{"product_id":"swabbies-mod-khaki-hbt","title":"Swabbies (MOD) - Khaki HBT","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStraight leg version of the SS2021 Swabbies, top block pattern inspired by a private purchase pair of 1940s-50s USN dungarees. Non-regulation issue, in-country style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eAn original mfsc pattern inspired by US Navy 1940’s-50’s private-purchase denim bell bottom trousers aka dungarees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eModified straight leg (no navy bells.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003ePeriod high-waisted cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e“Random” contrast color panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s5\"\u003eWrap leg (no outseam.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eBlack 1940s-style laurel leaf starburst metal donut waist \u0026amp; fly buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eFront pockets combining complex patch-type and slash-type pattern due to the challenge of the wrap leg. No open seams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eRear patch pockets cut using horizontal warp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eFlat lock chainstitch construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eContrast beige all-cotton stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eBar-tacked stress points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eWoven rayon mfsc “\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/ss2023frogsvillesaigonclassified\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/ss2023frogsvillesaigonclassified\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s3\"\u003eFROGSVILLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” label on inside waistband.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFabric\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDry 100% cotton HBT (herringbone twill), 9 Oz., vintage mil-specs, khaki greenish-brown (main) x beige (accents) color combo. Milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe SWABBIES Mod 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=\"s2\"\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\"\u003eMachine spin 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 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eI (5’7 ~145Lbs) went with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eW31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the SWABBIES Mod. The W30 fit me better at the waist but I liked the slightly roomier leg silhouette of the W31, subjectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFor ref, I had opted for a W31 in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/swabbies-snow-denim\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/swabbies-snow-denim\"\u003eSnow Denim Swabbies\u003c\/a\u003e, for a fitted top block, comfortable thighs and period bell-bottoms, and went with a W30 in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/swabbie-cuff-offs-navy-blue-hbt\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/swabbie-cuff-offs-navy-blue-hbt\"\u003eHBT Cut-Offs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLow maintenance, launder when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe recommend turning the garment inside-out to avoid potential marbling of the fabric. Machine wash with cold water, gentle cycle, eco-friendly mild detergent and line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Swabbies Mod are issued in a dry 100% cotton HBT fabric, 9 Oz., same grade as our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/raiders-fatigues-olive-drab-hbt\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/raiders-fatigues-olive-drab-hbt\"\u003eRaiders Fatigues\u003c\/a\u003e, but in a khaki greenish-brown x beige color combo. Khaki HBT makes for the main fabric, with beige HBT accents on belt loops\/one rear pocket\/one front pocket facing and button fly facing. The contrast will tone down with normal wear\/wash routine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis not-so subtle color contrast is a reference to wartime crunch productions, when manufacturers pumping out utilities and dungarees had to be less regarding with QC. QM inspections were also more lenient.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eVintage specimen of military fatigues produced during WW2 with contrasting panels from different dye lots are not unusual. Some “Tropical Combat Uniforms” (jungle shirts and trousers) produced during the Vietnam conflict even randomly combined both lowland and highland ERDL camo in the same garment, and are at times referred to as “clown camo” by collectors. Those production “flukes” are my favorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe rear patch pockets of the swabbies are cut on a different bias (horizontal warp) than the legs, a feature of the original denim version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe modified straight leg may be a little more wearer-friendly than the original navy bells for the less adventurous, although I\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eenjoy wearing mine around, and love the way that denim looks with some wear. Note that the leg of the Swabbies Mod is a bit less full\/generous than that of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/raiders-fatigues-olive-drab-hbt\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/raiders-fatigues-olive-drab-hbt\"\u003eRaiders\u003c\/a\u003e‘.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eThe mfsc SWABBIES Modified are designed in California by Mister Freedom®, and manufactured in Japan in collaboratio\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003en with Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-swabbies-modified-khaki-combo-hbt-mfsc-ss2023-frogsville-x-saigon-classified-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eRead the full blog post about the Swabbies (MOD) - Khaki HBT here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"31","offer_id":44569405686077,"sku":"MFSC 533\/31","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32","offer_id":44569405718845,"sku":"MFSC 533\/32","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33","offer_id":44569405751613,"sku":"MFSC 533\/33","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34","offer_id":44569405784381,"sku":"MFSC 533\/34","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":44569405849917,"sku":"MFSC 533\/38","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/SwabbiesModifiedHBT-1c.jpg?v=1683587806","url":"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/swabbies-mod-khaki-hbt","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}