{"product_id":"one-zero-smock-french-lizard","title":"One-Zero Smock - French Lizard","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle inspired by MACV-SOG 1-0 Recon Team leaders camp jackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarment pattern is a heavily-revisited 1955 Belgium paratrooper jump smock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRe-fit “bat sleeve” arm pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacket length cut to sit just below the natural waist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePull-over pattern, front snap closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6-snap front closure high neck rolls down for wind protection when fully snapped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass snaps for Lizard version, black-painted for nylon version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSix functional pockets: two front bottom patch pockets, two rear “map” patch pockets, two concealed chest pocket bags.\u003c\/span\u003e Waist side cinch tabs, tripe snaps, with inside fabric reinforcement patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrist cinch tabs, double buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderarm ventilation stitched eyelets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlined, with ERDL camo shoulder yoke layering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOD HBT tape pocket opening inside reinforcements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll clean-seam “\u003ci\u003ecaballo\u003c\/i\u003e” construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal mfsc \u003ca title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/frogsville-collection\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/frogsville-collection\"\u003eFrogsville\u003c\/a\u003e woven rayon label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrench Lizard camo, 100% cotton canvas, about 10 Oz. Printed TAP47 pattern, tan\/khaki background with minimal bleed-through (= the reverse of the fabric is solid tan) Inside shoulder yoke: 100% cotton ERDL camo ripstop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e Both fabric options of the MF® 1-0 (One-Zero) Jacket come unwashed and are true-to-size after a cold rinse\/machine spin dry\/line dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend the following simple initial process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold soak garment for about 30mn in bathtub or washing machine, with occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpin dry (spinning cycle) if using a washing machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLine dry\/drip dry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eI’m about 5’7 \/ 145 Lbs and opted for a SMALL, for a comfortable and proportioned silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMachine wash (both canvas and nylon versions) on DELICATE, cold water, mild eco-friendly detergent. Hang dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo not use the washer’s heavy-duty cycle. Using a heat dryer is also not recommended and may result in excessive and irreversible shrinkage and damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMF® ONE-ZERO Smock, the inspiration\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn this garment, we are taking design cues \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand visuals \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/specialforceshistory.com\/category\/uniforms\/vietnam_unifroms\/one_zero_jackets\/\" title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/specialforceshistory.com\/category\/uniforms\/vietnam_unifroms\/one_zero_jackets\/\"\u003eOne-Zero jackets\u003c\/a\u003e, as sported by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Military_Assistance_Command,_Vietnam_%E2%80%93_Studies_and_Observations_Group\" title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Military_Assistance_Command,_Vietnam_%E2%80%93_Studies_and_Observations_Group\"\u003eSOG\u003c\/a\u003e (Studies and Observations Group) Recon Team leaders (1-0, pronounced \u003ci\u003eone-zero\u003c\/i\u003e) during the Vietnam conflict. On recon missions, a team leader would be assisted by a 1-1 (\u003ci\u003eone-one\u003c\/i\u003e, American radio operator), a 1-2 (\u003ci\u003eone-two\u003c\/i\u003e, the third American), and a highly-skilled and combat-seasoned selection of 9-10 indigenous troops (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Montagnard_(Vietnam)\" title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Montagnard_(Vietnam)\"\u003eMontagnards\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ci\u003e“Yards”,\u003c\/i\u003e also affectionately referred to as \u003ci\u003e“the little people”\u003c\/i\u003e by their tall American counterparts.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack on point. Three basic types of these black nylon jackets apparently exist (two pull-over front styles, and one full-button style), all developed and designed by legendary Deputy Chief \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/modernforces.co.uk\/conrad-ben-baker-ciso\/\" title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/modernforces.co.uk\/conrad-ben-baker-ciso\/\"\u003eBen Baker\u003c\/a\u003e at his CISO (Counter-Insurgency Support Office) supply operation, based on the island of Okinawa, Japan (1963-?), where custom sterile (unmarked, unlabeled and untraceable) gear such as rucksacks, Jungle Boots (the Okinawa Boot that influenced our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/the-trooper-boots-by-mister-freedom-made-in-usa\/\" title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/the-trooper-boots-by-mister-freedom-made-in-usa\/\"\u003eMF® Trooper\u003c\/a\u003e design), black pajamas (Uncle Charles’ favorite), sweaters, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SOG_Knife\" title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SOG_Knife\"\u003eknives\u003c\/a\u003e, …, were produced in total secrecy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-0 jackets were initially designed as rain jackets for operations, but were deemed too noisy in the bush and ended up being mostly worn around camp as “party jackets”, with sewn-on unit patches, custom embroideries and morale patches. Needless to say, originals are ultra rare, and I’ve never seen one. To prevent a plethora of knock-offs from flooding the militaria market, collectors are reluctant - and rightfully so - to publish detailed photos of the front and back of those garments. Keeps fakes out of private collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor our humble version, and instead of an un-inspired attempt at replicating an original \u003ci\u003everbatim\u003c\/i\u003e, or using a civilian sport windbreaker pattern (which the originals were based on), we decide to dissect a Belgium Paratrooper 1955 jump smock, and adapt the design to blend it with what a \u003ci\u003eplausible\u003c\/i\u003e fourth type 1-0 jacket \u003ci\u003ecould have\u003c\/i\u003e looked like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat 1955 Belgium uniform pattern has roots in the British paratrooper \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Denison_smock\" title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Denison_smock\"\u003eDenison smocks\u003c\/a\u003e of WW2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe heavily tweaked the original military pattern\/design in order to make it work for our project. We removed the now-useless “beaver tail” (that kept the jacket somewhat in place when jumping off planes), re-adjusted pocket configuration for better functionality, substituted the half-zip with a six brass snaps closure, moved the cinch tabs to the natural waistline, adjusted the length to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esit just below the natural waist, etc…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe left the jacket unlined, with all clean seams, another construction challenge. We opted for an inside shoulder yoke cut from contrasting ERDL camo, for that “use whatever fabric is at hand” local tailor or rigger vibe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting garment features a very intricate construction\/design, another “tour de force” from pattern extraordinaire Fukutomi Sensei of Toyo Enterprises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MF® 1-0 jacket is available in two distinct fabric options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBlack nylon\u003c\/b\u003e version is obviously a direct nod at the vibe of the originals, without the unit patches, featuring a heavy 2x2 100% nylon twill, same base fabric as BR’s (Buzz Rickson’s) vintage Mil-Specs USAF replica flight jackets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis version is a functional pull-over style wind-proof jacket, for the outdoors, all kinds of sporting activities or just for looking ridiculously fabulous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eLizard \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(or Lezard) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ecamo\u003c\/b\u003e version, printed canvas fabric, 100% cotton, is a nod to 1950s French TAP (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Troupe_a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9e\" title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Troupe_a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9e\"\u003eTroupes Aéroportées\u003c\/a\u003e), previously mentioned with the 2015 release of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/the-tap-lezard-vanden-jacket-double-indigo-twill-x-lizard-camo-combo-saigon-cowboy-fall-2015\/\" title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/the-tap-lezard-vanden-jacket-double-indigo-twill-x-lizard-camo-combo-saigon-cowboy-fall-2015\/\"\u003eMF® TAP Lezard “Vanden” Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote\u003c\/i\u003e: This disruptive pattern is our mfsc interpretation of the classic French TAP47 “Lizard” camouflage (aka “\u003ci\u003eLézzard\u003c\/i\u003e” or “\u003ci\u003eLéopard\u003c\/i\u003e” as the French call it), popular during the 1950s Algerian War as the fabric of choice for French Paratroopers (TAP).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in Sept. 1950 and inspired by WW2 field-tested British Denison smock camouflage (source: “Paras Français Algérie 1954-1962”, Histoire \u0026amp; Collection \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Paras-Fran%C3%A7ais-Algerie-1954-1962-French\/dp\/2352501644\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37CSU3WJKHWDT\u0026amp;keywords=%E2%80%9CParas+Fran%C3%A7ais+Alg%C3%A9rie+1954-1962%E2%80%9D%2C+Histoire+%26+Collection+ISBN%3A+978-2-35250-164-0\u0026amp;qid=1664041559\u0026amp;sprefix=paras+fran%C3%A7ais+alg%C3%A9rie+1954-1962+%2C+histoire+%26+collection+isbn+978-2-35250-164-0%2Caps%2C98\u0026amp;sr=8-1\" title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Paras-Fran%C3%A7ais-Algerie-1954-1962-French\/dp\/2352501644\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37CSU3WJKHWDT\u0026amp;keywords=%E2%80%9CParas+Fran%C3%A7ais+Alg%C3%A9rie+1954-1962%E2%80%9D%2C+Histoire+%26+Collection+ISBN%3A+978-2-35250-164-0\u0026amp;qid=1664041559\u0026amp;sprefix=paras+fran%C3%A7ais+alg%C3%A9rie+1954-1962+%2C+histoire+%26+collection+isbn+978-2-35250-164-0%2Caps%2C98\u0026amp;sr=8-1\"\u003eISBN: 978-2-35250-164-0\u003c\/a\u003e), \u003ci\u003emany\u003c\/i\u003e different versions of the Lizard exist, not unlike its Tiger Stripes American successor. A lot of intel in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usmilitariaforum.com\/forums\/index.php?\/topic\/216044-indochina-french-tap-lizard-pattern\/\" title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.usmilitariaforum.com\/forums\/index.php?\/topic\/216044-indochina-french-tap-lizard-pattern\/\"\u003ethis\u003c\/a\u003e thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe opted for the TAP47 pattern (tan\/khaki background with green and brown horizontal brush strokes, adapted for tropical theater as opposed to the darker\/greener version of the European ETO), as used for M51-M56 tents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur source fabric was a genuine vintage NOS French M1956 canvas quarter-shelter tent. We opted for a canvas base this time, not HBT as our previously-released \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/tap-lezard-jacket?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=3bac60341\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/tap-lezard-jacket?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=3bac60341\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eLézard printed fabric\u003c\/a\u003e from 2015.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe version is a functional outdoor pull-over style jacket, for the outdoors, for standing out in urban jungles, and for looking equally ridiculously fabulous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MF® 1-0 (One-Zero) Jacket is designed in California by MisterFreedom®, and manufactured in Japan in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-one-zero-1-0-jacket-mfsc-ss2023-frogsville-x-saigon-classified-collection-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-one-zero-1-0-jacket-mfsc-ss2023-frogsville-x-saigon-classified-collection-made-in-japan\/\"\u003eRead the full blog post about about the One-Zero Smock here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":44871574421821,"sku":"MFSC 1423\/S","price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":44871574454589,"sku":"MFSC 1423\/M","price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":44871574487357,"sku":"MFSC 1423\/L","price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":44871574520125,"sku":"MFSC 1423\/XL","price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":44871574552893,"sku":"MFSC 1423\/XXL","price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXXL","offer_id":44871574585661,"sku":"MFSC 1423\/XXXL","price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/SPFOne-ZeroSmockLizard-1a_e14ed30e-1e35-4c56-b369-3e8e8131befc.png?v=1679608603","url":"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/one-zero-smock-french-lizard","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}