French Pullover, Olive Drab, Surplus

Exactly as described, a little short and a fair bit of that milsurp clothing smell, but chest size is bang on. I don't layer up much, but if you want to have many shirts under this, you may want to go up a size as they are snug.

Well, Since I am french and so I have used one of this sweater in armed forces I could say that they are very good. Usually they are made by Saint James or something like , this is very good quality (and yes they tend to be short). Chlorofiber is a special very secret typical french fiber : it is more like polypropylen BUT it doesn't easily schrink AND melt in front of fire. It is the fiber of the famous (in France) "Damart" who was used in numerous mountain ascent (even by our nice english neighbours). Combined with nice "combed" wool you have a nice "guide sweater" warm, rugged and ready for the worst from our nice neighbours. From wikipedia (in french) : "Competition from polyester, which is five times cheaper, has led to the cessation of the manufacture of chlorofibres worldwide, with the exception of the Rhovyl plant in Tronville-en-Barrois (Meuse). The latter, which produced up to 13,000 tons of fibers per year with 2,000 employees, produces only 500 tons in 2015 with 38 employees. The market has diversified: if the French army uses the Rhovyl for non-flammable suits, this last quality is also appreciated for the armchairs and curtains of theaters (Opéra Bastille, Opéra de Lorraine, the Géode in Paris...) and acoustic panels and coatings. In addition, Japan has become Rhovyl's main market: three-quarters of sales in 2016, because the Japanese attribute soothing virtues to the negative ions of chlorofibers".

Perfect for manlets like me, sleeves are the perfect length for me at 170 cm. I ordered a medium, which is slightly larger than my actual chest size, and it fit very well. Not short at all if you aren't tall. Pretty comfy with an undershirt to stop itching.