{"product_id":"scuba-utilities-okinawa-denim","title":"SCUBA Utilities - Okinawa Denim","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFABRIC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFancy “Okinawa 301” denim, 12 Oz. left-hand twill indigo premium denim, “hairy” and slubby, solid white selvedge ID, a Sugar Cane Co proprietary fabric. Milled in Japan on narrow shuttle looms, from a blend of 80% cotton and 20% Okinawan recycled sugar cane fibers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePATTERN:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn original mfsc pattern inspired by vintage military swimmers trunks and UDT shorts, US Navy dungarees, Army field trousers and other utilitarian classic garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Old school high rise, classic straight leg cut.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Adjustable waist strap with Mil-Specs double D-ring buckle, ½ inch ~ 1 inch cinch.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Waistband facing displaying denim selvedge ID.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* No belt loops.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Front patch pocket original pattern, sandwiched in flat-felled outseam.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Double rear pockets, concealed selvedge ID on inside fold.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* All four pockets cut using horizontal warp, in contrast with vertical warp of legs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Button fly, black painted metal “donut” wreath tack buttons.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Chainstitch seam construction.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Black tonal stitching, 100% cotton thread.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Original mfsc \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/frogsville-collection\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/frogsville-collection\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrogsville\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e woven rayon label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe MF® \u003cb\u003eSCUBA Utilities\u003c\/b\u003e are true-to-size after a cold rinse\/machine spin dry\/line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe recommend the following simple initial process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCold soak garment for about 30 mn in bathtub or washing machine, with occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSpin dry (spinning cycle) if using a washing machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLine dry\/drip dry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe resulting stiffness of the garment is due to the reactivated starch in the denim fabric, and is normal. Stiffness will easily subside with normal wear, fabric will soften.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe D-ring waist strap allows for about ½ inch to one inch cinch. I opted for a W31 in the Scuba Utilities, fully cinched, for a comfortable fit (I wear a W32 in all models of Scuba Trunks.) I’m about 5’7 \/ 145-150 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash when necessary, using appropriate methods pertaining to premium denim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend turning garment inside-out to avoid potential marbling of the denim fabric. Wash separately from light-colored garments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine wash with cold water, gentle cycle, eco-friendly mild detergent and line dry. Using a heat dryer may result in excessive and irreversible shrinkage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all indigo-dyed denim, temporary croaking (color bleeding) is to be expected, as the indigo color could potentially rub on light color garments and furniture. Indigo rubs can easily be spot cleaned using a small amount of laundry detergent on a clean damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese came about as we were considering turning the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/search?q=scuba%20trunks*\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScuba Trunks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epattern – inspired by old school UDT combat swimmer shorts – into a pair of pants.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe mission? Coming up with a pair of dungarees\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erelated to the ubiquitous 5-pocket jeans, that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ecould\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave existed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eWanna turn shorts into pants?\u003c\/em\u003e”, I quipped, “\u003cem\u003eHere it is, Barney-style, just add legs!\u003c\/em\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom® Design Dept kindly remarked that morphing our swim trunks into a pair of practical work pants\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003emay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etake a few more cups of brain juice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFirst, we needed front pockets for functionality, so we borrowed the patch pocket design (sandwiched in the outseam) of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/utility-pants-denim\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUtility Trousers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom 2015.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor the back of the pants, the single square pocket of the trunks felt too plain, so we tapped our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/swabbies-snow-denim\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSwabbies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a more visually-pleasing rear pocketing design. We also needed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003etwo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epockets, to balance with the absence of back yoke, also a feature of our classic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/speedways-corduroy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpeedways\u003c\/a\u003e, anecdotally.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe four pockets are cut using horizontal warp, in contrast with the traditional vertical warp used for the legs, which always makes for interesting fabric roping and patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe of course kept the no-belt loops style waist band and D-ring cinch strap, pure vintage UDT shorts legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere it is. A modern day wearable blending vintage military aesthetics and utilitarian clothing functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMF® Scuba Utilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"29","offer_id":39675578843249,"sku":"MFSC 522\/29","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30","offer_id":39675578876017,"sku":"MFSC 522\/30","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31","offer_id":39675578908785,"sku":"MFSC 522\/31","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32","offer_id":39675578941553,"sku":"MFSC 522\/32","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33","offer_id":39675578974321,"sku":"MFSC 522\/33","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 - Last One","offer_id":39675579039857,"sku":"MFSC 522\/36","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/ScubaPantsOkinawa-1aSPF.png?v=1643847322","url":"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/scuba-utilities-okinawa-denim","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}