The Arktis Field Jacket, is patterned on our new Contact Jacket but instead uses our standard 230gsm polycotton blend. The Arktis Field Jacket that features the same design characteristics and form factor as our Elite Stealth Jacket for excellent layer integration.
The Field Jacket is an outer shell, a mid-layer, a windbreaker, and more. It is constructed from 230gsm Polycotton Ripstop to provide the same durability, water resistance, and wind-blocking as you would expect from a smock, with the fit and feature set of a jacket. A highly adjustable hood, internal front pockets, and an ergonomic cut make it perfect for wearing under, over, or without plate carriers or chest rigs.
The design and fit keep the operator in mind. The two large front pockets have dual opening zips, providing access even when working around armour or straps to each pocket, as well as the internal device slip pocket in the left pocket. Each sleeve holds another zippered pocket with Velcro for ID patches on the outside, as well as a gusseted pit zip under the arm.
All pockets and the gusseted pit zips use a high-spec fine knit mesh lining with excellent stretch performance. This mesh lining turns all the pockets into vents as needed on top of the gusseted pit zips for excellent heat management, even while wearing load-bearing equipment.
Three adjustment points allow the large peaked hood to be finely adjusted to cover the operator’s head without compromising their peripheral vision. Adjustable Velcro cuffs allow for a comfortable modern fit, hem adjustments are found on either side and stow all excess discreetly up the side of the jacket. Side hem adjustments allow for a snug fit every time and keep excess squared away with an internal cord guide.
Overdyed Garment
Originally desert camo, this piece has been overdyed for night/ops use, echoing old military practice. Due to the process, some dye rub-off is normal—especially at first. Pre-wash before wear and wash with dark colours. The tone will soften and settle, giving each garment a unique character.
The Arktis Field Jacket, is patterned on our new Contact Jacket but instead uses our standard 230gsm polycotton blend. The Arktis Field Jacket that features the same design characteristics and form factor as our Elite Stealth Jacket for excellent layer integration.
The Field Jacket is an outer shell, a mid-layer, a windbreaker, and more. It is constructed from 230gsm Polycotton Ripstop to provide the same durability, water resistance, and wind-blocking as you would expect from a smock, with the fit and feature set of a jacket. A highly adjustable hood, internal front pockets, and an ergonomic cut make it perfect for wearing under, over, or without plate carriers or chest rigs.
The design and fit keep the operator in mind. The two large front pockets have dual opening zips, providing access even when working around armour or straps to each pocket, as well as the internal device slip pocket in the left pocket. Each sleeve holds another zippered pocket with Velcro for ID patches on the outside, as well as a gusseted pit zip under the arm.
All pockets and the gusseted pit zips use a high-spec fine knit mesh lining with excellent stretch performance. This mesh lining turns all the pockets into vents as needed on top of the gusseted pit zips for excellent heat management, even while wearing load-bearing equipment.
Three adjustment points allow the large peaked hood to be finely adjusted to cover the operator’s head without compromising their peripheral vision. Adjustable Velcro cuffs allow for a comfortable modern fit, hem adjustments are found on either side and stow all excess discreetly up the side of the jacket. Side hem adjustments allow for a snug fit every time and keep excess squared away with an internal cord guide.
Overdyed Garment
Originally desert camo, this piece has been overdyed for night/ops use, echoing old military practice. Due to the process, some dye rub-off is normal—especially at first. Pre-wash before wear and wash with dark colours. The tone will soften and settle, giving each garment a unique character.
// history
OVERDYEING - HISTORY
Overdyeing camouflage is believed to date back to the Second World War, when British special forces dyed their smocks black for night raids. While the purposes vary, the technique has persisted to the present, with a few well-known examples.
DPM "Greenzone", created by British troops in Afghanistan in the 2000s by dying their Desert DPM uniforms green to match the verdant urban areas they were operating in, with some bold results.
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Lithuanian Opfor Miško, resolving the need for a "bad guy" uniform for training by simply overdyeing the standard forest green uniforms with a dark blue dye.
Many patterns are now designed with these varied needs in mind, either aiming to blend with as many theatres as possible or offering a selection of patterns for each use case. While more practical, we believe this loses some of the original charm of these overdyed garments.
// DEVELOPMENT
ENTER FRENCH DESERT NOIR
With these historical pieces in mind, we created French Desert Noir, taking the classic Desert "Daguet" pattern and overdyeing it black.
With its large irregular shapes and variety of tones, the darkened pattern performs in urban, maritime and covert environments, still retaining its NIR properties.
Originally desert camo, this piece has been overdyed for night/ops use, echoing old military practice. Due to the process, some dye rub-off is normal—especially at first. Pre-wash before wear and wash with dark colours. The tone will soften and settle, giving each garment a unique character.
