CCE camouflage combat trousers, sateen – French Army
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CCE Satin Combat Trousers – French Army Issue
The CCE satin combat trousers are an authentic piece of French military issue, designed for real operational conditions. Unlike ripstop, the cotton/polyester satin fabric offers a smoother feel against the skin and slides more easily over a thermal base layer—a concrete advantage during long missions, marches, or periods of prolonged surveillance. This is not a civilian replica: it is new military gear, sourced from official government stock.
Military Technical Specifications
- CCE cotton/polyester satin fabric: resistance to wear and friction, increased long-term comfort, Centre Europe camouflage for European woodland and semi-urban environments.
- Integrated removable knee pads: protection when firing from cover, overcoming obstacles, or moving through urban or wooded zones.
- Official suspenders included: stable support under body armor, combat jackets, or heavy backpacks.
- Reinforced seat and crotch: designed to withstand prolonged combat positions (kneeling, crouching, running).
- Lateral cargo pockets: quick access to gear (magazines, IFAK, tactical flashlight, GPS, radio).
- Lower leg tightening: tucked neatly into ranger boots or combat boots, without play or snagging.
- French military cut: high waist, loose in the thigh, fitted at the lower leg — designed for movement under heavy equipment.
Satin vs. Ripstop: what is the difference in the field?
- Satin is softer to the touch and slides better over a base layer, ideal for long-duration missions and cooler seasons.
- Ripstop is lighter and more tear-resistant, preferred for operations in very rough terrain or in high heat.
- Both are authentic, official French Army models.
Operational and Practical Uses
- Military training, operational reserves, physical training in uniform
- Milsim airsoft and tactical reenactment
- Driven hunting, surveillance, moving through wooded terrain
- Bushcraft, survival, demanding field trips in cool weather
- Collectors of authentic French military gear
TTA Size Chart – French Combat Trousers
The TTA (Tenue de Travail de l’Armée) sizing system combines the waist size in cm and the stature (C/M/L). This double reference avoids errors between width and leg length, which is crucial for operational gear.
- C = Short — stature 1.60 m to 1.70 m
- M = Medium — stature 1.70 m to 1.80 m
- L = Long — stature 1.80 m to 1.90 m
| TTA Size | Waist size | Stature | Approx. EU Equivalent |
| 85/92C | 85–92 cm | 1.60–1.70 m | M short / 40–42 |
| 85/92M | 85–92 cm | 1.70–1.80 m | M–L / 40–42 |
| 85/92L | 85–92 cm | 1.80–1.90 m | M–L long / 40–42 |
| 93/100C | 93–100 cm | 1.60–1.70 m | L short / 44–46 |
| 93/100M | 93–100 cm | 1.70–1.80 m | L / 44–46 |
| 93/100L | 93–100 cm | 1.80–1.90 m | L long / 44–46 |
| 101/108C | 101–108 cm | 1.60–1.70 m | XL short / 48–50 |
| 101/108M | 101–108 cm | 1.70–1.80 m | XL / 48–50 |
| 101/108L | 101–108 cm | 1.80–1.90 m | XL long / 48–50 |
| 109/116C | 109–116 cm | 1.60–1.70 m | XXL short / 52–54 |
| 109/116M | 109–116 cm | 1.70–1.80 m | XXL / 52–54 |
| 109/116L | 109–116 cm | 1.80–1.90 m | XXL long / 52–54 |
| 117/124C | 117–124 cm | 1.60–1.70 m | 3XL short / 56–58 |
| 117/124M | 117–124 cm | 1.70–1.80 m | 3XL / 56–58 |
| 117/124L | 117–124 cm | 1.80–1.90 m | 3XL long / 56–58 |
If you are between two sizes, choose the larger size to maintain freedom of movement under equipment.
Why choose authentic CCE satin combat trousers?
Civilian copies reproduce the appearance of CCE, but not its performance or durability. These issue satin trousers are designed and tested for the real operational conditions of the French Army. Every piece offered is brand new, sourced from military stock, and unworn.