{"product_id":"mf41-utility-jacket-og-107-cotton-sateen","title":"MF41 Utility Jacket - OG-107 Cotton Sateen","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRevisited pattern of the US Army Spec No. PQD 45 M-1941 UTILITY Jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% cotton, vintage Mil-Specs cotton-back sateen, OG-107 color, 9 Oz., milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRevisited pattern of the classic US Army Spec No. PQD 45 M-1941 UTILITY jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlined, all clean seams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElegant curved notch lapel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWaist length, complimenting one’s natural waist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSide cinch straps, mil-specs metal sliders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBat sleeve’ pattern with gusset for arm hole comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDouble chest pockets, expanding box pleats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack panel expansion pleats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLarge inner chest pocket, locked in panel construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBurst of Glory’ type metal tack buttons, black. Color will chip with wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable cuffs, fancy shirt-sleeve style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChainstitch construction, 100% cotton thread, tonal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWoven rayon label “MFSC NAVAL CLOTHING TAILOR” on the inside waistband, stamped sizing on neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom® UTILITY Jacket OG-107 comes UN-WASHED, cut so that actual measurements match the labeling \u003ci\u003eafter\u003c\/i\u003e the initial cold soak\/line dry shrinking process. Recommended protocol:\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\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMachine spin dry cycle, and line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis jacket is considered true-to-size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt 5’7 ~145 lbs., I opted for a SMALL, my usual current size in mfsc jackets, with enough room for a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/the-medalist-crew-sweat-white\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMedalist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esweatshirt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe size that will work best for you depends on your body type and how you like your clothes to fit. Measure a jacket of a similar style you own and compare to our size chart, reflecting \u003ci\u003erinsed\u003c\/i\u003e measurements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/pages\/how-to-measure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis how we measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLaunder when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTurn garment inside out to avoid marbling during laundering. Machine wash, cold water, gentle cycle, eco-friendly mild detergent and line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExcessive and irreversible shrinkage may result from using hot water and heat dryer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull credits to the folks at the “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quartermasterfoundation.org\/the-manufacturing-branch-of-the-philadelphia-quartermaster-depot\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhiladelphia Quartermaster Depot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” for coming up with this garment pattern circa 1941!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design was adapted from civilian denim workwear styles popular at the time, and would briefly become the new US Army work\/field jacket during the early years of WW2. The M-1941 jacket was issued in olive green HBT, under the moniker “Jacket, Herringbone Twill, Specification No. PQD 45.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncorporating commercial fashion designs in US military uniforms had become a thing in the late 1930s, as it was thought a “new look” would help boost morale for the troops, and instill “pride in uniform.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting modernized design of the M-1941 Utility Jacket proved fancier-than-needed in the field, not fully-practical in the front lines, and costly to manufacture. Additionally, intricate patterns and overly complicated tech-packs limited the amount of contractors able to deliver regulation uniforms on time, not an ideal situation during wartime production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usww2uniforms.com\/photoessay1.html\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for interesting specifics on WW2 military field uniforms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor us, that pattern was a perfect candidate to play with for one of our “might have been” MF® garments.\u003cbr\u003eAfter updating the fit and tweaking a few things, we released a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/utility-denim-jacket\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2×1 denim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversion in 2015 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/utility-jacket-denim-saigon-cowboy-mfsc-spring-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblog post\u003c\/a\u003e), followed by a Melton wool\/indigo twill\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/the-cdo-jacket-melton-wool-x-indigo-twill-combo-saigon-cowboy-fall-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCDO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodel.\u003cbr\u003eFor our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/fw2023-survival-school\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSurvival School\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eventure, we thought of a matching top to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/mechanic-utility-trousers-og-107-cotton-sateen\"\u003eMechanic Trousers\u003c\/a\u003e, and the UTILITY Jacket pattern was selected as the companion of choice for a smashing OG-107 tuxedo! Right on time for the Holidays.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe fabric is a 9 Oz. vintage Mil-Specs cotton-back sateen, in that classic military shade of Olive Green we all love. Milled in 2024 as close as it gets to its 1952 GI ancestor (and I don’t mean the contemporary overly-slubby commercial renditions), our OG-107 cotton sateen is bound to age as gracefully as that of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mooremilitaria.com\/utilities-fatigues.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage fatigues\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe MF® UTILITY Jacket, OG-107 cotton sateen 2023 edition, is designed in California by Mister Freedom®, and manufactured in Japan in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co. Fabric milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":45487664628029,"sku":"MFSC 1443\/S","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":45487664660797,"sku":"MFSC 1443\/M","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":45487664693565,"sku":"MFSC 1443\/L","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":45487664726333,"sku":"MFSC 1443\/XL","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL -Last One","offer_id":45487668560189,"sku":"MFSC 1443\/XXL","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXXL","offer_id":45487668592957,"sku":"MFSC 1443\/XXXL","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/MF41UtilityJacketSateen-1a_jpg.jpg?v=1779313151","url":"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/mf41-utility-jacket-og-107-cotton-sateen","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}