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GENUINE U.S. MILITARY ISSUE USGI ECWCS GEN II POLARTEC FLEECE Heavyweight Black Polartec Classic 300 • Size Large NSN 8415-01-461-8341 • NCED Military Contract Production VERY GOOD USED MILITARY SURPLUS
Genuine U.S. military ECWCS Generation II heavyweight black cold-weather fleece in very good overall serviceable condition.
The fleece body and reinforcement areas present well, while the zipper hardware shows normal service wear and several zipper pull tabs have been replaced with black cord pulls.
SELLER-ASSIGNED SURPLUS GRADE: B+ / VERY GOOD SERVICEABLE
This is a seller-assigned commercial surplus grade and is not an official U.S. Government condition code. The garment remains highly serviceable with normal prior-use wear, minor hardware finish wear, and replacement zipper pull cords.
IMPORTANT ZIPPER & PULL-TAB DISCLOSURE
This particular jacket uses IDEAL-branded zipper sliders. It does not use YKK-branded sliders.
The visible IDEAL zipper hardware shows light cosmetic finish wear / rubbing consistent with prior use.
Several zipper pull tabs have been replaced with black cord pull loops. These replacement pulls are not being represented as original factory pull tabs.
Please review the close-up photographs carefully for the exact zipper, slider, and pull-cord condition.
Exact Military Identification Official Nomenclature: Shirt, Cold Weather, Synthetic Fleece System: ECWCS Generation II NSN: 8415-01-461-8341 Size: Large Military Chest Range: 41–45 Inches Color: Black Material: 100% Polyester Fleece: Genuine Polartec Heavyweight Fleece Contractor Marking: NCED Approximate Production Era: Mid-2000s; exact manufacture date not confirmed from visible labels NCED Military-Contract Production
The sewn military identification label on this garment is marked NCED.
NCED was the National Center for Employment of the Disabled, an El Paso, Texas organization that manufactured military apparel and other products for the U.S. Government.
NCED was later renamed ReadyOne Industries. Because the exact contract-number/date portion is not visible on this individual garment, the seller is not representing a specific manufacture year.
Polartec Classic 300 Construction
The ECWCS Generation II synthetic-fleece shirt specification calls for heavyweight 100% polyester, double-sided fleece using Polartec Classic 300 Style 7587 pile or an approved equivalent.
The specification identifies the heavyweight fleece at approximately 10 ounces per square yard.
This particular jacket retains its genuine POLARTEC interior label, confirming branded Polartec fleece construction.
Original ECWCS Gen II Design Features
- Heavyweight double-sided Polartec fleece body
- Full-length front slide-fastener closure
- High fleece collar that provides additional neck coverage
- Nylon reinforcement across the upper back, shoulders, upper chest and elbows
- Zippered underarm ventilation openings
- Two lower zippered hand-warmer pockets
- Internal upper storage pockets
- Hook-and-loop adjustable wrist tabs
- Adjustable lower hem with elastic cord and side cord locks
- Designed as an insulating component of the U.S. military Extended Cold Weather Clothing System
Military Sizing SIZE LARGE • CHEST 41–45 INCHES
This is the original military label sizing. Military cold-weather garments are designed with layering in mind and may fit differently from contemporary commercial jackets. Buyers should compare the stated chest range with their preferred fit.
Detailed Condition Assessment
Overall fleece: Very good used-surplus appearance. The fleece retains substantial pile and loft with normal mild compression from prior use and storage.
Exterior: No obvious major holes, burns, large tears, or major structural seam failures were observed in the supplied photographs.
Nylon reinforcement: Shoulder, upper-chest, upper-back and arm reinforcement panels appear intact with normal handling/service wear.
IDEAL zipper hardware: Original-style IDEAL-branded sliders are present. Several show light surface/finish wear consistent with normal use.
Zipper pull cords: Several zipper pull tabs have been replaced with black cord loops. Replacement cord pulls are clearly visible in the photographs and are not represented as original factory pulls.
Cuffs: Both hook-and-loop wrist adjustment tabs are present and appear serviceable.
Hem adjustment: Elastic hem drawcords and cord locks remain present.
Interior: Interior fleece and visible mesh/storage areas appear generally clean and intact in the photographed areas.
Labels: Military size/NSN label and genuine Polartec label remain present and readable.
CONDITION SUMMARY
- Genuine used U.S. military surplus
- Very good fleece pile and overall presentation
- Light wear to IDEAL zipper-slider finishes
- Several zipper pull tabs replaced with black cord pulls
- Normal light service/storage wear
- No obvious major structural garment damage observed in supplied photographs
EXACT JACKET SHOWN All photographs show the exact fleece included with this purchase. Please enlarge and review all photographs, especially the close-ups of the IDEAL zipper hardware, replacement cord pull tabs, Polartec label, military sizing label, cuffs, reinforcement panels and interior. Included
One genuine USGI ECWCS Generation II black Polartec cold-weather fleece, Size Large, exactly as photographed.
No outer shell, trousers, insignia, patches, hat, gloves, or additional military clothing is included.
USPS Ground Advantage Shipping
The fleece will be folded and securely packed to protect the garment and zipper hardware during transit.
Ships via USPS Ground Advantage. Shipping cost and estimated delivery are displayed through the shipping calculator.
GENUINE USGI ECWCS GEN II POLARTEC FLEECE Large • Chest 41–45 • Black • Polartec Classic 300 NSN 8415-01-461-8341 • NCED • IDEAL Zippers Light Zipper Wear + Replacement Cord Pull Tabs Disclosed
