Rust Camo Shirt 243 brings the same rugged, oxidised colour treatment to another calibre reference, a full-colour sublimated camo shirt built for hunters who know their rifles as well as their terrain.
Manufactured from 100% moisture management polyester fabric, breathable and UV-resistant for long days outdoors. The dye sublimation print bonds permanently into the fabric, so the rust-toned camo stays sharp and colourfast wash after wash.
Full edge-to-edge coverage means the design holds up through repeated use, harsh sun, and regular washing without cracking, peeling, or fading over time.
Available in sizes from Kiddies right through to Adult 9XL, so the whole family or hunting group can wear the same design together.
The .243 is a well-known calibre among South African hunters, particularly for smaller game, and this shirt speaks directly to that community. The rust tones give it an earthy, weathered look that suits real fieldwork.
It works for the hunter, the farmer, or anyone who identifies with the bushveld lifestyle.
The oxidised, weathered rust tone reads differently from a standard green or brown camo pattern: it evokes old rifle barrels, farm equipment, and the kind of well-used gear that has actually spent time in the field rather than looking fresh out of a packet. For hunters who take pride in experience over appearance, that weathered look carries real meaning.
The same full-colour sublimation process and performance fabric used across the rest of the catalogue applies here too, so the quality is identical regardless of which calibre reference is chosen.
Wash on a cool machine cycle and hang or drip dry rather than tumble drying on high heat to keep the print looking sharp after repeated trips into the field. The dye sublimation process bonds the colour into the fibres rather than sitting on top of them, so it resists cracking, fading, and sun damage far better than a screen-printed alternative.
Wear it in the bush, on the farm, or anywhere the outdoor lifestyle calls for it. It holds up to long days in the sun, dust, and thorn scrub, and the kind of rough, repeated use real outdoor gear genuinely needs to survive out in the field.
It also makes a genuinely solid gift for the hunter in your life who takes their calibre choice seriously and wants gear that reflects that.
Fit runs true to size across the range, with enough room through the shoulders for a full day of movement whether you are tracking, sitting in a hide, or working around the farm.
Delivery nationwide runs through trusted courier partners including DSV, so wherever in South Africa the next hunting trip takes you, this shirt gets there in good time.
Running a hunting group who want matching shirts across different calibre references? We handle bulk orders with a straightforward turnaround. Every Rust Camo Shirt | 243 goes through the same quality process as the rest of the catalogue before it leaves our facility.
It also works well as everyday farm wear beyond hunting season, given the durable fabric and understated colour palette that does not stand out in a way brighter camo prints sometimes do.
The rust colourway also pairs well with the plain camo and leaf-pattern ranges elsewhere in the catalogue if you want variety across a full hunting wardrobe without repeating the same look every trip.
Want this design for your group or a bulk order? Visit our Shirt range or our Custom Designs page. Collect directly from our factory at Plot 28, Kameeldrift, Brits, North West, 0250, or get it delivered nationwide via DSV.
Every Rust Camo Shirt is built the Odyssey Apparel way: full-colour, permanent, and made for real use.
"On backorder" means that we don't keep the specific item in stock and need to manufacture it. Our orders typically take two to three weeks due to our queue system.
Generally, our orders go out within two weeks. We sometimes get them done within a week. In some cases, it might take a little longer, depending on your order and how busy we might be at the time. We work on a queue system, first in first out.
We offer in house shipping (DSV), charged at a flat rate nationwide, but you may choose to send your own courier or collect from our premises yourself, just choose the local pickup option.
We can do custom designs, and we are really good at it too. Send our team a Whatsapp message at 0827550464 with regards to your design.
| Size | Half Chest (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | 27 | 38 |
| 2-3 | 30 | 42 |
| 4-5 | 33 | 49 |
| 6-7 | 37 | 54 |
| 8-9 | 40 | 58 |
| 10-11 | 41 | 59 |
| XS | 42 | 64 |
| S | 48 | 69 |
| M | 51 | 71 |
| L | 56 | 73 |
| XL | 60 | 75 |
| 2XL | 65 | 79 |
| 3XL | 70 | 87 |
| 4XL | 72 | 89 |
| 5XL | 75 | 91 |
| 6XL | 78 | 99 |
| 7XL | 79 | 99 |
| 8XL | 81 | 99 |
| 9XL | 85 | 99 |
| Size | Half Chest (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | 27 | 38 |
| 2-3 | 30 | 42 |
| 4-5 | 33 | 49 |
| 6-7 | 37 | 54 |
| 8-9 | 40 | 58 |
| 10-11 | 41 | 59 |
| XS | 42 | 64 |
| S | 48 | 69 |
| M | 51 | 71 |
| L | 56 | 73 |
| XL | 60 | 75 |
| 2XL | 65 | 79 |
| 3XL | 70 | 87 |
| 4XL | 72 | 89 |
| 5XL | 75 | 91 |
| 6XL | 78 | 99 |
| 7XL | 79 | 99 |
| 8XL | 81 | 99 |
| 9XL | 85 | 99 |
| Size | Bust | Wasit | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 40cm | 36cm | 84cm |
| Small | 43cm | 39cm | 90cm |
| Medium | 45cm | 41cm | 95cm |
| Large (2 Panels) | 48cm | 44cm | 98cm |
| XLarge (2 Panels) | 51cm | 47cm | 100cm |
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