Long sleeve only, according to Army Regulations. These reproductions are cut slightly oversize to compensate for slight shrinkage. DO NOT order a larger size than normal.HOW TO FIND YOUR SHIRT SIZE: Back in the Dark Ages, before the Internet, shirts came in dress shirt sizes, not S.M.L. The first number is your neck measurement in inches. The second number is the measurement from the center of your neck to your wrist, with your arm bent.
What period is this shirt a reproduction of?
This shirt is a reproduction of the WWII cotton khaki suntans. It represents the standard issue enlisted style worn in the Pacific Theater. This uniform was worn at Pearl Harbor and in the Philippines.
How should I determine my size for this shirt?
The shirts are sized using neck and sleeve measurements, similar to dress shirt sizes. The first number corresponds to your neck measurement in inches. The second number is the measurement from the centre of your neck to your wrist, with your arm bent.
Will this shirt shrink after washing?
The reproductions are cut slightly oversize to compensate for slight shrinkage. Shrinkage is fairly minimal when machine washed cold on a delicate cycle and tumble dried on low for five minutes. After an initial wash and dry, the material loosens up and experiences almost no shrinking.
What kind of collar does this shirt have?
The shirt features a convertible collar. It can be worn with or without a tie. This design allows it to be worn with the collar open, as Navy officers did in the Pacific.
Is the shirt material heavy or lightweight?
The shirt is made from heavy cotton. It is described as a heavy-weight and very serviceable garment. The material is initially a little stiff but softens after a wash and dry.
What is the historical context of this shirt's design?
This shirt is an Army style that the Navy adopted around 1943. This adoption was due to manufacturing and shortage problems in having different designs for the Navy. It was worn by enlisted personnel in the Pacific Theater.
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