{"title":"Frogsville SS21","description":"","products":[{"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 - Last One","offer_id":32273025433713,"sku":"MFSC 786\/M","price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/SnipesODPoplin-1a.jpg?v=1612817892"},{"product_id":"pt-henley","title":"P.T. Henley \"M.A.S.H.\" Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy popular demand, we revisited our 2011 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGym Henley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pattern, with stricter manufacturing standards and with production consistency in mind, leading to the new classic MF® \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/search?q=PT%20henley*\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eP.T. HENLEY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eP.T. HENLEY\u003c\/b\u003e is exclusively cut from our “SKIVVY” all-cotton tubular jersey knit (no side seams), a fabric of MF®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/skivvy-t-shirt-white\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSKIVVY T-Shirt\u003c\/a\u003e fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFit-wise, this milled-in-USA “Skivvy” fabric has less mechanical stretch than our “STANLEY” slubby knit jersey (featured on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/stanley-t-shirt-white\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTANLEY T-Shirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e model), resulting in a tighter, old school athletic shirt cut. For a more relaxed silhouette, one may consider sizing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe MF® \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eP.T. HENLEY\u003c\/b\u003e is designed by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in California, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePICK YOUR 2-PACK PROMO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhen you add 2 P.T. Henley Shirts of any color to your cart you will receive a 2-pack discount automatically at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe “M*A*S*H.” edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhite tubular body, contrast gunpowder grey needle-out jersey neckband, OD (Olive Drab) stitching and button placket facing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% cotton tubular jersey knit. Cotton grown and fabric milled in USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Inspired by classic utilitarian\/military knit undershirts, and vintage casual sportswear henley shirts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Tubular body (no side seams).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Coverstitch\/flatlock construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Woven fabric button placket facing, size stamped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Ribbed needle-out cotton jersey neckband.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Genuine bone buttons, vintage style cat-eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* ¼ sleeve, self-fabric wide cuffs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Original mfsc “Sportsman” woven rayon label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Made in USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the blog to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-p-t-henley-tubular-cotton-jersey-m-a-s-h-rr-and-jungle-edition-made-in-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eread more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe MF® P.T. Henley comes rinsed\/tumbled dry.\u003cbr\u003eThe tubular jersey fabric of the MF® P.T. Henley is the same as our SKIVVY T-Shirt fabric. Identical width, with low mechanical stretch. Use your SKIVVY size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003eI wear a Small for a tight fit, personal preference. About 5’7 , ~145 lbs. Consider sizing up for a more relaxed fit or contemporary silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow maintenance. Machine wash on normal cycle, cold water, eco-friendly detergent. Tumble dry or hang dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom®","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":32311519838321,"sku":"MF 208M\/S","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":32311519936625,"sku":"MF 208M\/XL","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/PTHenleyWhiteOD-1a.png?v=1651697569"},{"product_id":"p-t-henley-r-r","title":"P.T. Henley \"R\u0026R\" Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy popular demand, we revisited our 2011 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGym Henley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pattern, with stricter manufacturing standards and with production consistency in mind, leading to the new classic MF® \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/search?q=PT%20henley*\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eP.T. HENLEY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eP.T. HENLEY\u003c\/b\u003e is exclusively cut from our “SKIVVY” all-cotton tubular jersey knit (no side seams), a fabric of MF®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/skivvy-t-shirt-white\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSKIVVY T-Shirt\u003c\/a\u003e fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFit-wise, this milled-in-USA “Skivvy” fabric has less mechanical stretch than our “STANLEY” slubby knit jersey (featured on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/stanley-t-shirt-white\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTANLEY T-Shirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e model), resulting in a tighter, old school athletic shirt cut. For a more relaxed silhouette, one may consider sizing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe MF® \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eP.T. HENLEY\u003c\/b\u003e is designed by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in California, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePICK YOUR 2-PACK PROMO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhen you add 2 P.T. Henley Shirts of any color to your cart you will receive a 2-pack discount automatically at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“R\u0026amp;R” edition (a reference to military in-country\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherrieswriter.com\/2014\/05\/09\/china-beach-someplace-else\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRest \u0026amp; Recuperation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eperiods for the enlisted man, during the Korean and Vietnam conflict):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhite tubular body, tonal natural stitching, blue chambray button placket facing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% cotton tubular jersey knit. Cotton grown and fabric milled in USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Inspired by classic utilitarian\/military knit undershirts, and vintage casual sportswear henley shirts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Tubular body (no side seams).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Coverstitch\/flatlock construction, off-white cotton thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* NOS chambray button placket facing, size stamped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* NOS White needle-out cotton jersey neckband.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Genuine bone buttons, natural color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Self-fabric short sleeve wide cuffs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Original mfsc “Sportsman” woven rayon label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Made in USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVisit the blog to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-p-t-henley-tubular-cotton-jersey-m-a-s-h-rr-and-jungle-edition-made-in-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eread more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe MF® P.T. Henley \"R\u0026amp;R\" comes rinsed\/tumbled dry.\u003cbr\u003eThe tubular jersey fabric of the MF® P.T. Henley is the same as our SKIVVY T-Shirt fabric. Identical width, with low mechanical stretch. Use your SKIVVY size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003eI wear a Small for a tight fit, personal preference. About 5’7 , ~145 lbs. Consider sizing up for a more relaxed fit or contemporary silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow maintenance. Machine wash on normal cycle, cold water, eco-friendly detergent. Tumble dry or hang dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom®","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":39710565105777,"sku":"MF 208RR\/S","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":39710565138545,"sku":"MF 208RR\/M","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":39710565171313,"sku":"MF 208RR\/L","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":39710565204081,"sku":"MF 208RR\/XL","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/R_RHenleyFW2022-1SPF_e893bc07-23b9-40fd-ad23-84faebe16615.png?v=1651697654"},{"product_id":"scuba-trunks-french-lizard","title":"Scuba Trunks - French Lizard","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSCUBA TRUNKS, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe one garment that inspired and fired-up our entire mfsc \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/frogsville-collection\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFrogsville\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e concept! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs the swimwear of choice of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_Naval_Special_Warfare_Command\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNaval Special Warfare\u003c\/a\u003e combat skin diver since WW2, the unique silhouette\/cut (short length, high waist, double D-ring adjustable strap) has long been associated with the \u003ci\u003ebadassery\u003c\/i\u003e of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.navysealmuseum.org\/nakedwarrior\"\u003eNaked Warriors\u003c\/a\u003e, UDT Frogmen and US Navy SEALs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor our Mister Freedom® interpretation, we combined details and cuts from several military-issued swim shorts from our archives. \u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe applied the usual MF® twist and blended all the vintage references into a contemporary wearable garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith updated pattern\/fit\/fabrics, our swim trunks are not replicas, yet respectful of the DNA of vintage military originals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn original MFSC pattern, inspired by vintage military Swimmers Trunks, UDT shorts, revisited in the US military tradition of in-country local-made custom garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLizard camo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Old school high rise and short length profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Adjustable waist strap with double D-ring buckle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Single square rear pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Button fly, classic USN-style “fouled anchor” CPO plastic buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Chainstitch seams construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Tonal stitching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcealed inside pocket, ripstop ERDL\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecamo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal mfsc\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/frogsville-collection\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrogsville\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewoven rayon label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mister Freedom® Scuba Trunks ships raw\/unwashed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMachine wash with cold water, gentle cycle, eco-friendly mild detergent and line dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis here is the one garment that inspired and fired-up our entire mfsc\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/frogsville-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFrogsville\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econcept in 2021!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe had felt for a while that the iconic US military “TRUNKS, SWIMMERS” (aka “UDT shorts”) were too good of an historical piece of gear to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe revisited by heritage fashion. So we took the dive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAs the swimwear of choice of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_Naval_Special_Warfare_Command\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNaval Special Warfare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombat skin diver since WW2, the unique silhouette\/cut (short length, high waist, double D-ring adjustable strap) has long been associated with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ebadassery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.navysealmuseum.org\/nakedwarrior\"\u003eNaked Warriors\u003c\/a\u003e, UDT Frogmen and US Navy SEALs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe characteristic style spread to other branches and MOS (Military Occupational Specialty), and was adopted by rescue swimmer schools –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.navy.com\/careers\/aviation-rescue-swimmer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAIRRs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmers),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/navycrow.com\/sar-the-us-navy-search-and-rescue-swimmers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trngcmd.marines.mil\/Units\/South-Atlantic\/MCCSSS\/MCCSSS-Schools\/Marine-Corps-Water-Survival-School\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMCCSSS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Marine Corps Water Survival School) – at times worn as PT uniform in USMC Recon Units, as daily uniform (matched with a green \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003et-shirt\u003c\/span\u003e aboard a ship on deployment during Desert Storm\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/USMC\/comments\/csp9bd\/mciws_udt_swim_shorts\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003esource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), even as General Purpose trunks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe style was adapted from 1940’s civilian athletic\/sport trunks, see vintage satin 1930s-50s belted basketball\/boxing shorts. The utilitarian pattern of the trunks evolved very little though the years. The original regulation model, part of the frogman’s sea bag, were issued in khaki carded cotton chino twill, and this is how “UDT shorts” are still commonly known today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHowever, vintage specimen suggest that several distinctive models and patterns were produced for the military, some more or less obscure. Trunks cut from a wide variety of fabrics also exist, showing in-the-field creativity. Those non-reg versions were usually rigger-made or tailor-made, using recycled uniforms, surplus shelter halves\/ponchos, or locally-milled fabrics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePopular in South East Asia during the Vietnam War were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usmilitariaforum.com\/forums\/index.php?\/topic\/8631-vietnam-swimming-trunks-tiger-stripe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ecamo versions\u003c\/a\u003e, flashing all kinds of disruptive patterns, a plethora of tiger stripes, Beogam, Mitchell, ERDL, etc. In-country made embroidered trunks featuring custom “moral patches”, in the non-PC “Party Suit” tradition, are coveted items for collectors today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor our Mister Freedom® interpretation, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCUBA Trunks\u003c\/strong\u003e, we combined details and cuts from several military-issued swim shorts from our archives, the oldest being a 1943 US Navy contract pair (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usmilitariaforum.com\/forums\/index.php?\/topic\/1590-us-navy-contracts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNXsX-35162\u003c\/a\u003e) issued to a “NASH, R.D”, and the most unusual one a 1940s-50s private purchase pair labelled “Frank Bros. Military Uniform and Civilian Clothing, San Antonio, TX” featuring an interesting underwear “diaper” back pattern.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe applied the usual MF® twist, blended all the vintage references into a contemporary wearable garment, and, yes, steered clear of the Frank Bros style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWith updated pattern\/fit\/fabrics, our swim trunks are not replicas, yet respectful of the DNA of vintage military originals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe waist strap allows for a ½ to 1 inch cinch. Many period photos of SEALs in the 1970s show the trunks being worn with the top waist button undone, belt un-cinched, waistband rolled down. This practice may show a tendency at the time to prefer a lower rise than the old 1940s high-waisted cut, amongst other concerns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur friend John T, of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mosquito_boat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e@Mosquito_Boat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIG fame, a salty USMC veteran and knowledgeable preserver of military History, confirmed the practice during his time serving as a proud US Marine in the 1990s-00s, with anecdotes I won’t relate here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePersonally, the SCUBA Trunks have rapidly become my go-to PT beachwear, as hinted by the 38,779 photos on my\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/christopheloiron\/\"\u003eIG\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeed, cosplaying as a half-naked weekend warrior peddling wares.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe MF®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCUBA TRUNKS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare a re-imagined classic 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":"30","offer_id":44599508730173,"sku":"MFSC 543FL\/30","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31","offer_id":44569424953661,"sku":"MFSC 543FL\/31","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32","offer_id":44569424986429,"sku":"MFSC 543FL\/32","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33","offer_id":44599508762941,"sku":"MFSC 543FL\/33","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34","offer_id":44569425019197,"sku":"MFSC 543FL\/34","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/SPFScubaTrunksLizard-1a.png?v=1676508000"},{"product_id":"scuba-trunks-okinawa-cotton-sateen","title":"Scuba Trunks - Okinawa Denim","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSCUBA TRUNKS, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe one garment that inspired and fired-up our entire mfsc \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/frogsville-collection\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/frogsville-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrogsville\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e concept! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs the swimwear of choice of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_Naval_Special_Warfare_Command\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNaval Special Warfare\u003c\/a\u003e combat skin diver since WW2, the unique silhouette\/cut (short length, high waist, double D-ring adjustable strap) has long been associated with the \u003ci\u003ebadassery\u003c\/i\u003e of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.navysealmuseum.org\/nakedwarrior\"\u003eNaked Warriors\u003c\/a\u003e, UDT Frogmen and US Navy SEALs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor our Mister Freedom® interpretation, we combined details and cuts from several military-issued swim shorts from our archives. \u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe applied the usual MF® twist and blended all the vintage references into a contemporary wearable garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith updated pattern\/fit\/fabrics, our swim trunks are not replicas, yet respectful of the DNA of vintage military originals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn original MFSC pattern, inspired by vintage military Swimmers Trunks, UDT shorts, revisited in the US military tradition of in-country local-made custom garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSC \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOkinawa” Denim, selvedge, 11 Oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" 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\"\u003e Old school high rise and short length profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Adjustable waist strap with double D-ring buckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Single square rear pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcealed inside pocket, ripstop ERDL camo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eButton fly, classic USN-style “fouled anchor” CPO plastic buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChainstitch seams construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTonal stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal mfsc\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/frogsville-collection\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/frogsville-collection\"\u003eFrogsville\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewoven rayon label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mister Freedom® Scuba Trunks ships raw\/unwashed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMachine wash with cold water, gentle cycle, eco-friendly mild detergent and line dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis here is the one garment that inspired and fired-up our entire mfsc\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/frogsville-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrogsville\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econcept in 2021!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe had felt for a while that the iconic US military “TRUNKS, SWIMMERS” (aka “UDT shorts”) were too good of an historical piece of gear to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe revisited by heritage fashion. So we took the dive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAs the swimwear of choice of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_Naval_Special_Warfare_Command\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNaval Special Warfare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombat skin diver since WW2, the unique silhouette\/cut (short length, high waist, double D-ring adjustable strap) has long been associated with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ebadassery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.navysealmuseum.org\/nakedwarrior\"\u003eNaked Warriors\u003c\/a\u003e, UDT Frogmen and US Navy SEALs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe characteristic style spread to other branches and MOS (Military Occupational Specialty), and was adopted by rescue swimmer schools –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.navy.com\/careers\/aviation-rescue-swimmer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAIRRs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmers),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/navycrow.com\/sar-the-us-navy-search-and-rescue-swimmers\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trngcmd.marines.mil\/Units\/South-Atlantic\/MCCSSS\/MCCSSS-Schools\/Marine-Corps-Water-Survival-School\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMCCSSS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Marine Corps Water Survival School) – at times worn as PT uniform in USMC Recon Units, as daily uniform (matched with a green \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003et-shirt\u003c\/span\u003e aboard a ship on deployment during Desert Storm\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/USMC\/comments\/csp9bd\/mciws_udt_swim_shorts\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003esource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), even as General Purpose trunks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe style was adapted from 1940’s civilian athletic\/sport trunks, see vintage satin 1930s-50s belted basketball\/boxing shorts. The utilitarian pattern of the trunks evolved very little though the years. The original regulation model, part of the frogman’s sea bag, were issued in khaki carded cotton chino twill, and this is how “UDT shorts” are still commonly known today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHowever, vintage specimen suggest that several distinctive models and patterns were produced for the military, some more or less obscure. Trunks cut from a wide variety of fabrics also exist, showing in-the-field creativity. Those non-reg versions were usually rigger-made or tailor-made, using recycled uniforms, surplus shelter halves\/ponchos, or locally-milled fabrics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePopular in South East Asia during the Vietnam War were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usmilitariaforum.com\/forums\/index.php?\/topic\/8631-vietnam-swimming-trunks-tiger-stripe\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecamo versions\u003c\/a\u003e, flashing all kinds of disruptive patterns, a plethora of tiger stripes, Beogam, Mitchell, ERDL, etc. In-country made embroidered trunks featuring custom “moral patches”, in the non-PC “Party Suit” tradition, are coveted items for collectors today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor our Mister Freedom® interpretation, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCUBA Trunks\u003c\/strong\u003e, we combined details and cuts from several military-issued swim shorts from our archives, the oldest being a 1943 US Navy contract pair (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usmilitariaforum.com\/forums\/index.php?\/topic\/1590-us-navy-contracts\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNXsX-35162\u003c\/a\u003e) issued to a “NASH, R.D”, and the most unusual one a 1940s-50s private purchase pair labelled “Frank Bros. Military Uniform and Civilian Clothing, San Antonio, TX” featuring an interesting underwear “diaper” back pattern.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe applied the usual MF® twist, blended all the vintage references into a contemporary wearable garment, and, yes, steered clear of the Frank Bros style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWith updated pattern\/fit\/fabrics, our swim trunks are not replicas, yet respectful of the DNA of vintage military originals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe waist strap allows for a ½ to 1 inch cinch. Many period photos of SEALs in the 1970s show the trunks being worn with the top waist button undone, belt un-cinched, waistband rolled down. This practice may show a tendency at the time to prefer a lower rise than the old 1940s high-waisted cut, amongst other concerns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur friend John T, of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mosquito_boat\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@Mosquito_Boat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIG fame, a salty USMC veteran and knowledgeable preserver of military History, confirmed the practice during his time serving as a proud US Marine in the 1990s-00s, with anecdotes I won’t relate here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePersonally, the SCUBA Trunks have rapidly become my go-to PT beachwear, as hinted by the 38,779 photos on my\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/christopheloiron\/\"\u003eIG\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeed, cosplaying as a half-naked weekend warrior peddling wares.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe MF®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCUBA TRUNKS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare a re-imagined classic 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":"34","offer_id":44599243440445,"sku":"MFSC 534D\/34","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36","offer_id":44569429770557,"sku":"MFSC 534D\/36","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":44569429803325,"sku":"MFSC 534D\/38","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":44599243473213,"sku":"MFSC 534D\/38","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/SPFScubaTrunksOkinawa11oz-1b.png?v=1676506870"}],"url":"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/frogsville-ss21\/size-36.oembed","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}