{"product_id":"zero-alpha-designs-head-and-shoulders-leaf-suit","title":"Zero Alpha Designs Head and Shoulders Leaf Suit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA leaf suit solves the same problem as a ghillie suit by a different route. Where a ghillie hangs hessian strands to break your outline into grass-like texture, a leaf suit builds it from hundreds of individually laser-cut fabric leaves, layered over each other so they sit proud of the base and throw their own shadows. In broadleaf woodland, hedgerow and scrub, where the background is made of leaf shapes rather than grass stems, that reads more convincingly than strands do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the head and shoulders piece: a hood and a short cape covering the shoulders, which is the part of you that stays visible when the ground itself is already hiding your legs and torso. It is built on Zero Alpha's hand-dyed mesh, a breathable open backing dyed in-house so the colour varies naturally across the panel rather than sitting flat. The 3D leaves are layered over the top and hand-dyed hessian is worked in among them, so you get leaf shapes and strand texture in the same garment. Elastic loops throughout let you push local foliage in on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one size, made to fit most builds across the head and shoulders, and comes in two schemes: Summer runs lighter and greener for spring and summer cover, Autumn runs into deeper browns and russets for woodland later in the year. Each one is built to order in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff8e6; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe photographs show more than this listing covers. Please read this before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth images show a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete leaf suit\u003c\/strong\u003e laid out on a floor: a sleeved jacket, plus a separate pair of leg chaps. \u003cstrong\u003eThis listing is the head and shoulders piece only\u003c\/strong\u003e - the hood and a short cape over the shoulders. No sleeves, no torso, no legs. Zero Alpha's own note on this product describes the photograph as a mid-length cape, which is not right either. Until they supply photographs of the head and shoulders build on its own, treat these images as an accurate picture of the materials, the leaf system and the colours, and not of this garment's cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff8e6; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a bespoke build, and the order notes matter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is made to order, not held in stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero Alpha's stated lead time is up to 4-5 weeks, because your suit is built by hand after you place the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTell them how full you want it, and what you are blending into.\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard build is a base to work from rather than a finished thicket. Buyers who expect a dense suit and say nothing have found the delivered garment lighter than they pictured; buyers who specify get what they wanted. Use the order notes: say whether you want it dense or sparse, name your ground and name your season. Photographs of the ground help most of all. Colour, tone and leaf density vary from one build to the next, which is inherent to a handmade product rather than a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f4f6f8; border-left: 4px solid #cf632e; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing a length:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zero-alpha-designs-mid-cape-leaf-suit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMid Cape Leaf Suit\u003c\/a\u003e carries the same leaf system down over the torso, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zero-alpha-designs-full-cape-leaf-suit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull Cape Leaf Suit\u003c\/a\u003e is the longest of the three. If you would rather have hessian strands than leaves, the same lengths exist in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zero-alpha-designs-head-and-shoulders-ghillie-suit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHead and Shoulders Ghillie Suit\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zero-alpha-designs-mid-cape-ghillie-suit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMid Cape\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zero-alpha-designs-full-cape-ghillie-suit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull Cape\u003c\/a\u003e. To hide the kit around your position as well, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zero-alpha-designs-hide-sheet-2m-x-1-5m\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHide Sheet 2m x 1.5m\u003c\/a\u003e is garnished in the hand-dyed hessian of the ghillie capes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead and Shoulders Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e - Hood and a short cape, with no sleeves, torso or legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3D Laser-Cut Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e - Multi-layered leaf system that sits proud and casts its own shadow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Dyed Mesh Base\u003c\/strong\u003e - Breathable open backing dyed in-house for natural colour variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHessian Worked In\u003c\/strong\u003e - Leaf shapes and strand texture in the same garment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElastic Vegetation Loops\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dress it with local foliage on the ground you are working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Colour Schemes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Summer for lighter green cover, Autumn for deeper browns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne Size Fits All\u003c\/strong\u003e - Universal fit across the head and shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in the United Kingdom\u003c\/strong\u003e - Built to order by Zero Alpha Designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadleaf Woodland and Hedgerow\u003c\/strong\u003e - Leaf shapes match a leaf background better than strands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShooting From Behind Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e - Breaks up the only part of you the ground does not hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Photography and Birdwatching\u003c\/strong\u003e - Light enough to wear for hours in a hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirsoft and Milsim\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cover that does not foul a rifle, a carrier or a pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"responsive-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero Alpha Designs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead and Shoulders Leaf Suit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3D Leaf Concealment Shroud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHood and Shoulders Only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-Dyed Breathable Mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGarnish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3D Laser-Cut Leaves · Hand-Dyed Hessian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVegetation Loops\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, Elastic Loops Throughout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColour Schemes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer · Autumn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne Size Fits All\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBuild\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBespoke, Made to Order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLead Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4-5 Weeks from Order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero Alpha Designs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero Alpha Designs do not publish a stated warranty period for this range. As with everything we sell, your statutory rights under the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 apply in full: goods must be as described, fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality. If something is wrong with your suit, contact sales@taskoutdoor.co.uk with your order number and photographs of the fault and we will take it up with Zero Alpha on your behalf. Please note that because each piece is hand-built to order, variation in colour, leaf density and finish between one suit and another is a normal feature of the product rather than a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a camouflage garment and nothing more. It is designed to assist with visual concealment only and offers no protection against injury, heat, flame, ballistic threats or environmental hazards. Hessian, jute and the fabric leaves will burn readily, so keep the suit well away from open flames, stoves, vehicle exhausts and any other source of high heat. Inspect it before every use, follow the care instructions supplied with the garment, and bear in mind that a hood and garnish around your head reduce peripheral vision and hearing. Safe use of this product is the responsibility of the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Note on Infrared, Night Vision and Thermal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero Alpha describe this suit as using infrared-reducing materials. They publish no test data, rating or standard behind that, so we cannot tell you how much reduction it gives or how it was measured, and we are not going to put a number on it that nobody has measured. What we can be clear about is the distinction. An infrared-reflective treatment is aimed at image-intensifier night vision, which amplifies reflected near-infrared light. Thermal imaging is a different technology: it reads the heat a body emits, and no garnish layer, leaf or fabric treatment conceals a warm body from it. Buy this as visual camouflage. If defeating night vision or thermal matters to your use, ask us first and we will put the question to Zero Alpha directly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zero Alpha Designs","offers":[{"title":"Summer","offer_id":53342385602827,"sku":"sku-55194448822655","price":169.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Autumn","offer_id":53342385635595,"sku":"sku-55194448855423","price":169.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/0007\/0155\/files\/WhatsAppImage2025-02-26at21.39.28_7850dcae.jpg?v=1788531822","url":"https:\/\/taskoutdoor.co.uk\/products\/zero-alpha-designs-head-and-shoulders-leaf-suit","provider":"Task Outdoor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}