Helikon-Tex Raid Polycotton Stretch Rip-Stop Combat Shirt - ERDL

Combat shirt made of PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop (50% polyester, 48% cotton, 2% elastane), a fabric with high abrasion and tear resistance. The Raid model has a raglan construction, which means that the sleeves are sewn directly into the collar, thus eliminating shoulder seams.

The button fastening with a concealed flap ensures an aesthetic appearance and protection against snagging. The practicality of the model is enhanced by 8 ergonomic pockets:

• two buttoned chest pockets,
• one hook-and-loop or buttoned pocket on each shoulder,
• two flat, open pockets on the shoulders,
• two inner mesh pockets – one zippered, the other open.

Each pocket has handles in the form of loops, which allow you to attach your equipment and prevent it from getting lost while moving. The elbows have reinforcements made of a double layer of material, which also serve as pockets for foam inserts. The width of the cuffs can be adjusted with Velcro.

Velcro straps have been sewn above the chest pockets and on the shoulder pockets and flaps, which allows you to attach any emblems, such as a national flag, unit emblem or morale patches. This allows the jacket to be personalized to suit the user's needs.

The raglan design means that the sleeves reach all the way down to the chest, eliminating shoulder seams. This solution, often found in sportswear, ensures maximum freedom of movement and increased flexibility.

• raglan design
• durable PolyCotton Rip-Stop blend
• 8 practical pockets
• button closure covered with a strip
• Velcro straps for personalization

The ERDL (Engineer Research and Development Laboratory) camouflage was created by an American research facility in 1948. It gained significant popularity during the 1960s, especially in the Vietnam War, primarily among special operations and reconnaissance units. This camouflage pattern laid the foundation for subsequent designs like the Woodland and M81, which are now globally recognized. The green-brown color scheme is effective in dense vegetation, European deciduous forests, underbrush, and mixed woodland areas.