Sportsman Chinos - Indigo HBT

Our Sportsman Chinos and Continental Trousers feature similar design details, but differ fit-wise. While the top block is comparable on both models, the Sportsman Chinos are cut with a more generous 40s/50s-style leg, and the Continental Trousers have a slimmer leg profile. The choice is a matter of one’s personal style preferences and body type.

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

PATTERN 
Our classic and versatile suiting patterns, to pair or wear individually, to color-match or mismatch, to dress up or down.

An original MFSC pattern, inspired by vintage 1940’s-50’s cotton twill work pants and classic mens trousers tailoring. 

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 1940’s-50’s cotton twill work pants and classic mens trousers tailoring.
* Relaxed vintage silhouette and fit, straight leg.
* Button fly, corrozo wood buttons.
* Double welt-type rear pockets.
* Original combo belt loops, wide & narrow.
* Adjustable back cinch strap, with vintage NOS metal slide buckle.
* Watch pocket.
* Tonal stitching, 100% cotton thread construction, clean caballo flat-felled leg seams.
* Tailor shop-style unfinished overlocked bottom leg opening, to suit your cuffing preferences.
* Original “The SPORTSMAN” woven rayon label on rear waistband, concealed when wearing a belt.
* 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.

CL's Advice: These trousers are true-to-size, with a ‘forgiving’ waist (aka vanity size), adjustable via the rear cinch. Go for your usual size in mfsc pants, but consider that the full leg and higher rise will provide an old school vintage work pants silhouette.

I opted for a W30 in these (at 5.7’’ / approx. 150 lbs, I navigate between W30 and W32 in mfsc pants/jeans), as I wanted more of a 60s Continental Trousers silhouette than a 40s/50s workwear chinos fit.

With a generous inseam, the overlocked leg opening is left open to your cuffing preference. I opted for a simple 1.25 inch hem, DIY with a regular single needle machine.

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.

Our Sportsman Chinos and Continental Trousers feature similar design details but differ fit-wise. While the top block is comparable on both models, the Sportsman Chinos are cut with a more generous 40s/50s-style leg, and the Continental Trousers have a slimmer leg profile. The choice is a matter of one’s personal style preferences and body type.

This MF® garment is designed and manufactured in California by Mister Freedom®, in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.