DESCRIPTION

Originally issued as part of the U.S. Army’s hot-weather combat uniform during the mid years of World War II, these trousers were constructed from heavy cotton herringbone twill in the dark olive drab tone known as OD 7. Designed for fieldwork and fatigue duties, they combined resilience and comfort under harsh conditions. The cut features a full seat and thigh with high-set hip pockets, characteristic of pre-April 1944 production, and the distinct “fishbone” weave typical of wartime HBT fabric.

Though purely functional in their original intent, the clean lines and sturdy texture lend them a timeless utilitarian appeal that aligns seamlessly with modern wear. After the war, many veterans continued to wear their HBT fatigues for years in workshops, on farms, and in schools, turning what was once military-issue gear into part of America’s postwar daily uniform. This quiet transition from battlefield to everyday life helped define the foundation of modern workwear, marking the moment when military pragmatism began shaping civilian style and the roots of contemporary streetwear were first laid.

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ERA

Contemporary reinterpretation by UNIVERSAL SURPLUS

ORIGIN

U.S. Army

FABRIC

100% Cotton Herringbone Twill

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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