The sizing system is technically European but the way the Czech military expresses it seems to vary. Some only have the Czech height code and the EU jacket size, others also feature the recommended height and chest circumference plus sometimes also a third unit that probably refers to the waist region. Some just have the recommended height/chest. And then there are those that say nothing anymore. So, we had to do some measuring and testing. We simplified things by adding the recommended height and chest in all of these on this page. Below you’ll also find some further info.

The jacket tapers down towards the bottom by a few centimeters (a couple of inches). They technically follow a set pattern but since the measurements have changed a bit unevenly depending on the level of use, this rough estimation is more truthful. They are a bit biggish, because you’re supposed to be able to fit some mid-layers in between. So, if you have a soldierly body shape and wish to be nekkid or almost nekkid underneath, buy a size smaller. If you want something in between, go with your regular size. If your belly is bigger than your chest, take a bigger size. Also if you are in the shady in-between sizes category, take the longer.

The sleeve length varies even within the same size, and just like with most older milsurp, the sleeves aren’t overly long. So, if you have monkey arms, take a jacket made for a taller person than you.

Materials and care

We got jackets from various manufacturers and manufacturing years. Thus the materials vary to some extent. Some are 100% cotton, others 50/50 polycotton. There can also be some other combos too, but they all most likely feature more or less cotton.

The purification program seems to consist of washing these at 60 degrees Celsius (140 F).