Reproduction M42 Tarnjacke in blurred edge pattern camouflage. These pullover smocks are fully reversible, with custom woven and printed fabric, treated with Teflon water repellent finish.

The M42 first appears in WWII photos during the battle at Kursk in July 1943 (in very small numbers.) By the Summer of 1944, they are the most prevalent pattern seen. The "M42" or "Type II" (both names being collector inventions) featured improvements over the earlier designs of Tarnjacken. The waistline was raised several inches with two cargo pockets placed just below it, and sets of loops were added around the shoulders to hold foliage.

Issue: All models and camouflage patterns of Tarnjacken were general issue for combat troops. None were peculiar to any particular division or unit.

ATF Smocks: These are exclusive to our company and are not sold by any other vendor. Every component was created to be as close to the genuine WWII article as possible. To this end, we maintain a sizable collection of original smocks and camouflage uniforms to guide us in the design and production of these garments. The camouflage patterns, colors, as well as the garment cut and sizing are made directly from these period items- not from other copies, video game screen shots, movie props etc..

Real WWII smocks typically measure 58-60" around the body, 74-76" cuff to cuff and 32-34" down the back. I made ours with an extra inch or two in sleeve and body length since they will shrink slightly when washed (or get wet and dry). Every seam, panel, placket, and measure is as the smocks made in WWII. Our thread is the correct dark, dark gray seen on most originals- it has a cotton exterior with a center core of polyester- 100% cotton breaks too much to be practical.

Our fabric is not some random poplin we found at the textile auction- it was custom woven from a swatch of real period cloth with the fine yarn, and super tight tight weave (90 x 64) that helps it shed water. (No gap is visible between the fibers if you hold it up to a light- just like the real material.) For good measure, all fabric was treated with Teflon water repellent finish after printing.

The front is closed with 5 pairs of sewn eyelets- originals are hand or machine sewn. The drawcords are the correct flat-woven rayon material. (Smocks were not issued with leather laces.)

Our smocks are assembled like the genuine articles. They were normally sewn with medium and dark gray thread, 5mm eyelets (machine or hand sewn), and neatness was an afterthought. I instructed the inspector to be rather casual in trimming excess thread, to pass mis-printed fabric, and to allow a somewhat sloppier than normal finish overall. This is characteristic of WWII smocks- not an error.

Shading: There is little if any shading on these as the concept completely freaked the factory out.

Size: We have two- Size L is the same as original smocks, and VERY large Size XL for beefier figures.

Shrinkage: Approximately 2" in sleeve and body length.

Washing: These are washer/ dryer safe, however we recommend cold wash and hang dry for longest life, least fade and avoiding highlights.

Imported

The Original Smock
we used for reference

Made from 4 shades of blurred edge...	...plus plane tree waistband, oakleaf camo loops...	3 piece neck band of plane tree and blurred parts	Reinforced buttons