{"product_id":"swabbie-cuff-offs-navy-blue-hbt","title":"Swabbies Cut-offs - Navy Blue HBT - Last One - Size 38","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/swabbies-snow-denim\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/swabbies-snow-denim\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSWABBIES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewere initially released sometime in 2020 as full-legged bell-bottom denim trousers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/swabbie-cuff-offs-navy-blue-hbt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSWABBIES CUT-OFFS\u003c\/a\u003e are a cropped version of the same work pants pattern, bye-bye bells. A common practice in tropical Theater of Operations in the old days, salty Navy personnel would chop-off their faded dungarees and turn them into swim shorts or off-duty bermudas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWe are releasing the Swabbies Cut-Offs in a crisp 100% cotton navy blue HBT, matching fabric to the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/frogman-jacket-navy-hbt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrogman Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn original mfsc pattern inspired by US Navy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1940’s-50’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eprivate-purchase denim bell bottom trousers aka dungarees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Hemmed at mid-thigh, can be cropped to one’s preferred length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Wrap leg (no outseam.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Black 1940s-style laurel leaf starburst metal donut waist \u0026amp; fly buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Front pockets combining complex patch-type and slash-type pattern due to the challenge of the wrap leg. No open seams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Rear patch pockets cut using horizontal warp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Flat lock chainstitch construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Black tonal all-cotton stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Bar-tacked stress points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Woven rayon mfsc “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/frogsville-collection\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/frogsville-collection\"\u003eFROGSVILLE\u003c\/a\u003e” label on inside waistband.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Made in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe SWABBIES CUT-OFFS come UN-WASHED and are cut so that the measurements match the labeling AFTER an initial cold soak\/line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe recommend the usual protocol before wearing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpin dry and line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWear briefly before fully-dry to set creases, then hang until fully dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCL's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Advice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI had opted for a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eW31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the Denim Swabbies, for a fitted top block, comfortable thighs and period bell-bottoms. I went with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eW30\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the HBT Cut-Offs version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThe waist feels a bit tight after the cold soak, but stretches slightly with a bit of wear, although not as much as the denim model. Note that these are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ehigh-waisted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshorts, and one might consider the old practice of undoing the top button and wearing the shorts with the waistband rolled-down to tone down the high rise.\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 shorts 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 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/swabbies-snow-denim\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSWABBIES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewere initially released sometime in 2020 as full-legged bell-bottom denim trousers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-swabbies-dungarees-10-oz-selvedge-snow-denim-edition-mfsc-ss2020-waterfront-surplus-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einspiration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehad come from a rare pair of 1940’s-50’s private-purchase naval dungarees from the “\u003ci\u003ePortlite Uniform\u003c\/i\u003e” maker. If these conformed to the general silhouette and specs of traditional US Navy-issued denim dungarees, they featured really fancy tailoring and intricate pattern work for a pair of work trousers. The apparently-inconspicuous two front pockets are actually a very clever combination of two types of pocket patterns, slash and patch, a construction\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003etour-de-force\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon a wrap leg that only makes sense when studying the inside of the pants. Those original MF® SWABBIES featured authentic 1940’s-style navy bells and a traditional high waist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/swabbie-cuff-offs-navy-blue-hbt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSWABBIES CUT-OFFS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare a cropped version of the same work pants pattern, bye-bye bells. A common practice in tropical Theater of Operations in the old days, salty Navy personnel would chop-off their faded dungarees and turn them into swim shorts or off-duty bermudas. Another common practice was to undo the top button, and wear the shorts with the waistband rolled-down, as was often the case with UDT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/scuba-trunks-selvedge-2-1-army-denim\"\u003eScuba Trunks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWe hemmed the inseam at about 6 inches, for a mid-thigh length. Cropping higher is a few DIY snips away for those inclined. Note that when left open (un-hemmed), the edge will fray and the fabric will roll, so, easy on the scissors!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWe are releasing the Swabbies Cut-Offs in a crisp 100% cotton navy blue HBT, matching fabric to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/frogman-jacket-navy-hbt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrogman Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThe mfsc SWABBIES CUT-OFFS are designed in California by Mister Freedom®, and manufactured in Japan in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"38 - Last One","offer_id":32272996663409,"sku":"MFSC 511\/38","price":279.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/SwabbiesCut-Offs-1a.jpg?v=1626383331","url":"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/swabbie-cuff-offs-navy-blue-hbt","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}