7 Feb 08 Please Note: Due to the delay of the announcement and the uncertainty of the gray shirt color, we are currently not selling the gray shirts.
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Cloth Color: The cloth color is what we would call a "medium" gray. The shirt color looks very good against the dress blue coat and will look fine worn as a Class B uniform.
Cloth Fabric: The authorized fabric is a solid-color "herringbone" weave in a permanent-press 65/35 polyester cotton blend. The weight of the cloth is 5 ounces, significantly heavier than the current "issue" poly-cotton green shirt. The solid-color herringbone weave provides a dressier and "classier" look to the fabric than the green and white mixed weave of the current green cloths. The heavier gray cloth eliminates the need for a heavier poly-wool cloth, a cloth many Soldiers preferred over the lightweight "issue" green cloth. Natick has currently authorized only one weight and blend of cloth for the gray shirt.
Shirt Pattern Details:The current patterns are generally the same as the current green shirt patterns, except for three significant changes:
- Permanent military creases, two in the front and three in the back, are set in with Lintrack (not sewn in to keep cost down).
- No pleated (or "puff") pockets.
- Currently, a more tapered, athletic fit on the sides.
- No word from Natick on the release of a normal-tapered spec and pattern for the shirts.
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