The Midway is Freenote Cloth's take on the M42 HBT utility uniform, the standard-issue garment for American soldiers during World War II. The boxy fit and oversized expandable chest pockets were born out of wartime practicality, but translate naturally into a contemporary piece that works as a heavy shirt or lightweight jacket. This version is cut from a 14oz yarn-dyed sashiko fabric sourced from Japan. Sashiko's dense reinforcing stitch pattern produces a fabric with awesome texture and a substantial hand. The indigo dyeing means this shirt will fade and evolve with time, and the sashiko texture adds a dimensionality to the fades. A French placket, custom Italian horn buttons, and single-needle stitch detailing round out a garment that bridges Japanese textile tradition and American military heritage.
This version uses the same Midway silhouette and 14oz Japanese sashiko fabric as the single rinse, but given a wash treatment that replicates what two years of wear would do to this garment. The result is a softer hand and a faded indigo tone that shows off the depth of the sashiko texture in a way the rinsed version hints at. The stitch pattern pops against the lighter, worn-in indigo, and the fabric has a broken-in feel from day one.
Relaxed fit with a straight hem. Classic mid-century fit, not too long in the body, nor too short.
Measurements provided by Freenote Cloth. All measurements are in inches. For assistance with sizing, please email info@blkblu.com
Please allow for a +/- 0.5" tolerance in all measurements.
| Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | 18.5 | 19 | 19.5 | 20 | 20.5 |
| Length | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 |
| Chest | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Sleeve | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 |
Original: $400.00
-65%$400.00
$140.00
The Midway is Freenote Cloth's take on the M42 HBT utility uniform, the standard-issue garment for American soldiers during World War II. The boxy fit and oversized expandable chest pockets were born out of wartime practicality, but translate naturally into a contemporary piece that works as a heavy shirt or lightweight jacket. This version is cut from a 14oz yarn-dyed sashiko fabric sourced from Japan. Sashiko's dense reinforcing stitch pattern produces a fabric with awesome texture and a substantial hand. The indigo dyeing means this shirt will fade and evolve with time, and the sashiko texture adds a dimensionality to the fades. A French placket, custom Italian horn buttons, and single-needle stitch detailing round out a garment that bridges Japanese textile tradition and American military heritage.
This version uses the same Midway silhouette and 14oz Japanese sashiko fabric as the single rinse, but given a wash treatment that replicates what two years of wear would do to this garment. The result is a softer hand and a faded indigo tone that shows off the depth of the sashiko texture in a way the rinsed version hints at. The stitch pattern pops against the lighter, worn-in indigo, and the fabric has a broken-in feel from day one.
Relaxed fit with a straight hem. Classic mid-century fit, not too long in the body, nor too short.
Measurements provided by Freenote Cloth. All measurements are in inches. For assistance with sizing, please email info@blkblu.com
Please allow for a +/- 0.5" tolerance in all measurements.
| Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | 18.5 | 19 | 19.5 | 20 | 20.5 |
| Length | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 |
| Chest | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Sleeve | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 |
Original: $400.00
-65%$400.00
$140.00
