Dutch Army Long Sleeve Shirt

Dutch Army Quarter-Zip

This is a long sleeve pullover shirt issued to the Dutch armed forces, cut in grey cotton-polyester knit with a quarter-length zip at the neck. It works as a warm mid layer under a field jacket or smock and is comfortable enough to wear on its own around camp or at home. Collectors of Dutch kit, reenactors and anyone who wants an honest piece of military clothing for cold mornings will find a use for it.

Features

• Quarter-Length Zip — The zip runs from the collar to mid-chest, so you can open it to vent heat or close it up when the wind picks up.
• Fold-Down Collar — A tall collar folds over at the top and zips up to cover the neck in colder weather.
• Cotton-Polyester Blend — Cotton gives the knit a soft feel against the skin, and polyester adds strength and helps the fabric keep its shape.
• Ribbed Knit Cuffs — Deep, stretchy cuffs hold the sleeves at the wrist and help keep drafts out.
• Pullover Cut — The shirt goes on over the head with no front placket, which keeps the chest smooth under webbing or a jacket.
• Neutral Grey Color — A plain mid-grey that pairs with camouflage, olive drab or civilian clothing.
• Layering Garment — The fitted knit sits close enough to wear under outer layers without bunching.
• Genuine Dutch Military Issue — Produced for the Netherlands armed forces, with the original issue label sewn inside the collar.

Original Issue Spec

The shirt was made to the Dutch military's own pattern, with a cotton and polyester knit body, a zipped collar and ribbed cuffs. Issued clothing like this has to stand up to repeated laundering and daily wear in the field, and that shows in the build. Because it is actual government issue, it has a provenance a commercial copy cannot offer, which matters to anyone assembling Dutch uniform sets.