DESCRIPTION

Originally based on Canadian military combat trousers from the late 1980s, the original model, issued as part of the Canadian Forces’ summer uniform, was cut from a quick-drying cotton-nylon blend that marked a shift toward lighter and more adaptable gear.

Canadian designs of the period stood out for their precision and restraint, featuring high-positioned cargo pockets sized for folded maps and a drawcord waist for adjustable comfort during long operations. By the 1990s, the model had become a quiet favorite among NATO personnel for its lightness and durability — visiting U.S. and British troops were even known to trade their own gear with Canadians to obtain a pair, a discreet mark of respect within the surplus community.

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ERA

Contemporary reinterpretation by UNIVERSAL SURPLUS

ORIGIN

1980s Canadian Army

FABRIC

51% Cotton / 49% Polyester

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SIZE & FIT

Irving is 1m78, 69kg — wearing size US30 / FR40

SIZE	WAIST	OUTSEAM	INSEAM	LEG OPENING
US28 / FR38	38.5 CM	103 CM	79 CM	20.5 CM
US30 / FR40	40.5 CM	104 CM	80 CM	21 CM
US32 / FR42	42.5 CM	105 CM	81 CM	21.5 CM
US34 / FR44	44.5 CM	106 CM	82 CM	22 CM
US36 / FR46	46.5 CM	107 CM	83 CM	22.5 CM

HOW TO MEASURE

Measurements are taken laid flat.

(A) Waist: Measured from side to side of the waistband.

(B) Outseam: Measured from top of the waistband to the bottom hem.

(C) Inseam: Measured from crotch seam to bottom hem.

(D) Leg Opening: Measured straight across the bottom hem.

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INFO

CARE

Machine wash 30°C
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Dry clean allowed

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PRODUCTION

Made in China