Nordwind WR Anorak in Rhodesian Brushstroke (QILO x Field Ethos)






Nordwind WR Anorak in Rhodesian Brushstroke (QILO x Field Ethos)
Safari Collection Season V in collaboration with Field Ethos
The Nordwind WR (water resistant) series is an elevated line of performance-driven technical outerwear. Cut-and-sewn with uncompromising standards by the same production teams that create pieces for Arc’Teryx & Stone Glacier.
This Anorak & Jogger set is constructed of 4-way ripstop stretch shell with water repellant coating. The pieces feature silicone-dipped drawstring tips, YKK zippers, and PVC rubber-embossed logo patches.
4-Way Stretch with DWR Water Resistance 💧
Breathable
Zippered Front Kangaroo Pocket
Vented Flap Design for Air Flow
Mesh Body Lining, Satin Sleeve Lining
Silicone-Dipped Drawstring Tips
“QILO” PVC Square Rubber Logo Patch on Front Flap
“Field Ethos” PVC Rectangular Rubber Logo Patch on Back Flap
THE PATTERN:
Rhodesian Brushstroke is a brushstroke-type camouflage pattern used by the Rhodesian Security Forces from 1965 until its replacement by a vertical lizard stripe in 1980.
It was the default camouflage appearing on battledress of the Rhodesian Army and British South Africa Police, although used in smaller quantities by INTAF personnel. The design was also used on uniforms issued to South African Special Forces for clandestine operations. A similar pattern is fielded by the Zimbabwe National Army.
Rhodesian Brushstroke consists of large, contrasting, shapes tailored to break up the outline of an object. Like most disruptive camouflage, the pattern is dependent on countershading, using hues with high-intensity contrast or noticeable differences in chromaticity.
TRIALS: While developing a new disruptive camouflage pattern in the 2000, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) evaluated Rhodesian Brushstroke as one of the three best military camouflage patterns previously developed, along with Canadian Pattern (CADPAT) and Tiger Stripe. None of the three patterns were adopted because the USMC desired a more distinctive design.
Athletic/Fitted - order one size up if you’re in between standard sizes.