{"product_id":"the-real-mccoy-s-tiger-camouflage-shirt-john-wayne","title":"TIGER CAMOUFLAGE SHIRT \/ JOHN WAYNE","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe TIGER CAMOUFLAGE SHIRT \/ JOHN WAYNE features two chest pockets with urea two-button closures and a single sleeve pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConstructed from printed camouflage cotton twill and assembled using cotton sewing thread, the camouflage is applied using a modern printing process rather than hand-screening, resulting in a more controlled finish with less dramatic fading over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs the dye remains on the surface without bleeding through, the fabric retains a clean and even appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe origins of Tiger Stripe camouflage trace back to the French 'lizard' pattern, also known as Tenue du Léopard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe pattern is often credited to the Vietnamese, due to the Republic of Vietnam Marine Corps making subtle changes to the lizard camouflage and using it to reflect the thick jungle conditions and intense tropical heat of Vietnam, by incorporating bold black stripes over shades of green and brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Tiger Stripe pattern gained significant recognition during the Vietnam War when it was unofficially embraced by the U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArmed forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMany young servicemen opted for the Tiger Stripe over the official issue ERDL pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSMAAG advisors were even authorized to wear the combat uniform of their Vietnamese units, leading to the production of many uniforms by local tailors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis diversity in production explains the myriad variations seen in the pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe pattern known as John Wayne Dense (JWD) is one of the most recognisable of all tiger stripe variations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIts origins can be traced back to the late 1950s, when tiger stripe camouflage emerged as a regional adaptation of the French lizard pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFirst developed around 1957, these early designs translated the directional brushstroke character of lizard camouflage into a more fragmented, high-contrast layout suited to dense jungle environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe JWD variant represents one of the earliest and most defined expressions of this evolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVisually, the pattern is characterized by bold black striping layered over a ground of dark green and muted brown, with subtle tan elements breaking up the composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompared to later variants, the arrangement appears dense and tightly packed, giving the pattern its “Dense” designation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrinted Camouflage, 100% Cotton Twill Fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUrea Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCotton Sewing Thread Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Real McCoy's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53572503109911,"sku":"MJ26002","price":440.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/MJ26002_GRN_250924_mccoys2254_b8ac8db9-b21f-425a-a58e-581a85d70eac.jpg?v=1782360091","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/the-real-mccoy-s-tiger-camouflage-shirt-john-wayne","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}