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The Original Bugshirt® Elite Edition - Price £69.95 (plus £5.00 P&P)

 

The Original Bug Shirt is made from extremely densely woven fabric, not normally used in clothing. Favoured by cameramen and sound recordists,the Bugshirt is used as far afield as India, South America, Siberia, Central America. The specialized material is lightweight, and easily dried. It can be worn next to the skin, with a tee shirt, over or under outdoor clothes and will accommodate a hat. The wearer is protected from midge, mosquito, horsefly, ticks and most other blood-sucking insects common to Northern Europe, the Americas and the Tropics.

 

The "Elite Edition" has all the protection of the "Original", and with several user-driven refinements, is available in microfibre and cotton. Microfibre has a range of colours; Sandstone (most popular), Camouflage - printed onto Sandstone or Ivy Green. Cotton is ONLY available in one colour - Natural cotton.

The Original Bugshirt® Elite Edition - Camouflage

 

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How the “Elite Edition” differs from the “Original” Bugshirt®.

 

  • The zip has been moved from the bottom edge of the face mesh to the top, with the addition of two sliders. This is so it can be opened just a tiny bit; to look clearly through binoculars whilst preventing biting insects getting to you; and  because we've used one zip with two sliders, and not two zips, you can choose where the opening will be - maybe top dead centre (ideal for binoculars) or on one side so you can eat or drink.

  • An adjusting cord has been added to the back of the hood to accommodate all neck lengths, and the hood can be pulled back off your face if it blocks your peripheral vision. Used together these features permit the wearer to expose their face whilst keeping the rest of their body protected. (see picture), and to wear a hat / cap.

  • The Elite Edition has a ribbed cuff, but still retains the elastic cord adjusters at the wrist. This provides added comfort and maximum effectiveness at keeping blackflies, midges and ticks out.

  • An additional patch pocket with a velcro flap on the front of the shirt.

  • The shape of the sleeve has been modified to wrap the elbow more completely and prevent mosquitoes from attacking that vulnerable and tender spot.

  • The draw-string lock at the waist has been moved slightly to the left. as a result of user comments who thought it was too centred.

  • The"Elite Edition" is available in microfibre (3 colours) and cotton (Natural cotton only)