5.11 Tactical - Taclite TDU Short Sleeve Shirt
The high-performance evolution of the traditional BDU, the 5.11 Tactical Taclite® TDU® Short Sleeve Shirt is a lightweight short-sleeve tactical duty shirt for operators, law enforcement, and military personnel. Developed in response to direct feedback from operators, it's designed to be quick, agile, and resilient - replacing aging BDU product lines with a stronger frame and lighter materials. Crafted from 5.11's signature 4.4 oz Taclite® poly/cotton ripstop fabric (65% polyester / 35% cotton), it delivers exceptional durability and breathability in high-intensity situations and hot Australian conditions.
A Teflon™ fabric treatment actively repels stains, soil, and moisture, keeping the shirt sharp through demanding tactical environments where standard fabrics quit early. The bi-swing shoulder design delivers a wider, unrestricted range of motion for weapon mounts, climbing, and dynamic tasks, while the patented 5.11 Ready Pocket™ at the chest provides secure, rapid access to documents, smartphones, or mission-critical items. Triple-stitch construction throughout and bartacking at all key stress points ensure long-term structural integrity, while heat-resistant melamine buttons won't burn, crack, or melt under extreme conditions. A badge tab and epaulette kit ship in the box for full uniform configuration.
Features
- Taclite® Poly/Cotton Ripstop Fabric: 4.4 oz lightweight ripstop construction (65% polyester / 35% cotton) balances durability with agility.
- Teflon™ Stain and Soil Resistance: Active fabric treatment repels stains, soil, and moisture for in-field maintenance.
- Bi-Swing Shoulder Design: Specialised back construction delivers unrestricted range of motion for weapon mounts and dynamic tasks.
- Patented 5.11 Ready Pocket™: Quick-access chest pocket for documents, smartphones, or mission-critical items.
- Triple-Stitch Construction: Triple-stitched seams throughout for long-term durability under hard tactical use.
- Bartacked Stress Points: Bartacking at all key stress points resists tearing under repeated use.
- Melamine Buttons: Heat-resistant melamine buttons won't burn, crack, or melt under extreme conditions.
- Badge Tab and Epaulette Kit Included: Full uniform configuration hardware included in the box.
Specifications
- Brand: 5.11 Tactical
- Style: Short-sleeve tactical duty uniform shirt
- Fabric: 4.4 oz Taclite® ripstop - 65% polyester / 35% cotton
- Finish: Teflon™ - stain and soil resistant
- Fit: Regular tactical
- Shoulders: Bi-swing for full range of motion
- Pocket: Patented 5.11 Ready Pocket™
- Construction: Triple-stitch with bartacked stress points
- Buttons: Melamine - heat resistant
- Included Hardware: Badge tab and epaulette kit
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