Armed forces have long understood the value of layered clothing. Here's a moisture-wicking baselayer T-Shirt as currently issued by the Austrian Bundesheer. Suitable for hard use and the price can't be beat!
The shirt is made from a very stretchy rib-knit material and very form-fitting. Functional baselayers should touch the skin as much as possible for the best effect. Made of 100% Polypropylen and the wash tag says these endure hot machine washing.
The Bundesheer has a simplified size system for clothes that are not so length-critical. These look smaller but stretch to fit without binding. Measuring this kind of garments doesn't make sense so the chart below shows the user's recommended chest circumference.
Austrian Size | Ordinary size | User Chest (cm) | User Chest (in) |
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1 | X-Small | 84 cm | 33.1" |
2 | Small | 92 cm | 36.2" |
3 | Medium | 100 cm | 39.4" |
4 | Large | 108 cm | 42.5" |
5 | X-Large | 116 cm | 45.7" |
6 | 2X-Large | 124 cm | 48.8" |
Used but carefully washed. These are good for actual use without hesitation. Most often manufactured by Löffler in Austria, or by a Greek contractor. All of these meet the same requirements.