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Reproduction US Army Summer Service Trousers. Standard issue warm weather pants for all troops of the US Army and Air Corps throughout WWII. Initially used as combat clothing in warm areas, they were quickly supplanted in the role by the HBT uniforms late in 1942. These pants feature a semi-relaxed cut, straight legs, button fly, hip and rear pockets, watch pocket, made from 8 oz. cotton twill in Khaki shade no.1.
This is the ONLY Army uniform from WWII that was actually a true "khaki" in color.
Color: Yes, the Army khaki shirts, Army khaki trousers, Army khaki neck ties and Army khaki garrison caps are all made from the same color fabric, but there may be slight variances in the shade due several different dye batches having been involved in production. This simply is a normal characteristic of vat dyed fabric and our garments match one another more closely than most original WWII examples. It's a historical fact that the uniforms worn in WWII came in a wide range of shades.
Cut: Original WWII Wool and Khaki trousers actually share the same pattern. Until 1942, they were cut like slim fit dress slacks. This looked sharp, but was ill suited for field/ combat use as it inhibited freedom of movement and the seat seams often split open. The massive number of complaints from the troops led to a new cut being introduced in early 1942. The new cut had an extremely high rise of 14"-15" and much larger thigh and seat dimensions- but these pants were and often are described as looking like they contain a loaded diaper.
We've tried both cuts over the years and both produced the same complaints they did in the 1940's. So, in 2020, after constant fussing about the fit, I opted to tweak the design. I spent a couple of days comparing the originals to a variety of other trousers that did fit well, and ended up with a pattern that uses the 11"-12" rise of the early trousers and splits the difference on the seat and thigh dimensions. They fit well, are comfortable, functional, the rise is high but not insanely so and they don't look like one is hiding a loaf of bread in their underwear. Most people are not aware of all this, but some historians tend to get rather passionate about such things, hence the explanation. Feedback has been very positive.
Sizing: Our trouser waist sizes run 2-3 inches larger the marked size, just like nearly all other modern pants (they lie about how thin you are.) Levi's, Docker's, J. Crew, LL Bean, 5.11's, etc are the same way.
So, what size do I wear?
1. If one wears a "size 34" in Gap jeans, Docker's, etc, etc, then our size 34 will work.
2. However, suit pants, some work pants and original WWII trousers do NOT lie. If one wears a 34 in originals, or their waist tape measures 34 inches, then they can wear our 32.
Shrinkage warning: Like all cotton pants (or shirts) the inseam will shrink when washed. Our inseams are accurate, 33" when new. Final shrinkage is 1.5-2 inches on the inseams. Do not hem them until after they have been washed!
WASHED OR ALTERED GARMENTS ARE NOT RETURNABLE.
Care: 100% cotton. For best results, wash cold, then hang dry.
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