British DPM Temperate Smock

DPM FOR INDOORS AND OUT

Oh man, if these smocks aren’t the coolest (most breathable in this case) things out there. With more pockets then we should list (we still did, see below) and features without end, what isn’t to love? This smock will stay fairly breathable and warm whatever is thrown at it, all while keeping that concealment classy! So what are you waiting for? Once you read through the books' worth of sections covering DPM history, features, and wacky Brit sizing, we’ll have our knickers in a twist if this item isn’t at least on the backburner of your 2023 shopping list!

DPM (Disruptive Pattern Material)

The immortal and timeless camouflage of the British Isles, DPM, or Disruptive Pattern Material, spent fifty years in service before phased out by the current camo, MTP or Multi-Terrain Pattern (A combination of multi-cam and DPM). “The Denison Smock” was the first British Kit to see application of this camouflage, hand painted on by Commandos in the ‘40s. Eventually, DPM saw standard adoptions in the ‘60s consisting of a smock, pants, and a detachable hood. 

The main iterations of Disruptive pattern Material are a woodland pattern version, desert patterns versions, urban DPM versions, and rarer iterations such as blue and even purple variants.     

Features

• Two dual button up breast pockets

• Two dual button up waist pockets

• Zippered front of jacket with additional single button securing

• High collared neck section to provide additional wind resistance 

• Possible velcro strips on arms and chest, some smocks may include rank, flag and name patches sewn on or attached

Schematics

Measurements: British Standard Sizing

Sizing is generally calculated by looking at the first two numbers provided in the dropdown of item sizes (for example: 80/85). The first number is the length of your height, calculated in centimeters. The second number provided is the intended chest size. 

FOR EXAMPLE: The measurement 80/85 means that this item is intended for a 80 centimeter height size and an 85 centimeter chest size.  

Manufacturing: PolyCotton Blend Build 

Twenty-Five percent cotton 

Seventy-Five percent polyester

Condition: 

Very good, mostly unused surplus 

Field Notes/Misty Supply Musings/Potential Uses/Trivia

• IMPORTANT: Unlike our other smocks, these ones not compatible with hoods

• These are decently warm, they will keep you toasty in spring and fall but will likely be too warm in the summer