Royal Air Force RAF PTI Sleeveless Training Vest – White & Blue

Royal Air Force PTI sleeveless training vest in white with contrasting RAF blue trim.

A distinctive piece of older RAF physical-training clothing, featuring a lightweight sleeveless design, blue edging around the neck and arm openings, and an option of embroidered RAF insignia pocket to the chest or plain.

These vests have strong crossover appeal as both military surplus and retro sportswear, making them suitable for collectors, vintage styling, gym wear, displays or general casual use. Comparable examples are commonly described as RAF PTI vests and date from the later 20th-century/modern surplus period.

Features

• Royal Air Force PTI pattern
• White body
• RAF blue neck and arm trim
• Sleeveless training design
• Chest pocket with embroidered RAF insignia
• Lightweight construction
• Traditional military physical-training garment
• Retro British military sportswear styling

Individual examples may vary slightly in manufacturer, shade, insignia detail, labels and production period.

Condition

New / Unissued – Unused surplus with no meaningful evidence of previous wear. Minor storage marks may still be present.

Like New – Excellent condition with minimal evidence of previous use.

Grade 1 – Good used, fully serviceable condition. May show light marks, minor fading, previous laundering or other normal signs of wear.

Grade 2 – More heavily used but still serviceable. May show noticeable marks, staining, fading, stretched areas or greater cosmetic wear.

Unserviceable – Major tears, substantial staining or significant damage making the garment unsuitable for normal wear.

Sizing

These RAF PTI vests are commonly marked by chest measurement in centimetres.

Examples include:

• 81 cm – approx. 32" chest
• 86 cm – approx. 34" chest
• 92 cm – approx. 36" chest
• 97 cm – approx. 38" chest
• 102 cm – approx. 40" chest

Some examples fit relatively slim compared with modern casual clothing, so customers should use the original military measurement wherever possible. Comparable 102 cm examples have been measured at around a 40–41" chest.

Need help choosing your size? View The Old Kitbag Military Size Guide.