{"product_id":"the-real-mccoy-s-wwii-raglan-sleeve-denim-chore-coat","title":"Wwii Raglan Sleeve Denim Chore Coat","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe WWII Raglan Sleeve Denim Chore Coat is cut from a 10 oz. gray-weft denim and based on a simplified wartime pattern developed under the material and price controls of the Second World War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe use of raglan sleeves was intended to improve ease of movement and was a detail commonly seen on chore coats produced by American store brands during the period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDuring World War II, jeans and denim garments were classified as \"staple work clothing\" by the War Production Board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTo support the war effort, the Office of Price Administration regulated the costs and construction details of these garments, ensuring they were affordable and conserved materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs a result, several mandated changes were implemented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePocket flaps were removed from jackets, and rivets were taken off the crotch and watch pockets of jeans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA notable example is the prohibition of three-needle stitching, forcing manufacturers who specialized in this technique before the war to switch to two-needle stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFurther modifications were made based on material availability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor example, branded buttons were replaced with standard-issue buttons featuring a laurel leaf design, and rivets were replaced with bar tacking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e10 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGray Weft Denim\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLaurel Leaf Button\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCotton Sewing Thread Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Real McCoy's","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":52908231491863,"sku":"MJ26008","price":495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":52908231524631,"sku":"MJ26008","price":495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":52908231557399,"sku":"MJ26008","price":495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42","offer_id":52908231590167,"sku":"MJ26008","price":495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":52908231622935,"sku":"MJ26008","price":495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/MJ26008_IDG_250924_mccoys2244.jpg?v=1777148756","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/the-real-mccoy-s-wwii-raglan-sleeve-denim-chore-coat","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}