Mechanix Wear is now offering MultiCam gloves. Currently, the popular Fastfit, Original, and M-Pact model gloves are available in MultiCam. A friend of ours recently got a hold of the MultiCam Fastfit and Original gloves and sent us photos which can be viewed below.
Original
Fastfit
The Mechanix Multcam line is currently available online and in stores.
One of our readers pointed out to us that the latest issue of the Australian Army News features the new General Purpose Jacket in AMCU camouflage. That one that folks said wasn’t going to happen when we posted a sneak peek.
You can check out the whole thing here: www.defence.gov.au/news/armynews/editions/1330/1330.pdf
Princeton, Florida – June 24, 2014 – TWN Industries, Inc., the leading water transfer printing film developer and equipment supplier, has joined forces with Tiger Stripe Products to release the anxiously awaited All Terrain Tiger™ hydrographic film pattern. ATT™ is a complete re-design of TSP’s classic Tiger Stripe pattern. This outstanding design provides the optimum combination of contrasting shapes and coloration’s to effectively disguise a person’s silhouette, resulting in maximum concealment within a wide variety of environments. Any Military, Government Agency, Law Enforcement Department, or Professional Security Force can now deliver an extremely high- level of camouflage effectiveness to its personnel with this outstanding new Tiger Stripe camouflage design. The pattern has also gained tremendous popularity among hunters and Airsoft /paintball players.
“We worked very closely with Tiger Stripe Products for the past year in order to achieve an accurate depiction of the All Terrain Tiger™ pattern. Our team is extremely satisfied with the outcome and feel confident that fans of previous Tiger Stripe patterns will feel the same,” stated Mike Richards, Director of Business Development at TWN Industries.
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This photo depicts (top to bottom) the new Australian MultiCam Uniform print, Crye Precision MultiCam and the old Disruptive Pattern Combat Uniform print dating from the 80s.
It’s a good depiction of how AMCU is a hybrid which uses the Australian MultiCam Print pattern geometry developed by Crye Precision but integrates some of the more traditional DPP/DPCU colors.
When the Army began its quest to identify a new camouflage pattern several years ago it also realized that it was going to have to do something with the several Billion Dollars worth of Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment in the Universal Camouflage Pattern, already in its inventory. By PM SPIE, COL Robert Mortlock’s own assertion, the Army plans on an eight year period to fully transition from the current patterns to the new one. That UCP gear is going to be with some units, particularly TDA-based, for years to come.
Last week, the Army issued a Sources Sought Notice to industry on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment (PM-SPIE), Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier seeking a Overdying Process for Fabrics and Other Items.
This isn’t the first time we’ve written about this and it isn’t the first time PEO Soldier has looked into the solution. Just last Fall they issued a similar Sources Sought but cancelled it in late November. To me, what the reissue of this notice signals is that the Army is finally moving forward with a transition plan. Although, they are stumbling through a couple of issues right now that should have been anticipated before the leadership selected a course of action.
In particular, they are seeking:
Project (sic) Manager Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment (PM-SPIE), Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 is seeking information from potential industry partners who can provide a technology/process solution to modify the camouflage pattern utilized in the manufacture of current individual Soldier equipment. This development effort is aimed at over-dyeing fabric and/or end items comprised of nylon (500/1000 denier), cotton, FR rayon, and para-aramid of various fabric constructions. Specific items include but are not limited to Modular Lightweight Load carrying Equipment (MOLLE) and Improved Outer Tactical Vests (IOTV). Items requiring an over-dye process may have been treated with water repellants such as DWR, polyurethane, as well as flame resistant treatments, and may be comprised of fabrics of various fiber types and fabric constructions. The objective of this process is to over-dye the Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) to create a darker color that more closely matches the shade/color of coyote brown. Of particular interest are portable technologies that can be utilized outside of the manufacturing environment.
I was told long ago that a solution had been identified, but it’s always good to see if industry has come up with anything new. Also, did you notice that they are interested in a solution that closely resembles Coyote Brown? The big challenge here is getting everything dyed to a common shade. With different wear and substrates, dying is as much art as science. As it is, getting the same production run or the same material, dyed to the same shade is a challenge because Cordura, webbing, NYCO, FR rayon, and para-aramid all absorb dyes differently and the concentration of dye is as much an issue as the wear to the fabric’s fibers. And that’s not to mention previous treatments which may also affect the absorption of dye. Consequently, the kit may end up looking like various shades of this:
Norway-based NFM Group has come up with EC Paint, a weapon and equipment paint designed to fit both daylight and IR needs. EC paint dries in seconds, covering equipment with a smooth matte coating and no shiny spots. It is also durable and heat resistant without affecting the material structure, and can be used for covering plastics and textiles. NFM states that EC Paint is NVG compliant. This is pretty cool considering we’ve all been using krypton for years now and it wasn’t really designed for use on military equipment.
EC Paint is available in 8 colors: Grey, White, Black, Coyote Brown, Forest Green, Olive Drab, Mud Brown, and Sand. A dedicated stripper has also been developed for the paint, which they say provides easy and fast clean off. EC paint comes in 400ml spray cans and a 5 liter container for vehicle application.
EC Paint has been selected by the British Army to respray all weapons systems for issue in Afghanistan. Hint-hint, US Army.
Video concept by www.designedtofight.com.
Patagonia’s Capilene series consists of synthetic baselayers. Made from moisture-wicking polyester that is composed of at least 35% recycled material, Capilene is designed to be quick to wick and quick to dry, has bluesign approval, and uses Polygiene technology for odor control in the garment.
The above shirt is a Capilene 1 baselayer. Featuring Patagonia’s woodland pattern called ‘Camoscape: Alpha Green’, it provides 50+ UPF sun protection and a cool, drying airflow. When paired with another layer, it wicks moisture and adds warmth.
Owing to the increased popularity of Kryptek, Grey Ghost Gear is now, in their own words, “carrying damn near an entire loadout of gear in Kryptek patterns.” Popular items such as the Minimalist Plate Carrier can be ordered in Highlander and Mandrake, and Stealth Operator Pack in Highlander, Typhon, Mandrake, and Yeti. Other items, such as ammo pouches, accessory pouches, and even sunglasses can be purchased in Kyrptek patterns.
