You’ve asked for it for years, and it’s finally here and does not disappoint. Forgeline Solutions, manufacturers of the Program of Record US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) clothing system, has launched a new website and it is one of the most comprehensive I have seen.
It engages from the moment you first open the link with a combination of great videos and background information.
As I’ve mentioned, the content is extensive, it includes a section Berry Compliance, some company history, and delves into the materials and what they do. I’d like to point out that this stuff is Berry Compliant to the letter and not “Made In America” which can include non-US sourced materials.
What I think Forgeline has done better than anyone else, right out of the gate, they attacked air permeability, or airflow control, with their choices of fabrics and design. They also acknowledged it from the first discussions we had regarding the Military Alpine Recce System some five years ago.
I’m also quite pleased that they have shared some of my early stories on the Lost Arrow Project and MARS as well as their production partner Peckham industries. If you’re unfamiliar with the company or the program, you should delve into them for some deep background.
The website also includes information on upcoming trade shows as well as the various veteran nonprofits for line supports.
This is not an ecomm website but rather a means for Forgeline Solutions to educate consumers and keep them abreast of what they are up to. While those with a gov email address can download a catalog, you don’t need to because all of the data is right there on the website.
The site hosts all of their clothing. And allows you to drill down to the category and then individual garment.
The website is very informative and easy to navigate. Check it out and make sure you watch the videos. They are great!
And be sure to visit with Forgeline Solutions during Modern Day Marine, next week in Washington, DC, and the following week at SOF Week in the SOF Select Pavilion, May 6-8.
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The uniforms are awful. The cold weather isn’t the worst, but is behind other brands. Wet weather is terrible, zipper construction fails in cold temperatures and render jackets useless.
Trouser pockets are poorly sized and thought out. Button fly is too tight and impossible to manipulate in kit. Knee pads are some of the silliest designed and shaped. Trouser cuts are the worst of any tactical pant. Only brand I’ve seen that every owner blows out the groin area regardless of leg size. For your talk on airflow, how about talking about how thick and hot the L9 field and combat pants are.
Couple this with Patagonia poor service and silly corporate games to distance themselves from government contracting.
I don’t know a single user who would choose Patagonia over Crye, Arcteryx, or even off brands. If it was up to the war fighter, the contract would be back to Crye in a heart beat. I’m surprised you have such high praise as this site is typically in line with the end users.
You read the article and you rant about Patagonia. Patagonia hasn’t owned the brand since 2022 which makes me question everything else you’ve written. And another thing, Crye has never held the PCU contract.
Nice website.
When will they hit the commercial market? Any chance of uploading the catalog?
I’am under the impression that they will eventually open up to the consumer..
Their site gives the option of 15 % off by joining their virtual community ..
Patagonia does not hate us, Private Randleman.
He just hates you.
Great company. They need to start enabling the average consumer to buy their products. Please think about it because there are many people in America and Europe who love your work.