U.S. Wool Shirts and Trousers

Last Updated: November 19, 2009
All Items are Reproductions
unless clearly labeled otherwise!

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Warning!
Dry Clean Only!

These uniforms are made from wool serge fabric. It is NOT machine washable. If you run them in washing machine, they will pill up and shrink 2-3 inches. These are relatively expensive garments, so it behooves one to pay attention and not test it to see whether we're right. A large percentage of the people who have ordered these have quizzed Gina extensively and been rather incredulous that there's no way to use a Maytag to wash them. We are not conspiring with Mama-san's Dry Cleaners. Ask your Mommy or grandparents about wool and washing machines. If you think we're simply being ignorant or paranoid, why don't you try tossing your new Armani suit in first just to find out what happens.

Why the testy tone? We're tired of people hammering us as to whether or not this is really true. It is, and yes, we KNOW what will happen if you wash a wool garment in the machine. It will shrink and fuzz up. Promise...pinkie-swear.

We will not accept any wool uniforms for refund or exchange due to damage caused by customer failing to following these cleaning instructions! No appeal, no discussion, no exceptions.
Period.

These even have a nice little care label in the shirts. Guess what it says?
Dry Clean Only!

US Wool Shirts and Trousers: These are the standard issue garments worn by Army and Air Corps personnel in WWII. Originals exhibit numerous color fluctuations and minor pattern changes. We have chosen to copy the most "typical" of each.

ATF Flannel shirts: These are produced for ATF. These are not offered by any other company. Thus any shortcomings or peculiarities of other repros have no bearing on ours. We know that some companies say that their shirts run small and suggest you "order accordingly". Informing you just how small they run would be nice. This is not the case with our uniforms. I have personally checked (and checked and re-checked) the patterns to ensure that they don't "run" anything but true.

Materials: Imported. The mill in Canada we used in the past is (surprise!) out of business. It was bought out by a company in Mexico that wants nearly 6 months to deliver fabric. The company we have been working with in China was able to make equivalent fabric and deliver in half the time. They have done a bang-up job and these are as good as "our" shirts were.

Price: Why are these garments expensive? The wool. Even overseas, the cost of wool cannot be escaped.

Insignia Sewing:
For rates on sewing, check the sewing service page.

Shirt FAQ
Q: Traitors! Why don't you make these in the US of A???
A: The woolen mills are out of business. No-can-get-the-wool-no-more. End of story.
Q: Are these are the suckie green felt shirts sold on ebay for $50?
A: No. No relation to those "suckie" shirts. These are as good as the ones we used to make in our shop. And we have more sizes.
The patterns are right.
The color is right.
We could sew our label in them, claim we made them here and no one would know the difference.

 

 

U.S. Flannel Shirt, OD, Special:
Standard issue shirt worn by all troops in the Army and Air Corps personnel throughout the War. Made from "mustard" color wool serge cloth. The "Special" indicates that this shirt has gas proof features. Introduced in 1942, the "Specials" were later required for all troops participating in the Normandy Invasion. These have a convertible collar, no placket, gas flap on the chest, gussets on each cuff, size and spec labels.
Officers: Army officers often purchased their own shirts (see below) or took these issue shirts to a tailor who removed some fabric from the tail to make epaulets. Hence, the name "shaved tails" was born. For field use, many officers simply wore these with no modifications.

Sizing: These are sized like dress shirts by neck and sleeve measurement. Like the originals, the bodies are roomy and can easily be tailored to fit the individual by tapering the sides. If you have never bought a dress shirt, it's simple: using a tape measure, measure the circumference of your neck just above the base. Then, extend your arm and measure from the center of your neck to the end of your wrist to get your sleeve length. Should this prove to be too difficult, then go to any department store (Macy's, Bacon's, Dillard's, JC Penny, etc, etc) and ask someone to measure you for a dress shirt. "M", "L", "42R" or "Big" won't allow us to fill your order. 70% wool/ 30% acrylic.
Imported.
$85.00
Dry Clean Only!

US Flannel Shirt, OD, Special
Size Availability
Restock January 30th, 2010
Neck x Sleeve
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Stock
Neck x Sleeve
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14 x 33
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15 x 36
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15 x 34
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16 x 36
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16 x 34
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17 x 36
Sold Out
17 x 34
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18 x 36
Sold Out
18 x 34
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19 x 36
Sold Out
19 x 34
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20 x 36
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20 x 34
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22 x 36
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22 x 34
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US Officer Wool Shirt:
Officer's and NCO's frequently purchased additional uniforms from private tailors and department stores to supplement their standard issue. Our officer wool shirt is a copy of the standard officer quality garment used by Army and Air Corps officers. These are made from the same wool serge cloth as the "special" shirts above, but they differ in pattern. They feature a structured collar, front placket, and epaulets.
Sizing: These are sized like dress shirts by neck and sleeve measurement. Like the originals, the bodies are roomy and can easily be tailored to fit the individual by tapering the sides. If you have never bought a dress shirt, it's simple: using a tape measure, measure the circumference of your neck just above the base. Then, extend your arm and measure from the center of your neck to the end of your wrist to get your sleeve length. Should this prove to be too difficult, then go to any department store (Macy's, Bacon's, Dillard's, JC Penny, etc, etc) and ask someone to measure you for a dress shirt. "M", "L", "42R" or "Big" won't allow us to fill your order. 70% wool/ 30% acrylic. Imported.
$90.00
Dry Clean Only!

US Officer Wool Shirt
Size Availability
January 30th, 2010
Neck x Sleeve
(inches)
Stock
Neck x Sleeve
(inches)
Stock
15 x 34
In Stock
15 x 36
In Stock
16 x 34
In Stock
16 x 36
In Stock
17 x 34
In Stock
17 x 36
In Stock
18 x 34
In Stock
18 x 36
1 In Stock
19 x 34
In Stock
19 x 36
Sold Out
20 x 34
In Stock
20 x 36
In Stock
22 x 34
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22 x 36
In Stock



US Wool
Trousers

Watch Pocket

Button Fly
Spec Labels


U.S. Wool Trousers
These are the standard issue trouser for all Army (including Air Corps) personnel throughout WWII. These pants were worn both in the field and with the Service Coats or Ike Jackets. Our reproductions are made from 100% wool serge cloth custom woven in the correct WWII olive drab shade. (It looks like an olive brown). The cut and pattern were copied from original trousers. Order your regular waist size.

Features:
100% Wool Serge shell
100% cotton twill lining
Buttons matched to originals.
Realistic Spec Labels
33" Inseams
Dry Clean Only!

$125.00

US Wool Trouser
Availability
Dry Clean Only!
Size
Availability
30 x 33
In Stock
32 x 33
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34 x 33
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36 x 33
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38 x 33
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40 x 33
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42 x 33
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44 x 33
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46 x 33
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48 x 33
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Sizes larger than 48 waist will not be made.

Notes:
No, these will not match the Ike jackets in color. We will never have pants that match the Ikes perfectly. Originals don't either, but this isn't real history is it?
Yes, these trousers will match the Service Coats and Garrison Caps pretty well.
Yes, they are (one of several) correct WWII shades of olive drab.
Yes, it is possible that the crotches or butts will blow out. These are made like the originals with a single-stitch, non-interlocking seam.
Yes, we can repair them if they do bust. The only way to prevent this is to disregard history, and make these with a flat felled seam, which would look funny. Sorry.
When will you make 28's, 54's or 66's?????
We won't. We don't sell enough jumbo sizes to justify the material consumption and costs of pattern engineering.

 
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