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Snipes Shirt - Indigo HBT

Snipes Shirt - Indigo HBT

  •  2.400,00 DKK

The pattern of the MF® SNIPES is inspired by the earliest model of US Army full button front uniform shirt.

Identified 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 CCCenrollees 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 Doughboys. The overall design was borrowed from civilian workwear, back when the making of workwear garments bordered on fancy tailoring prowess. This is definitely an intricate pattern by today’s utilitarian clothing standards.

Besides 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.

Blending 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.

The MF® SNIPES Shirt is designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan by Sugar Cane Co.

Special release of our N-3 shirt inspired pattern. Non-regulation issue, in-country style.

  • Pattern inspired by a vintage 1930’s US Army wool uniform classic.
  • Full 6 button front opening.
  • Rounded tails.
  • USN chambray type urea buttons
  • Two large utilitarian chest pockets with pen compartments.
  • Unstructured one-piece collar.
  • Elbow reinforcement patches.
  • Chainstitch construction with narrow folder.
  • All cotton stitching.
  • Red bartack in lieu of side gussets.
  • Made in Japan.

  • Indigo HBT, 100% cotton, milled in Japan.

    The SNIPES Shirt comes RAW/unwashed. It is cut so that the measurements match the labeling after an initial cold soak/line dry. 
    We recommend this usual protocol before wearing:

    • Cold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.
    • Spin dry and line dry.
    • Hang until fully dry.Machine wash on DELICATE, cold water, mild eco-friendly detergent. Hang dry. Wash with similarly-colored garments. Do not use the washer’s heavy-duty cycle. Heat dryer is also not recommended and may result in excessive shrinkage.

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