Panzer nut Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hi This has allways confused me a little as to the designation of the mid 80's dpm Some sources claim it is 1984 pattern yet every one I talk to say its 85 pattern. So is it 85 pattern or 84 pattern DPM. Your thoughts please ta Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret1958uk Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 What does the label say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer nut Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Its not what the label says, it what it does not say the question is is what i know as 85 pattern realy 84 pattern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I am fairly sure I first saw it at the start of 85 (being worn by a QM's clothing storeman). I have just had a look in the label and I can confirm that it does not give either date. I'd suspect it is 84 pattern because it was when it was designed but universally known as 85 pattern cos that's when it appeared in the QM's Clothing Store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob8066 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 It's 85 pattern, it has sewn on buttons & single line of sewing around the pockets. In a great design addition it falls apart. Hence Soldier 95 came along with the Canadian type buttons. Much superior made. Then Soldier 2000 as above, but in ripstop material that wears too quickly and is inferior to S95. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 It's 85 pattern, it has sewn on buttons & single line of sewing around the pockets. In a great design addition it falls apart. Hence Soldier 95 came along with the Canadian type buttons. Much superior made. Then Soldier 2000 as above, but in ripstop material that wears too quickly and is inferior to S95. Hope this helps I have also seen 94 pattern which was identical to 84 / 85 pattern but made in ripstop. Evidently a short-term solution that was quickly lost under the CS 95 rollout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob8066 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 There is alot of SCRDE trials clothing out there which is a mix of Garbadene or Ripstop patterns. All trialled and sometimes used before the introduction of S95 then later S2000. The ripstop & the tea bag clothing never has been popular with regulars as its not durable. Also style can vary on the contractor & issue time. This stuff can sit on shelves for ages then suddenly get handed out prior to deploying. Remember 'stores are for storing'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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