{"product_id":"the-real-mccoy-s-tiger-camouflage-shirt-tadpole","title":"Tiger Camouflage Shirt Tadpole","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe origins of Tiger Stripe camouflage trace back to the French 'lizard' pattern, also known as Tenue Du Leopard.\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 authorised 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\u003eAmong the various tiger stripe iterations is the Tadpole Stripe, which emerged in 1964 and was produced until the end of the Vietnam War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe pattern seen here, widely referred to as Tadpole Dense (TDD), was introduced in 1970 and features bold black stripes over olive and brown tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNotably, Japan (and the Ryukyu Islands under U.S. administration at the time) played a significant role in the production of tiger stripe garments, including the Tadpole Stripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWith the procurement of Tiger Stripe manufacturing in Japan, shirts and trousers typically became available into two types: Anglo (U.S.) variants, designed for American soldiers, and Asian variants, made for Vietnamese soldiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe main distinction, apart from size, is that the Anglo version features two buttons on the pocket flaps, whereas the Asian version has only one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Tiger Camouflage Shirt in the Tadpole pattern features two chest pockets with two-button closures and a single sleeve pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCrafted from 100% printed camouflage cotton twill, it is constructed with cotton sewing thread and urea buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrinted Camouflage Cotton Twill Fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUrea Button\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCotton Sewing Thread Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Real McCoy's","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":52908273828119,"sku":"MS25001","price":440.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":52908273860887,"sku":"MS25001","price":440.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":52908273893655,"sku":"MS25001","price":440.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52908273926423,"sku":"MS25001","price":440.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/MS25001_GRN_0049_ef0f346d-73b9-47a8-b67f-50e259048ce3.jpg?v=1777148847","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/the-real-mccoy-s-tiger-camouflage-shirt-tadpole","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}