Military blouse crafted from PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop fabric (50% polyester, 48% cotton, 2% elastane), offering excellent resistance to abrasion and tearing. The material is lighter in weight and dries more quickly compared to 100% cotton alternatives. The Raid style utilizes a raglan sleeve design, where the sleeves are integrated directly into the collar, eliminating traditional shoulder seams.
Secured with buttons concealed under a flap, the blouse features 8 ergonomically placed pockets for maximum utility:
- Two chest pockets fastened with buttons,
- A pocket on each shoulder, closed with Velcro or a button,
- Two flat, open pockets located on the outside of the shoulder pockets,
- Two internal mesh pockets—one zippered, the other open.
All pockets include loop handles, allowing equipment to be tied down for added security during movement. Elbow areas feature special reinforcements made from a double layer of fabric, which also serve as pockets for foam protective inserts. Velcro adjusts the width of the cuffs for a personalized fit.
Velcro fasteners are sewn above the chest pockets and on both the shoulder pockets and their flaps, making it easy to attach various emblems, such as a national flag, unit badge, or Morale Patches for customization and individual flair.
Technical data
Camouflage: Tiger Stripe
Material: 50% polyester, 48% cotton, 2% elastane
Grammage: 220 g/m2
Weight: 618 g
Manufacturer: Helikon-Tex, Poland
Tiger Stripe refers to a family of camouflage patterns that originated in Southeast Asia, with the most renowned version created in the Republic of Vietnam. Inspired by the French Lizard pattern, the design was modified for optimal performance in tropical environments. The Tiger Stripe pattern features uneven, brushstroke-style stripes in various shades of green and brown, complemented by broader, grayish lines on an olive or khaki backdrop. This configuration excels in thick jungles and tropical forests, where it efficiently conceals the wearer’s outline amid low and medium vegetation. The advanced camouflage significantly reduces visibility at close range and enables effective integration into the dynamic, shadowed foliage. The name "Tiger Stripe" is a nod to the striped pattern found on tigers, effectively replicating their natural concealment and enhancing silhouette disruption in densely vegetated surroundings.
