{"product_id":"original-south-african-sadf-nutria-brown-vest","title":"SADF Nutria Brown Mesh Vest","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine SADF Nutria Brown Mesh Vest, an original South African Defence Force issue athletic top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCold War Bushveldt Heritage\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the classic \u003cb\u003eSADF sports singlet\u003c\/b\u003e, issued during the Border War for physical training in intense African heat. Developed in the iconic \u003cb\u003enutria brown\u003c\/b\u003e shade to match the dry bushveldt, these tops were supplied by contract manufacturers like \u003cb\u003eTru-Knit\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eElmar\u003c\/b\u003e. Many still show their vintage labels dated between 1988 and 1993 with official stock marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAertex Mesh Engineering\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vest is made of a high-airflow \u003cb\u003eAertex-style open-mesh fabric\u003c\/b\u003e. Unlike dense modern synthetics, this uniform eyelet pattern lets air circulate freely to cool you down when you're working up a sweat. It has a generous \u003cb\u003escooped neckline\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eribbed-bound seams\u003c\/b\u003e to stop any chafing under load, making it a reliable, high-ventilation base layer for demanding trail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHigh-Ventilation Performance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor modern bushcrafters, hikers, or runners, this vest is a massive upgrade over modern polyester. It excels as an active-use top in hot climates or as a \u003cb\u003ewicking base layer\u003c\/b\u003e during winter, trapping body heat inside the mesh under your outer jacket. These come in \u003cb\u003eGrade 1\u003c\/b\u003e lightly used condition or unissued \u003cb\u003eSupergrade\u003c\/b\u003e, built to last far longer than cheap civilian alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd this classic, hard-wearing military athletic singlet to your outdoor kit for unbeatable warm-weather airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":55485596795265,"sku":"SKU8397F-LARGE","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":55485596828033,"sku":"SKU8397F-Medium","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"XS","offer_id":55485596860801,"sku":"SKU8397F-XS","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/8397-original_south_african_sadf_nutria_brown_vest-1_348ead99-b629-45c1-883a-e558daeed91a.jpg?v=1775030974","url":"https:\/\/forces-uniform-and-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/original-south-african-sadf-nutria-brown-vest","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}