{"product_id":"utility-denim-jacket","title":"Utility Jacket","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e * Revisited pattern of the US Army M1941 Utility jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Fabric: 10 Oz. indigo-dyed 2×1 denim, solid white ID selvedge. Milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e* Waist length. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Side cinch straps, mil-specs metal sliders.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Selvedge waistband, chest pocket fold and inner pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* ‘Bat sleeve’ pattern with gusset for arm hole comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Expanding box pleat chest pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Inner chest pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* ‘Burst of Glory’ type metal buttons, painted black.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Adjustable cuffs.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Chainstitch construction, black 100% cotton thread.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* mfsc ‘\u003cem\u003etailleur\u003c\/em\u003e‘ woven label on the inside waistband.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Made in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mister Freedom® Utility Jacket comes raw\/unwashed, and will shrink to tagged size. Follow the usual recommended initial method before wearing: cold soak for 30mn, spin dry and line dry. Please refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI had to size down on this one, and opted for a small, preferring the fit on me over a medium that looked too big.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash or machine wash on delicate, cold water, minimal eco-friendly detergent. Turn inside-out to avoid marbling of the fabric. Line dry only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabric will develop attractive patina overtime, according to the owner’s activities, frequency of wear and laundering choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the pattern of the MF® \u003c\/span\u003eUtility Jacket\u003cspan\u003e we used a first issue HBT \u003c\/span\u003eM1941 utility jacket and gave it an update for a contemporary fit. The choice of fabric is \u003cspan\u003einspired by locally-made garments \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eusing left-over surplus stocks of fabrics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fabric is that of the \u003cem\u003eUtility Pants, Denim\u003c\/em\u003e, inspired by the lightweight 2×1 denim of original 40’s-50’s US Army barrack bags. Expertly milled in Japan our 10 Oz. indigo-dyed selvedge denim features a slight nep (woven ‘imperfections’ in the form of tiny whitish cotton balls), with the stiff-dry-crispy feel of NOS denim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a ‘work’ garment, our jacket looks quite subtle from the outside. We opted for black-painted ‘burst of Glory’ type metal buttons, black color cotton thread tonal stitching, and a skillfully orchestrated selvedge galore on the inside. Please note the the attractive lapel line curve and the armpit gusset construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis MF® garment is designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan by Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/utility-jacket-denim-saigon-cowboy-mfsc-spring-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/MF_BLOG_BANNER_480x480.jpg?v=1582062652\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"42 - XL","offer_id":19213590986865,"sku":"MFSC 1322\/XL","price":369.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44 - XXL","offer_id":19213591019633,"sku":"MFSC 1322\/XXL","price":369.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/Utility-Jacket_Open.jpg?v=1561766663","url":"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/utility-denim-jacket","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}