{"product_id":"snipes-shirt-od-cotton-poplin","title":"Snipes Shirt - OD Cotton Poplin","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern of the MF® SNIPES is inspired by the earliest model of US Army full button front uniform shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBesides the full six-button front placket improvement, the characteristics of the early 8-26C shirt included a one-piece unstructured collar (no collar band), a singular style of elbow reinforcement patch, and two large utilitarian chest pockets each with pen compartments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in a crisp mil-specs \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOlive Drab cotton poplin fabric milled in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e* Fabric: Period mil-specs Olive Drab cotton poplin fabric milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Pattern inspired by a vintage 1930’s US Army wool uniform classic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Full 6 button front opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Rounded tails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Corozzo wood buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Two large utilitarian chest pockets with pen compartments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Unstructured one-piece collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Elbow reinforcement patches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Olive poplin button placket facing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Chainstitch construction with narrow folder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* All cotton stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Red bartack in lieu of side gussets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Original mfsc “Frogsville” woven rayon label, stenciled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe SNIPES Shirt comes RAW\/unwashed. It is cut so that the measurements match the labeling \u003ci\u003eafter\u003c\/i\u003e an initial cold soak\/line dry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe recommend this usual protocol before wearing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSpin dry and line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHang until fully dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL'S Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003eI personally opted for a MEDIUM for a comfortable fit. I am 5.7’’ approx. 150 Lbs., and although the SMALL did fit with more of a trim uniform silhouette, it was a bit too tight in the chest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ePlease refer to sizing chart for approximate raw\/soaked measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eSoaked = 30mn cold soak, spin dry and line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine wash on DELICATE, cold water, mild eco-friendly detergent. Hang dry. \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWash with similarly-colored garments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDo not use the washer’s heavy-duty cycle. Heat dryer is also not recommended and may result in excessive shrinkage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern of the MF® SNIPES is inspired by the earliest model of US Army full button front uniform shirt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIdentified as Specs “No. 8-26C Shirt, Flannel, Olive-Drab, Coat Style” by the Quartermaster Corps, it was introduced sometime in 1933 and issued to US Army and Air Corps personnel and FDR’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/catalog.archives.gov\/search?q=Civilian%20Conservation%20Corps\u0026amp;f.materialsType=photographsandgraphics\u0026amp;tabType=image\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCCC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eenrollees alike. This new uniform shirt pattern was deemed “Coat Style”, marking a practical departure from its predecessor, the mustard color pullover wool shirt commonly associated with WW1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/news\/why-were-americans-who-served-in-world-war-i-called-doughboys\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDoughboys\u003c\/a\u003e. The overall design was borrowed from civilian workwear, back when the making of workwear garments bordered on fancy tailoring prowess. This is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edefinitely\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ean intricate pattern by today’s utilitarian clothing standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBesides the full six-button front placket improvement, the characteristics of the early 8-26C shirt included a one-piece unstructured collar (no collar band), a singular style of elbow reinforcement patch, and two large utilitarian chest pockets each with pen compartments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBlending 1930s US Army uniform shirt design with mil-specs fabric, this original MF® shirt needed a new moniker. Because of the strong vintage naval utility work shirt vibe, we went for SNIPES. The term refers to US Navy enlisted personnel working in the engine room, the “sailors that sail below”, also known as “Black Gang” for their grease-covered blues and dixie cup covers. See Machinist’s Mate Jake Holman’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.julienslive.com\/m\/lot-details\/index\/catalog\/79\/lot\/31583\/STEVE-McQUEEN-THE-SAND-PEBBLES-JEANS\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edungarees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a Hollywood rendition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe MF® SNIPES Shirt\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eis designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan by Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":32273025400945,"sku":"MFSC 786\/S","price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":32273025433713,"sku":"MFSC 786\/M","price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/SnipesODPoplin-1a.jpg?v=1612817892","url":"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/snipes-shirt-od-cotton-poplin","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}