"Driver" Trousers - Indigo Jelt Twill

SPECS 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. Triple labeling: printed “Experimental Garment” label inside waistband, woven “Area 7161” rayon label on pocket bag, period-style Mil-Specs contract tag outside waistband. SIZING/FIT We recommend the usual protocol before wearing: Cold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation. 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. STORY Read the full blog post