Särmä TST L4 FR Combat shirt

The FR (Fire Retardant) version of the L4 Combat shirt. Made from the exact same materials used in the Finnish Defense Forces issue M11 combat shirt - most notably Tencate Defender-M!

• Lightweight and breathable knit torso
• Zippered turtleneck collar
• Raglan sleeves
• Long hem
• Articulated elbow reinforcements w/ pad pockets
• Hook-and-loop adjustable cuffs
• Two hook-and-loop flap bicep pockets
• Loop for name tags and other patches on bicep pockets
• Materials:
• Tencate Defender-M fire retardant fabric, 190 g/m² / 5.6 oz/yd²
• Thermo-regulating 60/40 MAC/CV fire retardant knit, 290 g/m² / 8.5 oz/yd²
• 500D Cordura
• All materials are NIR compliant

L4 - Field Wear

The fourth layer of our clothing system could be regarded as "standard camouflage dress". L4 clothing offers protection against the outside world through camouflage and abrasion resistance. These garments are designed for minimal thermal load for effective layering. Camouflage prints and visible accessories are 100% NIR-compliant.

Take a look at our Särmä TST Clothing System!

Sizing

The measurements in brackets are the recommended user height and chest circumference. The fit is pretty normal, there is enough room and stretch to wear a T-shirt or mid-weight long-sleeve shirt underneath for added warmth in cold weather.

Materials

The materials are what makes any FR garment what it is. These combat shirts are made from the same materials used in the Finnish Defense Forces M11 combat shirt. The availability of these very much "special" materials is dependent on the acquisitions of the Finnish Defense Forces - when they order their M11 combat shirts then these materials are available, when they don't order anything then they aren't. This means that we can absolutely not guarantee that these shirts will be regularly restocked, if you need one get it now!

Tencate Defender M

Tencate Defender M (the "next generation" version - DM9190, stronger and better than the older versions) is one of the best FR camouflage fabrics available on the worldwide market today. Made from Lenzing FR viscose, para-aramid, polyamide and finished off with anti-static fibers. See the Defender M data sheet for more info and certificates.

Note! Defender M has been treated with a biocide that contains permethrin, which is used as an insecticide. The treatment has been done in accordance with the EU regulations. However, permethrin can irritate the skin of some people.

The shirt will not leak so much permethrin that our legislation even required us to mention any possible environmental effects. However, we still recommend avoiding soaking the shirt in natural bodies of water for extended periods of time. Permethrin is toxic to aquatic organisms in large quantities so we don’t need to put it there in small quantities either. Neither should you use the shirt as a blanket or a chew toy for your pets, because permethrin isn’t good for them either.

The torso knit

The torso piece is made from a blend of modacrylic and viscose, finished off with Outlast temperature regulating "Thermocules" for added comfort. This is a very comfortable, stretchy material that won't feel just as hot as you'd expect, thanks to its hi-tec thermoregulating capabilities.

Cordura reinforcements

The elbows are reinforced with 500D Cordura for added protection. Although this stuff is not fire retardant like the other fabrics there naturally is a complete sleeve of Defender M underneath, so this won't kill you. Besides, these reinforcements will keep that Defender M fabric intact underneath, even through extremely hard use.

Sewn in Estonia

These are sewn in Estonia, by an experienced factory that has a long history of producing clothing for military, law enforcement, and emergency services.