In 2002, the U.S. Army began a multi-year search for a single "universal" camouflage pattern to replace separate woodland and desert uniforms. All-Over Brush was one of three finalist patterns tested across dozens of evaluations — daytime, night vision, multiple terrains — and by 2004 its desert colorway, modified and refined across the later trial phases into a genuinely all-environment candidate, came out on top. Natick's own ratings placed it first, ahead of every other pattern tested.
It was never issued. Army leadership pushed through an untested pattern that had never been part of the trial at all, borrowing the color story of the worst-performing candidate and, despite official denials, the pixel geometry of the existing Marine Corps and Canadian patterns. It became the Universal Camouflage Pattern — a scheme that went on to earn a reputation as one of the worst-performing camouflages ever fielded by a modern military.
This is the pattern that beat it. Reproduced here as it stood at the end of testing — the version that won, and lost anyway.
Crafted from premium slub cotton, this long-sleeve dress shirt offers a distinctive tactile experience and a linen-like texture. Its exceptional breathability minimizes heat buildup and moisture retention—thereby effectively inhibiting bacterial growth. The shirt features a chest pocket and is fitted with buttons at the collar points and the back of the neck to ensure the collar remains crisp and structured. The slightly elastic cut strikes a perfect balance between casual comfort and professional polish, making it an ideal choice for meetings or business travel. The natural slub cotton infuses this formal garment with a touch of refined sophistication, seamlessly blending elegant style with the unique character of the fabric.
Size Guide
| Inch | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
| Length | 29.9 | 30.3 | 30.7 | 31.5 | 31.9 | 32.3 | 32.7 | 33.1 | 33.5 |
| Sleeve | 25.0 | 25.4 | 25.8 | 26.2 | 26.6 | 27.0 | 27.4 | 27.8 | 28.1 |
| Bust | 44.1 | 46.1 | 48.0 | 51.2 | 53.5 | 56.3 | 59.1 | 63.0 | 66.1 |
| Shoulder | 17.7 | 18.9 | 19.7 | 20.9 | 22.4 | 24.0 | 25.2 | 26.4 | 27.6 |
| Centimeter | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
| Length | 76 | 77 | 78 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 |
| Sleeve | 63.5 | 64.5 | 65.5 | 66.5 | 67.5 | 68.5 | 69.5 | 70.5 | 71.5 |
| Bust | 112 | 117 | 122 | 130 | 136 | 143 | 150 | 160 | 168 |
| Shoulder | 45 | 48 | 50 | 53 | 57 | 61 | 64 | 67 | 70 |
The size chart is manual measured, the margin of error is 5cm
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