Rhodesian Camo General Service Shirt

The shirt is made from lightweight cotton. The material is lighter than some expect, but it is comfortable. It is a good density for summer wear. The cloth might be slightly lighter weight than original garments.

The camouflage pattern is generally considered spot on and accurate. The colours are described as beautiful, and the pattern's effectiveness is expected to increase upon fading. However, the base colour of the shirt is a warm vanilla, which is not a true recreation of the original and may require dyeing to achieve a light khaki.

The shirt is generally well-made and sturdy. However, some buttons are sewn poorly and may fall off after washing, requiring resewing. The buttonholes can also be tight and may need enlarging. There is a small concern about the sleeve opening construction being a potential stress point.

The sleeves can be slightly long initially, but they shrink nicely after washing and drying. The shirt body generally remains the same size after washing. The hem is shorter than some expect, but this is not an issue if worn with high-waisted trousers.

Being 100% cotton, the shirt will shrink approximately 1 inch in a cold wash and tumble dry low. Some recommend ordering one size larger to account for this shrinkage, especially if you do not want to line dry the shirt. The shirt body tends to retain its size more than the sleeves.