Continental Sportcoat - Ivory HBT

This classic and versatile unstructured blazer is a part of our “Continental” series, an unpretentious all-made-in-USA casual suiting concept. The pattern is derived from a French 1950’s cotton khaki twill work coat, pulled out of an old trunk belonging to a French postal worker. 

When purchasing two or more full-price items from our Continental Suiting collection you will receive a 15% discount automatically at checkout.

PATTERN:
An original mfsc pattern, inspired by cotton work coats and other unstructured blazers, notably a 1950’s French postal uniform jacket.

FABRIC:
Light-weight premium HBT (herringbone twill) Jacquard, textured and dry, 100% cotton, 10 Oz., milled in USA.
This fabric has a fairly loose weave, and should be considered/handled as delicate suiting material, rather than sturdy denim.
Color options:
a) Indigo HBT
b) Ivory/Natural HBT
Pocketing & half lining/facing:  New Old Stock woven ticking stripe, 100% cotton.

DETAILS:
* Original MFSC pattern, inspired by vintage utilitarian cotton work coats — notably a 1950’s French postal uniform jacket — and vintage casual blazers.
* Unstructured silhouette, no padding.
* Lightweight and comfortable, perfect travel companion.
* High 4-button front, classic notched lapel.
* Corrozo wood buttons.
* Half shoulder floating lining.
* Side hip patch pockets with flaps, single chest patch pocket.
* Concealed (passport) chest pocket.
* Pocket openings reinforced on the inside with backing fabric.
* Form-fitting no-vent back panel.
* Tonal stitching, 100% cotton, clean caballo flat-felled seam construction, taped armhole opening, no open edges or overlock.
* Original Mister Freedom® “The SPORTSMAN” woven rayon label.
* Made in USA.

This explains how we size and measure our garments.
The MF® CONTINENTAL Sportcoat and SPORTSMAN Chinos both come raw/unwashed. These garments are cut so that the measurements match the labeling AFTER an initial cold soak/line dry.
We recommend the usual protocol before wearing:

• Cold soak in a tub for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.

• Line dry, no heat dryer.

Jacket and pants are considered true-to size. Subtle puckering and roping of the material/stitching will result from the rinsing process, slightly altering the fit and drape, and will give the HBT fabric plenty “life” and character.
Please refer to sizing chart for post cold soak measurements.
At 5’7 and ~145 lbs, I opted for a comfortable size 38 Sportcoat and relaxed silhouette W30 in the Chinos.

The light-weight HBT fabric has a fairly loose weave, and should be considered/handled as delicate suiting material rather than sturdy denim.
Machine wash on DELICATE, cold water, eco-friendly mild detergent. Line dry. To avoid color transfer, wash with similar colors, as the indigo HBT will initially bleed.
Do not use the washer’s heavy-duty cycle. Heat dryer is also not recommended and may result in excessive and irreversible shrinkage.