Combat T-shirt DA1 black
Department Tactical and PLPD brands were created in 2016 to make clothes and tactical gear for uniformed services. But as we all know we, the airsoft maniacs, also like "tactical fashion". Therefore we would like to show You an interesting T-shirt that the designers created.
First impression
The T-shirts are made form 100% cotton of a density of 210 gsm and are nice to the touch. They retain the size and colour after a few washes.
Shoulder pockets
It is the most characteristic part of this T-shirt - pockets with velcro patches situated on the shoulders.
On the left shoulder there is a pocket with a zipper. Our T-shirt had a coil zipper, yet the photos at the manufacturers site show chain zippers. From the user's perspective, a coil zipper is a better solution. Earlier (as seen on the photos) the chain zipper was sewn in with fold from the top which made it stand out and was not visually pleasant. Unfortunately, the coil zipper has one issue I have to point out. They way it is sewn in is very esthetic but it results in constant occurrences of the material being caught by the zipper which jams it. There are other ways to sew in a zipper but I understand that it takes extra time. Yet I think it is worth thinking over.
Apart from the spacy pocket one can notice two rubber bands. They can serve as loops to storing a pen and are quite ideal in this role. The are made of good quality material - sufficiently hard yet elastic.
On the right shoulder there is a pocket sealed with a velcro. It is opened from the top and also has a soft velcro patch on the outside.
This pocket is very spacy - it can hold a typical notepad without any problem. It is also very well suited for carrying quite large smartphones.
Finish
The whole T-shirt is very well made - there aren't any loose threads or rough seams which are straight; without any deviations. Therefore we have nor issues with the quality. Everything is as it need to be - comfortable.
Other similar products
The T-shirt we receiver is a part of the line which is meant mainly for the uniformed services such as the Police or the Firefighters.
Photo by: http://deptwear.com/
Photo by: http://deptwear.com/
Photo by: http://deptwear.com/
Now we will take a closer look at the T-shirt designed for paramedics. I personally think that composition of the logo and velcro together with the useful pockets is a very good design. Therefore I am counting on a wider range of colours of these products. Looking at Us (the maniacs) and also at other uniformed forces, I am puzzled by the lack of a green T-shirt in the producers offer.
Photo by: http://deptwear.com/
Size table
Photo by: http://deptwear.com/
Looking at the size table it is worth mentioning that these are our European sizes. This mean that ordering an XL T-shit we will not get a ten for a typical member of the hamburger loving nation.
Summary
The T-shirt is comfortable and look good - a sight broadening in the shoulders really suited me. The quality is very good and worth its price, even taking into consideration the jamming zipper. Finally, I would like to see a T-shirt with pockets, as the one presented, but made from a breathable fabric.
Special thanks
We would like to thank the manufacturer for supplying us the this T-Shirt.
Please remember, we are opened for cooperation with different manufacturers, both tactical and those slightly less.