“Driver” Trousers – Indigo Jelt Twill

SPECS

FABRIC:
Dark double indigo “Jelt” selvedge twill, 100% cotton, 10 Oz., milled in Japan.

SPECS:

• Original mfsc pattern inspired by a vintage pair of 1950s US Navy Service dungarees, with a revisited utilitarian cut and silhouette.
• Period high-waisted style.
• Slash front pockets, self fabric pocket bags.
• Rounded rear patch pockets, USN dungarees style.
• Darted rear panel, no back yoke.
• Waistband utilizing fabric selvedge ID on the inside.
• Painted black brass metal donut buttons for waist & fly, 1940s-style laurel leaf starburst type. Paint will chip with wear.
• Flatlock chainstitch construction throughout, all clean seams.
• Bar-tacked stress points.
• 100% cotton tonal stitching.
• Triple labeling: printed “Experimental Garment” label inside waistband, woven “Area 7161” rayon label on pocket bag, period-style Mil-Specs contract tag outside waistband.
• Made in Japan.

SIZING/FIT

The DRIVER Trousers come UN-WASHED and are cut so that the measurements match the labeling AFTER an initial cold soak/line dry.
We recommend the usual protocol before wearing:

• Cold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.
  
• Machine spin dry and/or line dry.

I went with a W30 for a comfortable fit (5’7 ~145Lbs)
The period fit of the Driver Trousers is somewhat similar to our denim Raiders, with slightly less taper to the leg opening.

CARE

Low maintenance, launder when needed.
We 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.

STORY

 The MF® “Driver” Trousers are designed in California by Mister Freedom®, and manufactured in Japan in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co. made in Japan.

Read the full blog post