British Army Fire Resistant Combat Smock

British FR Combat Smock

This is a British Army issue combat smock in desert DPM camouflage, cut from a fire resistant cotton and aramid fabric. A smock is the British term for a loose outer field jacket worn over a shirt, built to carry kit in its pockets and shed wind and dust. Collectors and reenactors of British desert operations wear it, and so do people who want issued outerwear for range days, hunting and work outdoors.

Features

• Cotton And Aramid Fabric — Aramid is a heat-resistant synthetic fiber, and blending it with cotton gives the smock its fire resistant rating while keeping a soft cotton hand.
• Desert DPM Camouflage — Disruptive Pattern Material, the British Army's own camouflage, printed here in the sand and tan colorway used for arid theaters.
• Integrated Hood — The hood rolls down into the collar when not needed and closes around the face with a drawcord and toggles.
• Four Cargo Pockets — Two angled chest pockets and two large lower pockets each close with a buttoned flap.
• Zipped Chest Pockets — Two vertical zip pockets run alongside the front closure for maps, notebooks or a phone.
• Covered Front Closure — A full-length zip sits behind a buttoned storm flap that blocks wind and grit.
• Sleeve Patch Panel — A hook-and-loop panel on the upper arm takes unit, rank or ID patches, with an embroidered Union flag above it.
• Adjustable Cuffs — Hook-and-loop tabs at the wrists cinch the sleeves over gloves or keep sand out.

Genuine British Issue

This smock was produced for the British Army, not for the commercial market, so the fabric, pattern and hardware match the original service specification. The flame resistant cotton and aramid blend sets it apart from standard cotton-poly smocks. For anyone building a British desert kit or wanting honest provenance in their outerwear, issued gear like this is the reference point a reproduction cannot match.