Both France and Germany have adopted new Gore-Tex rainsuits, with France picking up two different variants.
To the front is the ensemble initially developed for use by French Mountain Troops but now rolling out for the entire Infantry. Manufactured from a 3-layer Gore laminate, it features reinforcements on the trousers as well as an oversized hood to accommodate both a climbing helmet as well as the Felin helmet. Interestingly, they used a 2-layer laminate in the hood to make it drape better.
The uniform at the rear is made from a 2-layer Gore laminate and will be issued across the entire French military to non-Infantry and non-SOF.
This is Germany’s new wet weather suit for use by all the Infantry and SOF. Deemed a 2-layer plus, the laminate features a durable coating on the inside.