{"product_id":"m-17-parka","title":"M-17 Parka - Indigo-dyed Jungle Cloth","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e* Inspired by the classic olive drab US Air Force-issued M-47 “Overcoat, Parka Type”.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Fabric: 14 Oz. “Jungle Cloth”, 100% cotton \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grosgrain\"\u003egrosgrain\u003c\/a\u003e, period mil-specs, the notorious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshell fabric of 1940’s USN deck jackets, dyed to a deep and dark indigo shade. \u003c\/span\u003eMilled and indigo-dyed in small batches in Japan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e* Unlined body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e* Hood lined with fine indigo-dyed cotton poplin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e* Heavy-duty 1940’s-style US military spring-loaded “CROWN” zipper replica.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e* Two large patch pockets with flap closure, and two hand-warming slash pockets featuring beige corduroy bags.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e* Corrozzo wood buttons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e* OD Cotton web belt, removable, featuring an authentic made-in-USA USMC Mil. Specs. powder-coated metal buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e* Inside OD cotton tape piping, no open\/overlocked seams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e* Olive green contrast stitching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e* Made in Japan.\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mister Freedom® M-17 Parka comes raw\/unwashed and we recommend an initial 30mn cold soak and hang dry to get rid of shrinkage. Please refer to sizing chart to figure which size will work for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003eI opted for a size comfortable size Medium, my usual size in mfsc jackets, anticipating layering it with other garments comes winter. Note that I could fit into a size Small with a light shirt, slimmer silhouette but no layering possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen cleaning is required, turn inside out, unzipped and unbuttoned, and hand wash in cold water with mild eco-friendly detergent designed for delicate fabrics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy indigo crocking is to be expected, wash separately from all other garment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the bulkiness of this garment, and its weight when soaked, we do not recommend using a home washing machine. This will potentially ruin both the M-17 Parka and your washing machine. Additionally, excessive and unnecessary agitation will leave unattractive marbling marks, even if the garment is turned inside out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor crocking (temporarily bleeding onto other lighter-colored textiles) is to be expected. Will subside over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign-wise, we adapted the pattern of a vintage US Air Force-issued M-47 “Overcoat, Parka Type”, molding it into a practical, unlined civvy garment, blending military, nautical and utilitarian outdoorsy vibes. Having turned the classic Olive Drab 1947 model into a 2017 garment, we simply named it “M-17 Parka”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe choice of indigo-dyed jungle cloth for the shell became obvious after witnessing how this handsome fabric evolves overtime, with normal wear and exposure to the elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose into waxing their gear for weatherproofing, or for the rugged aesthetics, can do so with \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eOtter Wax\u003c\/span\u003e or natural bees wax.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\/mister-freedom-m-17-parka-indigo-dyed-jungle-cloth-mfsc-surplus-catalog-fw-2017\/\" 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","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":18562776596593,"sku":"MFSC 1349\/S","price":899.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":18562776662129,"sku":"MFSC 1349\/M","price":899.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":18562776694897,"sku":"MFSC 1349\/L","price":899.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":18562776727665,"sku":"MFSC 1349\/XL","price":899.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/M-17-Parka-Jungle-Cloth_Front.jpg?v=1560813230","url":"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/m-17-parka","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}