UNIVERSAL FRENCH PARATROOPER PANTS - GRAY

DESCRIPTION Developed for French airborne troops and used during the Indochina War in the early 1950s, these jump trousers were built specifically for parachute operations and jungle combat. Worn by paratroopers including Foreign Legion units, they combine durability, mobility, and equipment carrying capacity in a purpose driven design. Produced in green grey and in early French lizard camouflage, the pants feature large high placed cargo pockets accessible under webbing, reinforced knees and seat, and adjustment tabs to secure the fit during jumps. The cut is roomy and functional, shaped by real operational needs rather than style, which is exactly what gives them their strong and timeless silhouette today. ERA Contemporary reinterpretation by UNIVERSAL SURPLUS ORIGIN French Army Airborne, early 1950s FABRIC 100% Stonewashed Cotton Twill SIZE & FIT Killian is 1m80, 69kg — wearing size US30 / FR40 SIZE A B C D US26 / FR36 37 cm 112 cm 79 cm 24.5 cm US28 / FR38 38 cm 113 cm 80 cm 25.5 cm US30 / FR40 40 cm 114.5 cm 81 cm 26 cm US32 / FR42 42 cm 116 cm 81.5 cm 26.5 cm US34 / FR44 44 cm 117 cm 82 cm 27 cm US36 / FR46 46.5 cm 117.5 cm 83 cm 27.5 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. INFO CARE Machine wash 30 °CDo not bleachDo not tumble dryDry clean allowed PRODUCTION Made in China