CQC Limited has been manufacturing combat clothing and equipped for the UK Ministry of Defence and allied nations for over 60 years. As you can see from their booth, they are still going strong.
Archive for the ‘CBRNE’ Category
This Is How The French Do CBRN
Wednesday, May 20th, 2015 
DeconGel
Friday, May 15th, 2015Army RDECOM’s DeconGel is a peelable, liquid polymer that sticks to surfaces and removes contamination. No need to hose anything down with water. Just spray it on and peel it off.
(Photo: www.facebook.com/ArmedwithScience)
Warrior Expo ADStv | Specialized Chemical Ordnance Transportation System
Thursday, July 17th, 2014ADS Inc and United Tactical Supply teamed up to offer the Specialized Chemical Ordnance Transportation System. The SCOT system includes all the tools and materials necessary for sealing, decontamination, and transport of unexploded chemical ordnance.
For additional info, see adsinc.com/specialized-chemical-ordinance-transportation-scots-kit-warrior-expo-east-ads-tv
Got Some Time To Kill on Thanksgiving? Give Nukemap A Whirl
Thursday, November 28th, 2013Nuke Map is a GoogleMaps-based Nuclear effects planning tool. Developed by Alex Wellerstein and hosted on Restricted Data: The Nuclear Secrecy Blog, it allows you to visualize the effects of nuclear weapons on geographic areas you are familiar with. You select the location and weapon; Nukemap does the rest.
I chose a local area and a 100kt terrorist weapon. Looks like we’d lose Jungle Golf. Fortunately, the Dairy Queen would be spared, although I wouldn’t eat there for a few hundred years or so.
Gallows humor aside, it’s an interesting look into a threat that many have forgotten. You can also try Nukemap 3D.
Tennessee Apparel and WL Gore Partner to Produce New CBRN Ensembles for USSOCOM
Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
Tennessee Apparel Corp. (TAC), manufacturer of military garments, has been identified as the only qualified source for the procurement of chemical and biological protective garments under the Uniform Integrated Protection Ensemble Increment 1 (UIPE I1) effort. TAC has received the production option on a $129MM firm-fixed-price contract that had been issued in February 2012.
The chemical and biological protective ensemble is a layered clothing system that consists of a lightweight combat uniform worn over a CB protective undergarment. W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore), a world leader in the development of high-performance protective fabrics, is the key material supplier on the contract. Gore’s stretch GORE® CHEMPAK® selectively permeable fabric is used in the protective undergarment layer of the clothing system.
This clothing system provides enhanced individual protective capabilities through superior protection from warfare agents after wear, and after exposure to petroleum, oils, lubricants (POL) and other environmental contaminants. In addition, the innovative undergarment design integrates easily with current combat gear and personal protective equipment.
The breathable performance of GORE® CHEMPAK® selectively permeable fabric reduces thermal burden by allowing perspiration vapor (sweat) to escape. In addition, the stretch construction allows for a comfortable, next-to-skin fit, which further reduces heat stress by eliminating the thermal insulating layer that surrounds the body and by increasing heat loss through convection.
“We are excited about the launch of the UIPE I1 chemical and biological protective garment for the Special Operations community,” says Rick Francis, Co-President of Tennessee Apparel Corp. “This durable, low-profile protective undergarment is truly a revolutionary CB product that will protect the Operator while allowing them to be more functional during operations in adverse conditions.”
Mike Kienzle, Product Specialist at Gore for GORE® CHEMPAK® products, says, “This is another instance of a user group choosing GORE® CHEMPAK® selectively permeable fabric because of the combination of durable, broad protection, and reduced thermal burden. This is a paradigm shift when compared to traditional chemical and biological protective fabrics.” Kienzle adds, “Our commercially available selectively permeable fabrics have been certified for use in civil responder protective ensembles and approved for use in other US military CB protective ensembles.”
The chemical and biological protective clothing system is suitable for wear while performing combat operations, whether on land or at sea, in any climate, with minimal impact on combat effectiveness. The versatile design allows for easy integration with current and developmental clothing and equipment including load-bearing equipment, handwear, footwear, and protective masks.
For more information about Tennessee Apparel Corporation’s military product offerings call 931.455.3491, or email Rick Francis at rfrancis@tnapc.com.
For more information about GORE® CHEMPAK® products, visit GoreChempak.com or call 1.800.463.GORE (4673).
DSEi – UK Trade & Investment Defence and Security Organisation
Friday, September 13th, 2013The MoD posts members over to UK Trade & Investment to provide the defense industry with SMEs and support for foreign sales. They are displaying a wide variety of products at DSEi that are examples of the work conducted by this team of service members but one seems a great fit for SSD.
This Technology Demonstrator Program for Low Burden CBRN Protective Combat Clothing ensemble was developed by Bluecher consists of a separate hood, UBACS, Combat Trousers and Boots. It is compatible with the new General Service Respirator from Scott (not shown). The garment can be worn for 6 months while retaining CBRN protective characteristics in addition to FR.
Warrior Expo – LION
Thursday, July 11th, 2013
LION developed a new CBRNE under garment utilizing a WL Gore Chempak fabric. Intended to be worn under combat or other clothing, the Commando Stretch Garment offers 48 hours of continuous wear and can be laundered 5 times. The fabric is two-way stretch and breathes for comfort and meets NFPA 1994 Class 3 standards.
