After years of requests, I have produced the tailor made version of the bush jacket usually worn by officers. Order size Long if you are taller than 5' 10 . These are a fairly close cut for semi-dress wear, so order a size larger if you need room to bat at cricket or swing a machete.
What is the material and colour of the jacket?
The jacket is made from sturdy drill cloth. It is a heavy-weight cotton twill fabric. The colour is described as desert khaki, but some jackets are a medium brown colour, and others are a tanner shade with less orange.
What material is the bush jacket made from?
The jacket is made from sturdy drill cloth. This is a heavy-weight cotton twill fabric. It is a sturdier material than lighter, almost shirt-like twill weaves found on some other safari-type jackets. The cloth is described as durable and well-made.
What colour is the bush jacket?
The jacket is described as desert khaki. However, the actual colour is a medium brown, which is darker than the tan colour shown in the product image. Some jackets are of a tanner variety with less orange in them. The drill cotton cloth is a shade darker than some desert khaki colours.
What type of buttons does the jacket have?
The jacket features standard plastic BD type buttons. These main buttons are slightly smaller than those on some original 1950s bush jackets. The buttons tend to come loose frequently, which may be due to poor quality thread or stitching.
What is the quality of the jacket's construction?
The construction of the jacket is excellent, with top-notch quality. It is well-made and durable, with good details. The jacket is well-constructed and sturdy.
What is the collar like on the bush jacket?
The jacket has an open stand and fall collar. This design allows it to be worn either with or without a shirt. The collar and sleeves are described as fine for someone who wears a 16-1/2-34 shirt.
These answers are generated automatically from this product's own description and from customer reviews. They are a guide only and we take no responsibility for their accuracy. If a detail matters to your purchase, please ask us about this item to confirm it before ordering.












