Non-reversible parka	Model is 6'5", 240lbs, wearing a size 3 parka	Shown with storm flap closed	Rear view
Hood is large enough to be worn over the steel helmet	Lots of extra room provided to allow for extra layers underneath	Waist belt can be secured without having to untie it when the parka is removed	Or the belt can be tied externally as with the reversible models
Gray satin lining	Size stamped under storm flap

The final pattern of the winter uniform was no longer reversible to white. Although the concept of reversible uniforms seemed brilliant, in practice the white side on the winter uniforms quickly soiled and proved difficult if not impossible to clean in the field, which led to their camouflage value being compromised. It was more cost effective to issue snow camo overwhites which could simply be discarded and replaced once they became too filthy.
Non-reversible winter uniforms are made in Splinter, Gray, Marsh 43 and Marsh 44.

These parkas are the same design as the reversible model, aside from having a simple rayon lining rather than being reversible.

In practice, this uniform is more practical than the reversible models and it provides a notable improvement in concealment as there is no white ring around the wearer's neck from the reverse of the hood or when the top buttons are open. One other improvement was a 3-piece waist belt which allows one to adjust and secure it without having to untie it ever time the parka is removed. It can also be tied externally as on the previous models. (Some non-reversible parkas no longer had the slits to allow the belt to be tied on the outside of the parka.)

Marsh pattern: The camouflage variant used on these reproductions is what collectors have christened Marsh 43 (Sumpftarnmuster 43), sometimes still referred to as "Tan and Water" pattern as well. There is also "Marsh 44", which differs from this design only in that borders of the brown and green blocks lack any hard edges- its are entirely stippled. Both patterns were in common use in 1944-45 and original garments exist with parts made from both patterns mixed together. There is ZERO meaning to the patterns when it comes to which unit(s) wore which. It was simply manufacturing variations.

ATF Winter Uniforms
These garments are not related in anyway to our previous productions- they share zero DNA with those or any other company's products. The biggest change is the rayon fabric they are made from. Germany developed a special, tightly woven rayon fabric for these winter uniforms, the specs of which were detailed in the Richardson Report from July 1945. We had the cloth copied exactly using both the document as well as authentic fabric samples.

For those familiar with authentic parkas, our fabric has the feel peculiar to originals- thin, soft but not exactly silky. This is because the fabric is identical- same yarn size, same weave, same thread count and so forth. Like the originals it has a DWR (durable water repellent) treatment. The buttons, pull cords and waist band webbing are all copied from originals.

On original non-reversible parkas, the lining color ranges from gray to a rather fruity purple-blue. I made sure to go with a less metrosexual steel gray shade- see photos.

The insulation is now the heaviest polar fleece available- 400 grams per meter which is equal in weight to the Reißwolle used in originals. The insulation in WWII garments was a extremely variable blend of recycled wool, rayon and cotton which could only be reproduced in a high quantity which would raise the price substantially. The fleece has the same thickness and feel, and has equivalent or superior thermal qualities. Nowhere is it visible.

The garment patterns were made directly from my original examples. These are a roomy, loose fitting jacket made large enough to wear multiple layers underneath. The hood is large enough to wear over a cap or helmet.

Water Repellent: The shell fabric used on all the reversible Winter garments has been treated with Teflon, a durable water repellent finish. This allows the fabric to shed freezing rain and drizzle quite well, as well as making it resistant to staining.

Does it make the fabric stiff? Not at all. The coating is not visible, but it does make the fabric feel slightly softer.

Is it safe? Yes. The finish is PFOA & PFOS free, bluesign approved, and certified as free of harmful chemicals by the EPA, EU, and other regulatory agencies. It's not the same stuff that's flaking off of your skillet. It's chemically bonded to the fabric and it never comes off.

Fit: These are sized like the originals- that means very, very roomy. They were designed to be worn with several layers of clothing underneath. When new, they run long to allow for shrinkage. There is no need to upsize!

Washing: The best option is to hand wash these in cold water. Shrinkage will be about 2" in the sleeve length and 3" for the body. They take about 24 hours to dry when hung over a boot dryer.

We do not recommend using a clothes dryer! We tested this and it increases the shrinkage and it seems to cause the insulation to shift & twist inside the sleeves. However, the insulation will eventually settle back into place with continued wear.

Imported
Making these in USA would double the price and we'd still have to import all the materials.