Dockyard Jacket Snow Denim

SPECS Pattern: An original mfsc pattern inspired by a rare 1930s French Navy/civilian shipyard utility jacket. Milled in Japan. * Shawl collar with removable chinstrap. * Two hip patch pockets. * Genuine bone buttons (HBT model), or black donut wreath buttons (denim model) * Selvedge button placket facing and cuff facing (denim model only) * Adjustable cuffs. * Two concealed chest pockets, stripe ticking fabric. * Back panel cinching darts. * Chainstitch construction, no open seams. * Mister Freedom® mfsc woven rayon “SURPLUS” label. SIZING/FIT The Mister Freedom® Dockyard Jacket comes raw/unwashed, and will shrink to tagged size. We recommend this usual protocol before wearing: Cold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation. Hang until fully dry. Please refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you. CL's Adivce: Due to the 100% cotton stitching, some attractive puckering will show at the seams after the soak, giving the jacket more of a vintage feel. I opted for a comfortable 38 (MEDIUM) in both fabric options, both with a similar fit but different drape. CARE Turn inside-out to avoid marbling of the fabric. This fabric will develop attractive patina over time, according to the owner’s activities, frequency of wear and laundering choices. Note: Due to the nature of indigo dye some color transfer is to be expected. This will subside with wear and washing. STORY What could look like yet-another spin on a 1940’s regulation USN denim shawl collar seaman jacket, is actually inspired by a rare French 1930s “Chantier naval” (shipyard) jacket. Our version is not a verbatim replica, but does keep the original’s main features and overall nautical vibe, with its shawl collar, two hip patch pockets, and specific cuffs. We spiced things up a bit by adding a removable chinstrap to the collar, and two inside chest pockets. This option is a dark and handsome 2×1 selvedge denim with a “snowy” neppy texture, an old mfsc favorite previously featured on our 2015 Tonkinoise. One of the photo above features a worn Tonkinoise rubbing elbows with a raw DOCKYARD, and showing some denim evolution. With proper wear and care, one can anticipate an attractive indigo patina with both versions.