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US Made Tiger Stripe BDU Shirt
US Made Tiger Stripe BDU Shirt Details
This is a US-made reproduction of the tiger stripe BDU shirt, built to the same standard as the historic originals. The tiger stripe pattern is woven into a 50% cotton / 50% nylon blend, and the shirt closes with a button front and four button-closure pockets.
Features & Highlights
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50% cotton / 50% nylon tiger stripe fabric
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Button-up front
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Four front button-closure pockets
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Made in the USA under contract no. 615-457-6500
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Condition: New
Tiger stripe was never an official U.S. military-issued pattern, it was designed for South Vietnamese forces and adopted informally by the U.S. Special Operations units in Vietnam because of how well it worked in jungle terrain. This shirt reproduces that historic look and construction.
Complete the look with matching Tiger Stripe BDU Pants, or browse the full BDU shirts collection for more options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was tiger stripe camouflage an official U.S. military issue?
No. Tiger stripe was originally designed for South Vietnamese forces. U.S. Special Operations units, including Green Berets and MACV-SOG operatives, adopted it informally during the Vietnam War because it worked so well in jungle terrain. It was never a standard-issue U.S. pattern.
What is this shirt made of?
A 50% cotton / 50% nylon blend woven in the tiger stripe pattern, with a button-up front and four button-closure pockets.
Is this the same as a BDU top or BDU jacket?
Yes. BDU shirt, BDU top, and BDU jacket all refer to the same style of button-front field uniform piece.
How is this different from the Rip Stop BDU jacket?
The rip stop BDU jacket is made from 100% rip stop cotton, while the regular tiger stripe BDU shirt is made from 50% cotton and 50% nylon.