Inspired by the iconic OG-107 military uniform, these Utility Shorts in cotton sateen offer a comfortable fit with adjustable waist tabs and practical buttoned rear pockets. Known for their durability, these shorts transition seamlessly from adventure to everyday wear, celebrating heritage while delivering modern versatility. Made in Japan, they embody a blend of style and utility, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and casual outings alike.
From the brand: The UTILITY SHORTS / COTTON SATEEN are based on the TROUSERS, MEN’S, COTTON SATEEN, OG-107 pattern. A fatigue pant that became synonymous with American counterculture that stemmed from the Anti-War movement. Climbers and other outdoor adventurers also adopted the pants for their versatility, comfort, and all-around durability.
A comfortable and highly practical fit with a medium rise that benefits from waist adjuster tabs, a urea button closure and buttoned rear patch pockets. The shorts are constructed in the same sateen fabric as the OG-107 model and utilize cotton sewing thread throughout, to age more organically with time.
Evolving from the Herringbone Twill (HBT) era of WWII, the 1950s saw the US Army transition to a cotton sateen fabric as part of the OG-107 uniform. OG-107, which derived from the color code Olive Green 107 saw action in the Korean War and became the standard for use both in the United States and on overseas deployment by the beginning of the Vietnam War.
The fatigue pant, TROUSERS, MEN’S, COTTON SATEEN, OG-107 were in issue until the mid 70s, a testament to their popularity, and were replaced directly by the short-lived poly-blend OG-507 although by 1965, most soldiers in combat were wearing the more technical M-65 pants.
As OG-107s faded from the field of combat, they remained integral to the army for nonmilitary assignments and were adopted into civilian life, particularly by those opposed to the War in Vietnam. As such, they became synonymous with American counterculture that stemmed from the Anti-War movement. Climbers and other outdoor adventurers also adopted the pants for their versatility, comfort, and all-around durability. As these pants ages around the knees, it was common to cut them off at the thigh to give them a second life.
Cotton Sateen Fabric
Urea Button
Cotton Sewing Thread
Made in Japan
