Clothing
Our military clothing section brings together the Rothco uniform-style, tactical and training apparel we carry, sorted so you can get to the right rack fast. It covers six-pocket BDU pants and cargo shorts, tactical duty and work pants, EMT pants, ECWCS base layers and thermal underwear, PT shirts and shorts, and a deep run of shirts, hoodies and polos.
Start with the section that fits the job:
- Pants: BDU pants, tactical pants, EMT pants and BDU and cargo shorts.
- Shirts: T-shirts, hoodies, polos, flannels and sweaters, and tactical shirts.
- Layering systems and underwear: ECWCS Gen III silk weight and mid-weight layers, thermal knits, a union suit and moisture-wicking boxers.
- Performance and training: Army and Marines PT T-shirts, Ranger PT shorts, sweatpants and women's camo leggings.
Most pieces come in several camo patterns and solid colors, and many styles include kids' and women's cuts, so one order can outfit a whole family, team or unit event.
A note for service members: everything here is commercial Rothco clothing, not issue. A few commercial items are allowed with the uniform under DA PAM 670-1, such as silk weight moisture-wicking undershirts under the combat coat. Most of this section, including BDU and tactical pants, older PT looks and printed tees, is for training, off-duty and civilian wear. The guide below explains where the lines are.
How to Choose Military Clothing for the Way You Use It
Military clothing covers a lot of ground, so sort your needs by activity before you sort by pattern.
Field, Range and Airsoft Days
Durable camo is the priority. BDU pants with reinforced knees and seat, a matching shirt from our tactical shirts, and BDU shorts for hot weather cover most outdoor days. Pick a pattern for your terrain, or a solid color if your team or field has a dress code.
Work, Security and EMS Shifts
For a uniform look without camo, go to tactical pants such as the Tactical Duty, P.S.T. and Performance Series Patrol styles, or to EMT pants built around medical gear. Pair them with a moisture-wicking security or tactical polo from our polos.
Cold Weather
Build from the skin out. A silk weight or mid-weight ECWCS layer from layering systems and underwear manages sweat, a fleece or sweater adds warmth, and a shell from our outerwear section blocks wind and rain.
Workouts and PT
Our performance and training section holds PT T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, leggings and sports bras for daily training and fitness test prep.
Military Clothing Sizing and Fit
Rothco cuts much of its military clothing on a roomy, issue-style pattern meant to fit over base layers and move with gear. If you sit between sizes in a uniform-style shirt or pant, the larger size usually layers better. Performance pieces like leggings, compression shorts and base layers fit close by design, so order your true size. Pants list waist and often inseam; check the size chart on each product page before you order, since cuts vary between styles.
Military Clothing and Uniform Regulations
Many of our customers serve, so here is how commercial clothing lines up with the rules, starting with the Army's AR 670-1 and DA PAM 670-1.
What the Duty Uniform Requires
AR 670-1, paragraph 4-2, lists the combat uniform as a coat, trousers, undershirt, undergarments, belt, socks, boots and headgear, and DA PAM 670-1, paragraph 4-1, makes the ACU and Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform in OCP the daily work and field uniform. Paragraph 4-7 puts the burden on anyone who buys uniform items commercially to make sure they meet military specifications. Commercial BDU, digital and tactical pants are not substitutes for issue combat trousers; the Army retired the UCP digital pattern on October 1, 2019.
Where Commercial Items Fit
The regulation does make room for some commercial pieces. DA PAM 670-1 allows silk weight moisture-wicking undershirts under the combat coat in place of the tan 499 undershirt (para 4-7), commercial brief or boxer drawers in neutral colors (para 20-32), and plain black spandex shorts under the Army Physical Fitness Uniform trunks (para 10-6). Each category page in this section explains the rules that apply to its products.
Other Services
The Air Force and Space Force follow DAFI 36-2903, the Marine Corps follows MCO 1020.34H and the Navy follows NAVPERS 15665J, each with its own PT and undergarment rules. Unit and command policies can always be stricter than the regulation, so check with your chain of command before wearing anything new in formation.
Finishing the Kit
Clothing is only part of a loadout. Round it out with boots or running shoes from our footwear section and jackets, vests and rain gear from outerwear.