The Shield Job Shirt
The Shield job shirt is a heavyweight cotton-blend fleece with a quarter zip and a chin guard that keeps the zipper off your chin and neck. Pick the self collar or the lined twill collar with Tek3 elbow patches. It has mic pockets at the shoulder seams, a chest tab for a mic clip and takes embroidery and screen printing.
Shield, Twill CollarXS to 5XL
Shield, Self CollarTall sizes
Shield Hooded Job ShirtHand warmer pocketsElbeco job shirts are uniform outerwear, not flame-resistant turnout gear. Compare the shirts.
Which Elbeco Shirt Fits Your Uniform?
The Elbeco shirts we carry, side by side. Click a shirt for colors and sizes.
| Shirt | Fabric | Closure | Comms features | Sizes we list |
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| UFX Short Sleeve Tactical Polo | Stretch knit, Nano Moisture Wicking, antimicrobial | Polo placket | Underarm mesh vents | XS to 8XL, 11 colors |
| Shield Job Shirt, Twill Collar | Heavyweight cotton-blend fleece | Quarter zip, chin guard | Shoulder mic pockets, chest mic tab | XS to 5XL, navy |
| Shield Job Shirt, Self Collar (Tall) | Heavyweight cotton-blend fleece | Quarter zip, chin guard | Shoulder mic pockets, chest mic tab | L to 4XL tall, navy |
| Shield Hooded Job Shirt | Cotton-blend fleece | Zip with chin guard, hood | Mic loop, interior shoulder wire openings | XS to 6XL, midnight navy |
| Performance Quarter Zip Job Shirt | 4-way stretch polyester microfleece, fluid repellent | Quarter zip | XS to 5XL, navy | |
| Performance Full Zip Job Shirt | 4-way stretch polyester microfleece, fluid repellent | Full zip | XS to 5XL, navy |
Sizes and colors are as listed on our product pages.
Elbeco FAQ
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Who makes Elbeco uniforms?
Elbeco started in 1907 when the Lurio brothers bought a shirt factory in Reading, Pennsylvania; the Elbeco name comes from Lurio Brothers Company. LION bought the Elbeco brand in 2022 and kept the Elbeco name and its Reading offices.
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What is the difference between the Shield and Performance job shirts?
The Shield job shirt is a heavyweight cotton-blend fleece with a chin guard, shoulder mic pockets and a chest mic tab. The Performance job shirt is a 4-way stretch polyester microfleece that is breathable, fluid repellent and fade resistant, in a quarter zip or full zip.
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Does the Shield job shirt work with a radio mic?
Yes. The Shield job shirt has mic pockets at the shoulder seams and a tab at the center of the chest for a mic clip. The Shield Hooded job shirt has a mic loop and interior shoulder openings to route a communications wire.
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Can I add our department patch or name to an Elbeco job shirt?
Yes. Elbeco job shirts accept embroidery and screen printing. Order the shirts here and ask us about adding your department logo, name or rank.
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What is the Elbeco UFX tactical polo made for?
The UFX short sleeve tactical polo gives a uniform look with stretch for range of motion. Its Nano Moisture Wicking pulls sweat off the body, antimicrobial treatment fights odor, and underarm mesh vents add airflow. We list it in 11 colors and sizes XS to 8XL.
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Are Elbeco job shirts flame resistant?
No. The Shield and Performance job shirts are station and uniform outerwear, not FR or NFPA-rated gear. Do not wear them as turnout gear or in place of FR clothing.
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Where can I buy Elbeco?
You can buy Elbeco at The Public Safety Store, For the Brave Behind the Badge, a firefighter-owned store and an authorized Elbeco dealer. We carry Elbeco Shield and Performance job shirts and the UFX short sleeve tactical polo. Every order is backed by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.