Sports shirts from Recon Company – functional shirts for training, duty and operations

A sports shirt used for duty sports must perform better than a standard training shirt. Hours of physical exertion, changing conditions, weekly washing cycles: if you don’t take this into account, you’ll be reaching for a new shirt after just two months. At Recon Company, we select our range of performance shirts using the same standards we apply to procurement projects for public authorities. For over 30 years, we’ve known which shirts truly meet the demands of day-to-day duty.

The material makes all the difference: synthetics, cotton or blended fabrics

Synthetic sports shirts made from polyester or polyamide dry quickly, retain their shape and colour even after numerous washes, and reliably wick sweat away from the body. This makes them the standard choice for intensive physical training and physically demanding sessions. Cotton shirts are comfortable to wear, but they absorb sweat rather than wicking it away – a problem during prolonged physical activity whilst in uniform. Blended fabrics made from cotton and polyester often offer the best compromise: they feel less like synthetic fabrics, yet still provide sufficient moisture management for day-to-day use.

Fit and cut for duty and training

Tight-fitting sports shirts with compression properties support the muscles during prolonged exertion and prevent the fabric from bunching up under equipment or a harness. Looser cuts offer greater freedom of movement and are better suited to mixed sessions combining sport and marching. Anyone who trains whilst wearing a body armour plate will notice the difference between a shirt designed for sport and one with a tactical design: flat seams on the shoulders and side seams prevent pressure points, which become a real problem after an hour.

Tactical sports shirts: combat shirts or classic functional shirts

Tactical sports shirts and combat shirts offer more than classic functional shirts: Velcro fastenings for rank insignia or unit patches, reinforced elbow areas and cuts designed with comfort under body armour in mind. For purely on-duty fitness training without tactical equipment, a high-quality functional shirt with good moisture management is entirely sufficient. The decision depends on your operational profile: those who train regularly in full gear should invest a little more and will get longer-lasting wear.

Our range: Tried and tested in everyday service

We stock sports shirts from brands such as Under Armour, Helikon, Pentagon, Clawgear and other manufacturers whom we know well from our long-standing collaboration. The range extends from quick-drying training shirts for daily physical training to tactical shirts for use under body armour or a carrying system. Anyone wishing to build a complete layering system will find suitable functional base layers and functional base trousers listed immediately below.

• Quick-drying synthetic functional shirt : Keeps you dry even during intensive physical training, withstands frequent washing without losing its shape.
• Compression properties in the cut stabilise the muscles during long periods of exertion and prevent chafing under the harness.
• Designed as a tactical sports shirt with a Velcro fastening: securely holds badges and patches, and lies flat against the body under the plate carrier.
• Blended fabric of cotton and polyester: Comfortable to wear for light training sessions, yet provides sufficient moisture management for everyday duty.
• Flat seams on the shoulders and sides: no pressure points under a rucksack or carrying system, even after several hours under load.

Recon Company – expert advice backed by 30 years of field experience

Our team can advise you on choosing the right sports shirt, either online or in person at our shop in Salzgitter. We know the difference between a shirt for club sports and one that will last six months in day-to-day service.

• For police forces and their families: a discount for public sector staff available on request
• Emergency services personnel worldwide can contact us via field post
• Direct expert advice from the Recon Team, by telephone, email or in-store in Salzgitter
• ISO 9001 certified: audited quality processes for procurement and order fulfilment