U.S. MILITARY RIPSTOP OPERATIONAL UTILITY SHIRT

Originally issued for military use during the late ’60s into the ’70s, this shirt was built for long days and rough conditions, not for looks. Ripstop cotton became standard at the time because if it tore, it wouldn’t keep running, which mattered in the field. The cut is straight, with reinforced seams and dual chest pockets throughout. The deep navy color sits right in that Vietnam-era utility range and layers easily today. Clean, honest examples like this are getting harder to come by without alterations or heavy wear.