UP-CLOSE Dickies Tactical Apparel
Dickies Tactical Women’s Stretch Ripstop Tactical Pant is crafted for women.
Sand, Green, and Midnight. Wrinkle-resistant and water-repellent,
Dickies Long-Sleeve Tactical Shirt for men is a 60/40 cotton/poly fabric that is both moisture-wicking and home wash- friendly. It features a cape back with a mesh under-panel for superior ventilation, a hidden button-down collar, and a dog- house placket with adjustable cuff closure. Like the Tactical Pant, the shirt provides numerous functionality features, such as a pencil sleeve pocket, a bellowed chest pocket, and a sunglass loop on the front pocket. There are also two concealed docu- ment plackets and a separate bag for epau- lettes and badge holder. The Long-Sleeve Tactical Shirt not only
stands up to numerous washings, it actu- ally becomes softer and more comfortable with time. The mesh under-panel and ad- justable cuffs allow for ease of movement, while the shirt retains a tailored profi le. Of- fered in Black, Desert Sand, and Midnight, the Tactical Shirt is available in regular and tall, with sizes ranging from Small to 5XL. A size chart with neck and sleeve measure- ments help the buyer fi nd the right fi t. Dickie’s also offers a men’s Tactical Polo in two types of performance fabric. The
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Performance Tactical Polo is a polyester/ polypropylene blend that is snag-resistant, moisture-wicking, and UPF 50+ sun-pro- tected. The polo features a mesh underarm gusset that provides added mobility and a no-roll collar that retains its shape. The 100-percent polyester Tactical Polo has a cotton pique feel, and is treated with Dick- ies’ new DryZone fi nish that keeps the wearer dry and comfortable. The self-collar holds its shape and gives the polo a crisp, tailored look. Both polos feature a welt pencil pocket
with center division on the left sleeve, a drop tail with side vents, and non-break melamine buttons. Other features include mic clips on both shoulders and a self-loop mic clip on the front placket. The Perfor- mance Tactical Polo is available in Black, Midnight, and White and the Tactical Polo is offered in Black, Desert Sand, English Red, Midnight, and White. The size range for both polos is Small to 3XL.
Dickies Tactical Line for Women Dickies created its Women’s Tactical Line based on input from end users to provide apparel designed to fi t the female body,
rather than simply offering smaller sizes for women. “Working with female offi cers whose biggest complaint is how poorly their current tactical apparel fi ts, the Dick- ies design team analyzed the female body and engineered these tactical pieces to truly fi t women,” Kohout stated. “We found that women feel more confi dent on the job when wearing a more feminine fi t.” The Women’s Tactical Pant and Tactical
Polo have the same features as the men’s, but are fashioned with a more tapered cut for female offi cers. The Tactical Pant is a relaxed fi t that provides maximum com- fort while retaining a feminine profi le. It is available in four colors with a size range of 4 to 16 and 18W to 24W. The Tactical polo is extremely comfortable, washes beau- tifully, and provides ease of movement without compromising style. It is offered in the same colors as the men’s with a size range of Medium to 2XL.
Susan Geoghegan is a freelance writer living in Naples, Fla. She can be reached at
skgwriter@comcast.net.
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