{"product_id":"frogman-jacket-navy-hbt","title":"Frogman Jacket - Navy HBT","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern of our “FROGMAN” was inspired by a garment the US Army adopted in 1940, the short-lived P41 \u003cem\u003eblue denim\u003c\/em\u003e utility jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot much brain activity was required from the MF® Design Dept on this op, full credits going to Uncle Sam’s Quartermaster Corps. Starting with a vintage P41 denim jacket from our archives, we just added two chest pockets and adjusted the fit to our liking. This is a no-nonsense, streamlined, utilitarian chore jacket pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis dry 100% cotton HBT fabric is sulfur-dyed, a process quite in-vogue these days as it boasts low colorfastness resulting in quickly-fading garments. With a bit of normal wear and routine washes, the FROGMAN Jacket should get you that desirable ol’ salt look, without ever leaving port!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s3\"\u003eOriginal MFSC pattern, inspired by 1940’s US Army denim dungaree jackets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: Sturdy and crispy 100% cotton HBT (herringbone twill), 9 Oz., vintage mil-specs, navy blue color, sulfur-dyed. Milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Vintage military utilitarian vibe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Two hip patch pockets with buttoned flaps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Single outside chest patch pocket, inside smart phone chest pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Curved pocket flaps with matching pocket fold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* M-1941 style black-painted 13-star tack buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* 100% cotton thread high-count stitching, black color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Original mfsc “FROGSVILLE” woven rayon label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Made in Japan.\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=\"s4\"\u003eThe FROGMAN Jacket in navy blue HBT comes unwashed and is cut so that the measurements match the labeling AFTER an initial cold soak\/line dry. We recommend this usual protocol before wear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eTurn garment inside-out. Cold soak for about 30-40mn with occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWashing machine spin dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eLine dry. (No heat dryer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe relative stiffness of the fabric following this process is normal and expected, and is due to the starch added during milling stage.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis temporary “crispiness” of the 100% cotton HBT will subside rapidly with normal wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eCL's Advice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eI opted for a 36 (Small) for a still comfortable fit (5.7’’ \/ approx. 150 lbs). The 38 (Medium) felt too roomy for the silhouette I was going for. You\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003emay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewant to consider sizing down with the FROGMAN Jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSee both 36 and 38 fit photos and refer to sizing chart for approximate raw\/soaked measurements. Compare them with an unlined jacket of similar style you own and that fits you well to dial-in the size that will work best for you, according to your silhouette preference and layering habits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eLaunder when needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWe recommend turning the jacket inside-out to avoid potential marbling of the fabric. Wash separately from light-colored garments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMachine wash with cold water, gentle cycle, eco-friendly mild detergent and line dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDISCLAIMER: \u003c\/i\u003eThis sulfur-dyed HBT fabric has an intentional low colorfastness and will ‘age’ and look ‘worn-in’ rapidly with normal wear\/machine wash routine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pattern of our “FROGMAN” was inspired by a garment the US Army adopted in 1940, the short-lived P41 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eblue denim\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e utility jacket. The iconic dungaree jacket\/trousers utility set was quickly replaced by an updated pattern issued a more versatile olive drab HBT (herringbone twill), which could be worn both for chores and in the field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNot much brain activity was required from the MF® Design Dept on this op, full credits going to Uncle Sam’s Quartermaster Corps. Starting with a vintage P41 denim jacket from our archives, we just added two chest pockets (one outside and one concealed for your smartphone), and adjusted the fit to our liking. This is a no-nonsense, streamlined, utilitarian chore jacket pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis dry 100% cotton HBT fabric is sulfur-dyed, a process quite in-vogue these days as it boasts low colorfastness resulting in quickly-fading garments. With a bit of normal wear and routine washes, the FROGMAN Jacket should get you that desirable ol’ salt look, without ever leaving port! Please note that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethe fast-fading quality of this HBT does\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealter the fabric sturdiness, as “vintage” factory distressing (chemical or abrasion) does.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe keen eye will also notice we played with the HBT fabric grain again (as we did on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/swabbies-snow-denim\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSwabbies\u003c\/a\u003e, one of Christophe's favorite pair of dungarees!), featuring horizontal warp on all the patch pockets, contrasting with the traditional vertical warp of the body. This subtle detail, in time, should lead to interesting puckering and patina contrasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe MF® FROGMAN jacket is designed in California by Mister Freedom®, and manufactured in Japan in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"38 - Last One","offer_id":32272992206961,"sku":"MFSC 1398\/38","price":379.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42 - Last One","offer_id":32272992272497,"sku":"MFSC 1398\/42","price":379.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/FrogmanJacketnavyHBT-1a.jpg?v=1610658920","url":"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/frogman-jacket-navy-hbt","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}