag pattern under-collar reinforcement stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Modified” double labeling, original MF® and mfsc woven\/printed labels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCotton-wrap poly thread tonal stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMister Freedom® woven rayon “MFSC NAVAL CLOTHING TAILOR” label topped with “EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH UNIT” collection-specific printed label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFabric\u003c\/i\u003e: Sugar Cane Co original\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSC301 “Okinawa” fiber denim\u003c\/span\u003e, 14 Oz., 80% cotton x 20% Okinawan recycled sugarcane fibers, white selvedge ID.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe MF® 2023 “Naval Clothing Tailor”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDenim PEACOAT\u003c\/b\u003e ships raw\/unwashed, and will shrink to intended\/tagged size after the following initial process:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLine dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWear briefly before fully-dry to set creases, then hang until fully dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe recommend getting your usual size in mfsc jackets\/coats. Do not size down as the arm hole opening may become an issue. The FW2023 “Okinawa” Denim Peacoat feels a bit tighter in the chest than its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/barnstormer-jacket\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBarnstormer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecompanion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI’m ~5’7 – 140 lbs and went for a 38 in this “301 Okinawa” denim peacoat model, even though I tend to navigate between 36 (Small) and 38 (Medium) lately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease check out our measurement chart and compare with a similar garment you own that fits you well. To dial in your size, also consider your layering preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMF® crew sizing recs\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCL (5’7 ~ 140 lbs): I opted for a 38 (MEDIUM), trim fit with tight arm holes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJohn (6’ ~ 170 lbs): 40 (LARGE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIvan (5’9 ~ 160 lbs): 38 (MEDIUM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEnoch (6’ ~ 153 lbs): 38 (MEDIUM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDO NOT MACHINE WASH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis garment is too heavy and voluminous for a regular home washer, even one boasting “Heavy Duty” settings. A machine wash cycle will either ruin the jacket, the machine, or both.\u003cbr\u003eHand wash highly recommended: Fill a tub with cold water, add a minimal dose of eco-friendly detergent, immerge the garment fully, let soak for about 30mn, and delicately rub. Rinse, hang to dry.\u003cbr\u003eSpot cleaning with a wet rag will usually work for minor stains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProfessional eco-friendly dry-cleaning is also an option, but may alter the indigo color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eInspiration\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevisited original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom%c2%ae-originals\/naval-clothing-tailor-ss2008\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emfsc 2008\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edenim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Peacoat-Denim-ss2008.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eP-Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Peacoat), our take on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003evintage 10-button\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSN\/USCG Peacoats. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"36 - Small","offer_id":45487503868221,"sku":"MFSC 1442\/36","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/PeacoatAwa-AiDenim-1a_jpg.jpg?v=1698367662"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/collections\/Naval_Clothing_Tailor-Cover-Banner.jpg?v=1595368227","url":"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/naval-clothing-tailor-collection.oembed","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}