Uniform Pants Helikon Tex SFU Mk2 Trousers Shirt Raid Rhodesian Brushstroke Camo

The Raid Shirt is a new version of a
classic shirt. It creates a set with UTP, SFU Mk2, or BDU Mk2 Pants, but
it will also work as a stand-alone lightweight shirt for patrol or city
activities. The tradition of this type of tactical clothing dates back
to the 1940s, but we followed the historical development of these
uniforms to prepare a timeless and modern product. The Raid Shirt is
made entirely of Polycotton Stretch Ripstop fabric (48% cotton, 50%
polyester, 2% elastane), so it’s slightly stretchy and allows for
greater freedom of movement.

• Uncommon in tactical clothing – raglan construction

According
to the rule that a uniform shirt is a so-called user’s second skin,
this model uses a comfortable raglan construction. The sleeves are sewn
directly into the collar, so there are no seams on the shoulders,
whereas in traditional cuts there is a joining of the material. Often,
the straps of the equipment or plate carrier are placed there, which
causes discomfort. The raglan construction means that the Raid Shirt
worn under the vest does not pinch anywhere. This type of cut is almost
non-existent in the uniform industry, although the US Army uses it. The
latest American IHWCU (Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform) uniform has a
raglan construction.

• Classic pockets with improvements

The
Raid Shirt has a total of eight pockets with loops to which you can
attach your equipment so as not to lose it during operations. Two
classic pockets, sewn at an angle on the chest, fastened with two
Canadian buttons. Two mesh pockets inside the shirt: one with a zipper
and one open at chest height, for a map or notebook. Just undo one
button on the main strip and reach into the pocket.

In addition,
there are two slanted pockets on the shoulders, with two fastening
options. The comfortable fastening with two small hook & loop
fasteners can be blinded if necessary and Canadian buttons can be used.
Placing both variants of fastening allows you to wear a shirt, e.g. for
green tactics when you want to be as quiet as possible. In addition, in
high humidity conditions (e.g. tropical), hook & loop will start to
stick less and less over time, and Canadian buttons will work
flawlessly. On the zipped shoulder pockets there are also two open,
smaller pockets for small items such as a compass. Next to it is a
narrow compartment for a pen or pencil.

• Progress based on experience

Classic
uniform shirts have existed since the Second World War. The most
characteristic uniforms made of durable cotton were developed in the
1940s by the US Army and introduced to use as the M42 Parachute Uniform.
This pattern evolved during the Vietnam War uniform called TCU
(Tropical Combat Uniform). After many years, the next milestone was the
introduction of a uniform called BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) throughout
the US armed forces. From the end of the 1990s, it was popular to
introduce modifications at the request of the soldiers themselves:
sewing additional pockets on the shoulders, adding Velcro, etc. Our Raid
Shirt is a modern version of these modifications, which were supposed
to make the soldier’s life easier.

Features:

• comfortable raglan construction
• elbow reinforcements with pockets for padding
• loops for attaching equipment to the pockets
• loop for attaching a hat under the collar
• 8 pockets

Technical data:

• SKU: BL-RAD-SP
• Color: Rhodesian Camo
• Weight: 618 g
• Material : Main: 50% Polyester, 48% Cotton, 2% Elastane, Mesh: 100% Polyester
• Grammage: 220 g/m2
• EUROPEAN PATENT No: 002379925-0001