Mister Freedom® Measuring Guidelines
Garments initially purchased directly from www.misterfreecdom.com tend to come raw/loomstate/unwashed (unless otherwise specified), because we refuse to indulge in industrial washing, its water waste and polluting consequences.
But we understand that fine-tuning sizing with raw garments can be a bit challenging at times, especially when cut from un-sanforized fabrics.
To facilitate things, we provide post-shrinkage measurements for all of our washable garments, available under each item’s Size Chart link.
Mister Freedom® garments are cut so that post-shrinkage measurements determine the actual tagged size. Some of our garments come oversized for that reason.
Our simple in-house shrinking process consists of a ~30mn cold soak/machine spin dry/line dry. Hot washing/heat drying are not recommended and may lead to excessive shrinkage/discoloration/damage etc…
In order to fine-tune the size that will best work for you, a good trick is to measure a garment of similar style that you own (and like the fit of), and match it to our Size Chart reflecting post-shrinkage measurements.
Photos above show how we go about measuring, following the initial soak/line dry routine: lay the garment atop a reliable metal ruler (cheap plastic measuring tapes tend to stretch over time), flatten out fabric wrinkles, fabric straight but not stretched/pulled, and follow above guidelines.
The Sizing/Fit tab under each garment will also provide insights on style/silhouette/fabric stretch/etc…
For assistance, please send all product enquiries to sales@misterfreedom.com
Thank you for your support.
Christophe Loiron
Mister Freedom®
©2021
 
Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane mfsc SS2021 FROGSVILLE line-up
 Mister Freedom® ADVISOR WINDBREAKER, denim, mfsc SS2021  Mister Freedom® ADVISOR WINDBREAKER, tiger, mfsc SS2021  Mister Freedom® SCUBA TRUNKS, denim, mfsc SS2021  Mister Freedom® SCUBA TRUNKS, tiger, mfsc SS2021 
 Mister Freedom® Stanley Tees FROGSVILLE, mfsc SS2021 
 
 Mister Freedom® FROGMAN Jacket & SWABBIES CUT-OFFS, navy HBT, mfsc SS2021  Mister Freedom® FROGMAN Jacket, navy HBT, mfsc SS2021  Mister Freedom® SWABBIES CUT-OFFS, navy HBT, mfsc SS2021  Mister Freedom® SNIPES shirt, OD poplin, mfsc SS2021
 Mister Freedom® RAIDERS FATIGUES, denim, mfsc SS2021  Mister Freedom® RAIDERS FATIGUES, OD HBT, mfsc SS2021
Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane SS2021 SPORTSMAN Catalog
 Mister Freedom® RANCH BLOUSE & CALIFORNIAN LOT.674, double indigo denim twill, mfsc SS2021 SPORTSMAN Catalog  Mister Freedom® RANCH BLOUSE, double indigo denim twill, mfsc SS2021 SPORTSMAN Catalog 
 Mister Freedom® CALIFORNIAN LOT.674, double indigo denim twill, mfsc SS2021 SPORTSMAN Catalog  Mister Freedom® RANCH KERCHIEFS, royal blue & turquoise edition, SS2021  Mister Freedom® CALIFORNIAN LOT.64 “PANIOLO”, 14 Oz SC401 selvedge denim , mfsc SS2021 SPORTSMAN Catalog  Mister Freedom® SPORTSMAN Shirt, Island Plaid, mfsc SS2021 SPORTSMAN Catalog  Mister Freedom® CALIFORNIAN LOT.674, gold selvedge pique, mfsc SS2021 SPORTSMAN Catalog  Mister Freedom® P.T. Henley, tubular jersey, mfsc SS2021 SPORTSMAN Catalog 
 Mister Freedom® CONTINENTAL Bermudas, Palaka plaid, mfsc SS2021 SPORTSMAN Catalog  Mister Freedom® CONTINENTAL Sportcoat, slate grey denim twill, mfsc SS2021 SPORTSMAN Catalog  Mister Freedom® SPORTSMAN Chinos, slate grey denim twill, mfsc SS2021 SPORTSMAN Catalog Dear Friends,
Hope this finds you well, healthy, and in high spirits!
Keeping it light, here is a preview of the SS2021 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane (mfsc) collaboration, for your consideration.
Our seasonal output consists of two groupings.
The main theme is called “FROGSVILLE”.
Not a reference to my city of birth but rather a stylistic incursion into the world of vintage UDT (Underwater Demolition Team), Frogmen and US Navy SEALs, throwing eclectic 1940s-1970s references in the MF® blender. This is us taking many liberties on period US military garb and local-made garments, with an emphasis on active, practical, and streamlined gear.
The subtle message is not about glamorizing wars, but rather about encouraging safe and healthy outdoor activities, as an alternative to video game addiction and doomscrolling.
The FROGSVILLE collection will be manufactured in Japan (with the exception of the tees, all made and printed in USA.)
The SS2021 line-up will include:
1) ADVISOR Jacket 🇯🇵:
* Buzz Rickson’s tiger stripe
* Selvedge 2×1 “Army” denim
2) SCUBA Trunks 🇯🇵:
* Buzz Rickson’s tiger stripe
* Selvedge 2×1 “Army” denim
3) “Stanley” DIVE Shirt, stenciled 🇺🇸:
* Gold body, hand-stenciled
* Royal blue body, hand-stenciled
4) “Stanley” FROGSVILLE two-pack box 🇺🇸:
Gold and royal blue combo, solid.
5) “Stanley” 7161 HULL 🇺🇸:
Silkscreened ship grey body
6) FROGMAN Jacket 🇯🇵:
Navy blue HBT
7) SWABBIES Cut-Offs 🇯🇵:
Navy blue HBT
8) SNIPES Shirt 🇯🇵:
OD cotton poplin
9) RAIDERS Fatigues 🇯🇵:
* OD/khaki combo HBT
* Selvedge 2×1 “Army” denim
The next pile o’ rags consists of classic additions to our made-in-USA SPORTSMAN catalog (with the exception of the Ranch Kerchiefs, produced in Japan.)
The “Paniolo” reference is about the unlikely combo of Hawaiian culture and cowboys, historically documented in this book for those interested.
The SS2021 SPORTSMAN line-up will include:
1) RANCH BLOUSE and CALIFORNIAN Blue Jeans LOT.674 🇺🇸:
Double indigo denim, selvedge 12.4 Oz.
2) RANCH KERCHIEF 🇯🇵:
* Royal blue
* Turquoise
3) CALIFORNIAN Blue Jeans LOT.64 “PANIOLO” 🇺🇸:
SC401 “Hawaii” selvedge denim, 14 Oz., “Palaka” cloth pocketing
4) SPORTSMAN Shirt 🇺🇸:
NOS “island plaid”
5) CALIFORNIAN Blue Jeans LOT.674 🇺🇸:
Gold selvedge pique.
6) P.T. (Physical Training) Henley 🇺🇸:
White tubular “skivvy” jersey, olive green accents
7) CONTINENTAL BERMUDAS “PANIOLO” 🇺🇸:
“Palaka” cloth indigo plaid.
8) CONTINENTAL Sportcoat and SPORTMAN Chinos 🇺🇸:
NOS slate grey denim twill, 60% cotton/40% linen, 8 Oz.
As always, besides the classic vintage style references, the common thread in all these original garments is the Mister Freedom® on-going commitment to ethical manufacturing, original vintage-inspired designs, and resistance to fast fashion.
Drop dates for this latest Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane SS2021 mfsc line-up will start in the coming months. We are expecting deliveries between February and April 2021, as Japan and USA factories gradually complete production. Feel free to contact sales@misterfreedom.com with questions you may have, although full specs will only be available at the time each garment is released and documented on this blog.
Lastly, I know that you, as a consumer, have many options in selecting menswear apparel to match your aesthetics, ethics, and budget. I am therefore particularly grateful and indebted to all our supportive patrons, who have yet-again made another season of mfsc possible.
Thank you for supporting creativity, for keeping small businesses in business, and for making us look good.
Stay safe, stay sane, and stay cool my friends.
Love from Sunny California,
cl
🌞✌🏼👴🏼🌴
Christophe Loiron
Mister Freedom®
7161 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
USA
(t) 323.653.2014
www.misterfreeedom.com
SS2020 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane Co “WATERFRONT SURPLUS”.
 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane SS2020 mfsc “WATERFRONT SURPLUS”. 
 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane SS2020 mfsc “WATERFRONT SURPLUS”.
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Dockyard Jacket (snow denim) SS2020
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Dockyard Jacket (snow denim) SS2020
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Longshoreman Shirt (snow denim) SS2020
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Swabbies (snow denim) SS2020
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Chandail Saint-Malo
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Dockyard Jacket (indigo HBT) SS2020
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Longshoreman Shirt (indigo HBT) SS2020
SS2020 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane Co “YUCATÁN”.
 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane SS2020 mfsc “YUCATÁN”. 
 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane SS2020 mfsc “YUCATÁN”.
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Californian Lot.674 (Ice Blue) SS2020
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Ranch Blouse (Ice Blue) SS2020
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MF® Ranch Blouse & Lot.674 (Ice Blue) ©2020
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Ranch Blouse & Lot.674 (Ice Blue) SS2020
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Californian Lot.674 (Ice Blue) SS2020
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Chemise Marina (yellow) SS2020
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Chemise Marina (indigo) SS2020
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Chemise Marina SS2020
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Chemise Marina SS2020
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Scrambler Jacket (indigo gabardine) SS2020
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Scrambler Jacket (indigo gabardine) SS2020
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Scrambler Jacket (tartan) SS2020
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Scrambler Jacket (tartan) SS2020
 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane SS2020 mfsc “YUCATÁN”.
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Meridana Shirt (indigo linen) SS2020
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Meridana Shirt (beige chambray) SS2020
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Californian Lot.674 (Golden Blond Pique)
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Catalina Rock’n’Roll Shirt (white) SS2020
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Catalina Rock’n’Roll Shirt (black) SS2020
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Catalina Rock’n’Roll Shirts SS2020
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Catalina Rock’n’Roll Shirt artwork SS2020
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Catalina Rock’n’Roll Shirts SS2020
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Board Shorts (NOS denim) SS2020
SS2020 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane Co “DUDE RANCH”.
 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane SS2020 mfsc “DUDE RANCH”. 
 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane SS2020 mfsc “DUDE RANCH”.
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Dude Rancher (Shadow Plaid print) SS2020
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Dude Rancher (Vat-dye Chambray) SS2020
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Californian Lot.64 (Cone Left Hand Twill denim) SS2020
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Californian Lot.64 (Cone Left Hand Twill denim) SS2020
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mfsc Ranch Bandana SS2020
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mfsc Ranch Bandana SS2020
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mfsc Ranch Bandana (selvedge fabric) SS2020
SS2020 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane Co “SPORTSMAN” catalog.
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Continental Sportcoat “Le Parisien'” (Mock Twist stripe) SS2020
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Continental Trousers “Le Parisien'” (Mock Twist stripe) SS2020
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Sportsman Chinos (slate cotton-linen denim) SS2020
MISTER FREEDOM® x SUGAR CANE Co mfsc SS2020 collection preview.
Our SS2020 mfsc line-up consists of several groupings of interconnected capsule collections, produced in Japan and USA. That up-coming season features “WATERFRONT SURPLUS”, “DUDE RANCH”, and a follow-up to our 1960’s McQueen-inspired concept called “YUCATÁN”, including our summer shirt collaboration with Sun Surf®.
We are introducing new fabrics (like the smashing Ice Blue denim!) in classic mfsc patterns, and familiar fabrics in new patterns. Some of these SS2020 garments fall under the SPORTSMAN (made in USA) or SURPLUS (made in Japan) catalogs, but are presented here regrouped by “story” rather than CoO (Country of Origin.)
Besides the classic style references and vintage inspiration, the common threads in all these original garments are our long-standing commitment to ethical manufacturing and aversion to fast fashion.
“WATERFRONT SURPLUS”:
Inspired by 1930’s US Navy and French Marine Nationale utility uniforms, it consists of the following.
1) DOCKYARD Jacket (made in Japan):
* 10 Oz. “snow” selvedge blue denim twill.
* 7.7 Oz. indigo-dyed herringbone twill (HBT) 60% Linen – 40% Cotton.
2) LONGSHOREMAN Shirt (made in Japan):
* 10 Oz. “snow” selvedge blue denim twill.
* 7.7 Oz. indigo-dyed herringbone twill (HBT) 60% Linen – 40% Cotton.
3) SWABBIES Dungarees (made in Japan):
* 10 Oz. “snow” selvedge blue denim twill.
4) Chandail SAINT-MALO (made in USA):
* NOS indigo cotton jersey knit.
“YUCATÁN”:
Loosely inspired by an obscure 1969 movie script written by actor Steve McQueen. Set in Mexico and involving chasing motorcycles, roaring dune buggies, desert racing, cenote diving, and treasure hunting… That project never made it on film. Following its SS2019 chapter, our SS2020 take consists of the following.
1) MERIDANA Shirt (made in Japan):
* 4.4 Oz. Indigo Linen.
* Beige mid-weight slubby Chambray, 50% Hemp – 25% Linen – 25% Cotton.
2) CALIFORNIAN Jeans Lot.674 (made in USA):
* 12.5 Oz. Piqué selvedge fabric, Golden Blond.
* 12 Oz. “Ice Blue” selvedge Denim twill, mfsc exclusive.
3) RANCH BLOUSE (made in USA):
* 12 Oz. “Ice Blue” selvedge Denim twill, mfsc exclusive.
4) Chemise MARINA (made in Japan):
* Indigo-dyed 100% cotton knit piqué.
* Desert Yellow 100% cotton knit piqué.
5) SCRAMBLER Jacket (made in Japan):
* Indigo-dyed cotton Gabardine (with cotton woven tartan lining.)
* Cotton woven Tartan (with indigo blue chambray lining.)
6) CATALINA Rock’n Roll Shirt, MF® x Sun Surf (made in Japan):
* 100% rayon, all original MF® print.
7) BOARD SHORTS (made in USA):
* NOS two-tone crosshatch denim combo, cotton-linen blend.
8) STANLEY SHOP TEE:
* Hand silk-screened, original “Freedom” graphic.
“DUDE RANCH”:
Inspired by 1950’s-60’s Hollywood western movies and vintage silver screen cowboys, this collection consists of the following.
1) DUDE RANCHER Shirt (made in Japan):
* Selvedge Vat-dye Chambray.
* Shadow Plaid printed 100% cotton popeline.
2) mfsc Ranch BANDANA (made in Japan):
* Selvedge cotton fabric. Red, Navy, Brown, or Gold.
3) Californian Blue Jeans Lot.64 (made in USA):
* 13 Oz. NOS Cone Mills selvedge denim Left Hand Twill.
“The SPORTSMAN”:
Our on-going catalog of original classics made in USA. This season’s additions not falling into the above stories consist of the following.
1) Continental Two-Piece Suit “Le PARISIEN”, Sportcoat & Trousers -also available separately- (made in USA):
* Mock Twist Stripe, selvedge, 100% cotton.
2) Sportsman Chinos (made in USA):
* 8 Oz. NOS crosshatch denim twill, slate grey, 60% Cotton – 40% Linen.
Voila!
Drop dates for this latest Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane SS2020 mfsc line-up are imminent. We are expecting deliveries between February and April 2020, as Japan and USA factories gradually complete production.
Contact sales@misterfreedom.com with questions you may have, although full specs will only be available at the time each garment is released and documented on this blog.
Thank you very much for taking the time to read this, and for your support.
Sincerely,
Christophe LOIRON
Mister Freedom®
©2020
 Pile of freshly-laundered Mister Freedom® rags…  VEB belt and MF® “Trench-Art” custom vintage 40’s French Army belt.
Assorted Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane Co mfsc pants, 2010-2017.
Made in USA or Japan.
A non-exhaustive retrospective of some mfsc pants we designed through the years, randomly selected from my closet, post laundry.
Normal on/off wear and periodical cold water wash, natural patina, no factory distressing. The bleached-out marks of some of the blue jeans come from sitting bundled-up on the roof for a few weeks, under the California sun.
Check out www.misterfreedom.com for stock availability (click on photo caption links), visit the MF® Los Angeles brick & mortar store, email sales@misterfreedom.com or call 323-653-2014 with any questions.
Thank you for your support.
Christophe Loiron
Mister Freedom®
©2017
 Early sketch for liberty cuffs. 
 As seen on color TV! Mister Freedom CPO Shirt, “Type MFSC 189ac”
Indigo canvas, “Liberty Issue” Fall 2016
Made in Japan.
For our Fall 2016 10 Year mfsc Anniversary Collection, we decided to pull one of our popular shirt pattern out of retirement, namely the “Type MFSC 189” originally released sometime in 2008. This imagined “Chief Petty Officer” shirt emerged out of our first original mfsc scenario, “MFSC Naval Clothing Tailor”, a capsule collection featuring the custom-made wardrobe of a fictitious Merchant Navy sailor in the 1930’s…
Story aside, this CPO shirt shows manufacturing prowess, and features intricate details and challenging construction.
Introduced in a 6 Oz. denim for SS2008, a fancy mermaid cuffs version “Liberty Issue” in 10 Oz. sugar cane fiber denim followed for FW2008, the Type MFSC 189md. For FW2010, a 10 Oz. woven pincheck “Off Duty” version was released (Type MFSC 189-od), along with a 10 Oz. double indigo ‘midnight twill’ (Type MFSC 189-mn).
For the nostalgia-prone, here are a few images of bygone MF® CPO Shirts models.
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The original “MFSC Naval Clothing Tailor” collection, 2008
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The first “MFSC Type 189” pattern, 2008
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CPO Shirt, Type 189md, 2009
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“Midnight” CPO Shirt, 189mn, 2010
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“Off Duty” CPO Shirt, 189od, 2010
We decided to milk that coconut again for Fall 2016. This season’s edition of the CPO Shirt, the “Type MFSC 189ac”, is issued in a dry 11.7 Oz. indigo-dyed selvedge 100% cotton canvas, a fabric yarn-dyed and milled in Japan.
Like its 189md predecessor, the 189ac features Liberty Cuffs, an old naval tradition familiar to many fashionistas by now. Our 2016 vintage-style liberty cuffs are updated with an original MF® design, featuring – alert the PC brigade – a groping octopus sporting a bachi (the French Navy cover with its famous red pompon) chasing an attractive mermaid in her birthday suit. Flash the Splash at your own discretion.
For the adventurous type, these cuff linings do have a purpose and can be used as concealed storage for an emergency sawbuck folded in four. While bar hoping with the ship’s finest on exotic shores, and after noticing your wallet’s gone MIA at Suzy’s Red Dragon Den, this is a nice touch.
Another nice touch is the rainbow-color chainstitch adorning the inside of our CPO Shirt, a nod to period custom naval tailoring favorited by sailors of the Asiatic Fleet and discussed briefly while introducing the Mister Freedom® Liberty Crackerjack.
The Liberty Issue “Type MFSC 189ac” CPO Shirt is designed in California by Mister freedom® and manufactured in Japan by Sugar cane Co.
FABRIC:
Sturdy and dry 100% cotton canvas, 11.7 Oz., dark and deep shade of double indigo warp and weft, white with red line selvedge ID, milled in Japan.
Due to heavy starching in the milling stages, this fabric feels quite stiff at first and even more so after the initial recommended cold soak/hang dry process. This is normal and will gradually subside with normal wash/wear cycles.
SPECS:
* Original mfsc pattern originally released in 2008.
* Limited “mfsc Anniversary” 2016 edition.
* Freely inspired by period USN uniforms, 1930’s – 1940’s military shirting, naval custom tailoring and vintage “Chief Petty Officer” type shirts.
* Vintage-style ’Liberty cuffs’, featuring original MF® artwork, colorful mermaid and octopus embroidered on a black 100% rayon background.
* Rainbow-color chainstitch on the inside.
* Concealed chest ‘passport’ pocket.
* Original inverted box-pleat arcuate single chest pocket.
* Chin strap.
* Contrasting underarm blue chambray gussets.
* Selvedge side gussets.
* Vintage style button front placket, anodized black snap closure.
* Waist closure anchor button.
* Shoulder yoke, vintage uniform style.
* Curvy front and back shirt tails.
* Tonal 100% cotton stitching.
* Designed in USA, manufactured in Japan.
SIZING/FIT:
The indigo canvas Type MFSC 189ac CPO Shirt comes raw/unwashed/loomstate.
We recommend an original 30-40mn cold soak with occasional hand agitation, then spin dry cycle. While still damp, wear the shirt briefly to shape to your body (avoid white T-shirts), then hang dry.
The tagged size corresponds to sizing after this soaking process. I am a Medium in mfsc shirting and opted for a Medium in the CPO Shirt. No need to size up or down from your usual mfsc shirting size.
Refer to chart for soaked measurements.
CARE:
We recommend hand washing this garment when laundering becomes necessary. The loss of indigo dye will then be minimized.
If using a machine, turn the shirt inside-out to avoid marbling, use cold water and minimal eco-friendly detergent, and set to ‘delicate’. Line dry.
Please note that color crocking is to be expected, as it is the nature of indigo to rub off.
Available RAW (unwashed)
Sizes:
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
XX-Large
Retail $399.95
Available from www.misterfreedom.com, and our Los Angeles brick & mortar store.
Email sales@misterfreedom.com or call 323-653-2014 with any questions unanswered above.
Thank you for your support.
Christophe Loiron
Mister Freedom®
©2016
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