Military Tote Bag in Tent Canvas
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- Material
- Body: 100% cotton; base and handles: 100% cowhide leather
- Construction
- Made in France
- Care
- Machine washable at home, dry cleaning is not necessary.
Wash at 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent.
Wash separately the first few times: dyed cotton bleeds slightly.
Do not tumble dry: air dry in the shade.
Iron at medium heat, on the reverse to protect the colour.
Avoid fabric softener, which clogs the fibre and reduces its breathability.
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Military Tote Bag in Tent Canvas
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Full size guide →A military tote bag in tent canvas, signed C.D.M
This military tote bag is not cut from new cloth. Its body comes from old French army tent bags, recovered from surplus and then demilitarised: the khaki canvas keeps its marks of use, its original shading and sometimes its label. No two bags are ever quite alike. On one of them, the original kraft-paper label still mentions the Union Special machines that sewed a large part of military equipment.
- Material: body 100% cotton, base and handles 100% cowhide leather
- Origin: made in France
- Detail: handmade tote bag
- Detail: upcycled tents
- Detail: surplus lining
Size
Compact, unisex format, made for the essentials of a day. Since each bag is cut from an original canvas, the shades of khaki vary from piece to piece.
How to wear a military tote bag
On the shoulder, over a work jacket: the tent canvas extends the utility wardrobe. In hand, with a chambray shirt and jeans, for town. The leather of the handles darkens with the touch of hands and takes on the same patina as the canvas.
Care
Avoid the machine, which would damage the leather base. Brush the canvas to remove dust and clean stains locally with lukewarm soapy water, without rubbing. Dust the leather with a dry cloth and nourish it from time to time with a leather milk. Leave to air dry in the shade.
A lining in Bulgarian shirts, a leather base
Inside, the lining is cut from Bulgarian army shirts, also from surplus. The base and handles are thick vegetable-tanned cowhide, produced in Lavaur, in the south of France: it structures the bottom without stiffening it and will patinate with the bag. The handles are fixed with copper rivets.
Patina and durability
In three years, this bag will have added your journeys to those of the army.
Its body comes from old French army tent bags, recovered from surplus and then demilitarised: the khaki canvas keeps its marks, its shades and sometimes its original label. The base and handles are cowhide leather. It is made in France. Here is how it continues its life.
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firm material, solid color, clean finishes.
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the piece softens where it works the most.
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wear creases mark themselves and return from one wear to the next.
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follow the composition instructions; excessive heat and tumble dryers are to be avoided.
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borders and friction zones soften first.
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the color shades with use, without aging all at once.
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the piece is made: supple, familiar, always holding.
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a seam, a button, a snag is mended in the workshop.
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nearly three years: a well-kept piece gains in character what it loses in newness.
No two bags are ever quite alike. Yours will have its own history, begun well before you. It is the bag people will ask you where it comes from, and you will have something to tell.
Version V2, slightly flared
In its second version, the tote bag flares slightly toward the top, like a beach bag, to gain ease without gaining volume. The format stays compact: light shopping, a notebook, a phone, keys. It is worn on the shoulder or by hand, by men and women alike. It is made in our Toulouse workshop.
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Find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you choose with confidence.
Our clothes are made from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier…) and assembled on vintage machines.
Every piece is designed to last, evolve and develop a patina over time. The fabrics are developed to our own specifications: we design our own weaves, then have them woven by the best mills in the world (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on old looms. A new cloth can take up to a year to come to life.
This exacting standard is what sets Champ de Manoeuvres apart.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated when you place your order. Delivery is free in France and Belgium for orders over €150, in Europe for orders over €300, and worldwide for orders over €400.
Delivery times vary depending on the destination: 2 to 5 business days in France, 2 to 8 days in Europe, and up to 16 days for the rest of the world. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the order is shipped.
Of course! Returns and exchanges are free in France and Belgium for all orders over €150. You have 14 days to try on your items at home and return them if necessary.
Each product sheet contains a detailed size guide and fitting advice. Please contact our customer service for personalized advice before your purchase. Otherwise, here is a link to a general measurement chart .
Each product comes with tailored care instructions. We favor durable, easy-care materials to ensure your clothes last a long time.
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