The embroidery
Mil-Spec and Restricted: standard embroidery, up to six flat thread colours from a fixed set of fifteen. Where there's a fade, it moves in visible steps. Mil-Spec pieces are about 6 cm, Restricted about 7 cm: small and clean on the chest.
Classified, Covert and ★ Gold: unlimited-colour embroidery. A single white thread is dyed as it stitches, so fades blend smoothly, the way a Prism Fade blade goes from mint to violet. These pieces are about 8 cm on the chest. Gold pieces use a gold fade, not metallic thread.
The tiers
- Mil-Spec — core line, no limit.
- Restricted — 500 made per design.
- Classified — 100 made. Hoodies with a small Classified tag under the collar.
- Covert — 25 made. Inspect card printed on the back.
- ★ Gold — 10 made. Gold fade, gold-framed inspect card.
When a run sells out, that design is never stitched again.
Shipping
We ship to EU countries. Every piece is embroidered after you order it, usually within 2 to 5 working days, then shipped from our production partner in the EU. Delivery takes 3 to 6 working days after that. Shipping is €6.50 per order and free from €100. No customs inside the EU, prices include VAT.
Returns and faults
Each piece is made for you, so we don't take back pieces for a change of mind or a wrong size. We fix every real fault for free: write to us within 14 days of delivery with your order number and a photo. Full details in our refund policy.
Size guide
Measured flat, in cm. Width is armpit to armpit.
Oversized tee (AS Colour 5082)
| Size | Width | Length | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 51 | 70.5 | 23 |
| M | 55 | 74 | 24 |
| L | 59 | 77.5 | 24 |
| XL | 63 | 81 | 26 |
| 2XL | 67 | 84.5 | 27 |
Premium hoodie (Cotton Heritage M2580)
| Size | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 50.8 | 68.6 |
| M | 53.3 | 71.1 |
| L | 58.4 | 73.7 |
| XL | 63.5 | 76.2 |
| 2XL | 67.3 | 78.7 |
FAQ
Is this official Counter-Strike merch?
No. covertCLO is an independent brand inspired by the game's rarity system. It isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Valve, and every design is our own.
Will a sold-out design come back?
No. Mil-Spec stays in stock. Every other tier is a fixed run.
Why is a Mil-Spec fade in steps?
Standard thread can't blend. Smooth fades start at Classified.
Do you ship outside the EU?
Not yet.