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AUSA 18 – US Army Pinks and Greens Update

Wednesday, October 10th, 2018

Throughout the AUSA Annual Meeting there have been a handful of Soldiers wearing the “Pinks and Greens” service dress, a uniform combination inspired by the World War Two-era private purchase Officer’s uniform of the same name. Except that, if this uniform is adopted, it will be for wear by enlisted and officer alike.

Although the uniform has changed since we saw it last year, the most significant have been to the female uniform. You’ll notice four pockets and belts for both male and female versions. Even then, additional alterations may come with full type classification.

Although the decision to adopt the uniform could come at any time, most of those I have polled expected to be later, rather than sooner.

There are prototypes of an “Ike” short jacket but none were seen at AUSA. Likewise with the Leather Flight Jacket but wear testers said the USAF A-2 which is also a WWII Design has been evaluated for that role. Garrison caps now feature a slit down the top like the USAF version and the jury is still out on whether the Service Cap will feature a stiffener like the current ASU model or will be worn WWII “crusher” style.

AUSA 18 – PolarFleece by Polartec

Tuesday, October 9th, 2018

Fabric manufacturer Polartec made a major showing at AUSA. Their fabrics are in a wide variety of issued clothing. When the company first started, they made PolarFleece. They’ve revived the brand as a new custom, made-to-order garment website.

PolarFleece.com features an easy to use interface. Customers can choose a wide variety of colors for fabric, stitching and trims.

In fact, there are over one billion combinations, including those military colors many SSD readers prefer.

Tactical Distributors – Battle Briefs Now Available In Tiger Camo!

Tuesday, October 9th, 2018

• Breathable
• 4-Way Stretch
• Seamless Flat Lock Stitch
• No Ride Design
• “Flip Top” Fly Opening
• Quick Dry Fabric
• Now in Tiger Camo

www.tacticaldistributors.com/collections/battle-briefs

UF PRO – Delta AcE Plus Gen.2 Jacket

Sunday, October 7th, 2018

New UF PRO® Delta AcE Plus Gen.2 Tactical Jacket Offers Enhanced Protection from Cold Weather

The Delta AcE Plus Gen.2 Tactical Jacket from UF PRO® is set to debut. The jacket’s design and materials provide extra warmth in extreme cold weather without overheating the wearer or causing loss of focus.

TRZIN, SLOVENIA (2 October 2018)—Soon to be available from UF PRO® is the long-awaited Delta AcE Plus Gen.2 Tactical Jacket, which the maker of innovative clothing for military and law enforcement personnel said today will prove ideal for wear while engaging in heavy physical activities at or below freezing temperatures.

“Extreme cold weather has always been a challenge to work in because it shifts your focus away from whatever vital tasks you’re doing and puts it instead on just trying to stay warm,” said UF PRO® head of product development Armin Wagner.

“Our new Delta AcE Plus Gen.2 Tactical Jacket solves this problem by providing the extra warmth you need in order to stay focused on the mission,” Wagner said. “And, the jacket does this without causing you to become overheated.”

Wagner predicted purchasers will discover so much to like about the UF PRO® Delta AcE Plus Gen.2 that they will make it their go-to tactical jacket.

Weighing less than a single kilogram, the new version of the jacket builds on the high-performance characteristics of the original UF PRO® Delta AcE upper-body outerwear, Wagner disclosed.

“Its face material is still 100-percent windproof and water-repellent, and we continue to use the special lightweight thermal-insulation lining that works even when wet,” he said. “But now, this tactical jacket is more of a workhorse than ever—and it’s as much at home in the cold as it is in dust and dirt,” he said.

One of the key improvements of the UF PRO® Delta AcE Plus Gen.2 Tactical Jacket is better moisture management. The sleeves, for example, are lined with merino wool—a fiber acclaimed for its exceptional comfort and moisture wicking properties.

“These sleeve liners absorb body moisture and transport it outside the jacket extremely fast,” Wagner explained.

Also big: the UF PRO® Delta AcE Plus Gen.2 Tactical Jacket features detachable air/pac® inserts in the shoulder and upper back.

“The air/pac® inserts create an 8mm-thick air barrier between wearer and outer fabric,” Wagner noted. “This traps hot air, providing needed heat and super-rapid drying.”

Another major improvement is the abrasion-resistance capabilities of the sleeves and side-stretch panels.

“We reinforced the elbows with CORDURA®, which is just about the toughest and longest-lasting synthetic fabric available,” Wagner said. “And we also added ultra-strong nylon mesh to the side-stretch panels. The result is a tactical jacket that holds up exceptionally well, even under the load of a heavy plate-carrier and backpack.”

Responding to user wishes, UF PRO® designed the Delta AcE Plus Gen.2 Tactical Jacket to include an adjustable collar. Said Wagner, “You can regulate the amount of protection your neck gets while you’re being blasted by icy wind. This feature is meant to let you stay comfortable at all times and in all conditions.”

Yet another enhancement is the addition of a strap to make it easier to open the jacket’s zippered upper-sleeve pocket.

“If you don’t have a free hand to work the zipper, you can just grab the strap with your teeth and pull on it by tilting your head—the zipper will slide right open,” Wagner said.

Topping it all off, the UF PRO® Delta AcE Plus Gen.2 Tactical Jacket now comes with wrist warmers that have openings sized to let the face of a wristwatch peek through.

“Keeping an eye on the time is essential in almost every type of situation, and the way we’ve designed the wrist warmers allows you to easily do just that,” said Wagner. “No need to fumble around with the sleeves to get a look at your watch. You simply glance down and there’s the time.”

The UF PRO® Delta AcE Plus Gen.2 Tactical Jacket soon will be available at the company’s online shop and at its distribution partners, according to Wagner.

He added that subscribers of the UF PRO® newsletter can look forward to being the first to receive word of the exact date of initial availability.

For more information about the UF PRO® Delta AcE Plus Gen.2 Tactical Jacket and other outstanding UF PRO® products, or to subscribe to the UF PRO® newsletter, please visit the company’s website: ufpro.com/delta_ace_plus_gen_2_tactical_jacket

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Mid Shirt and Hoodie Now in Black

Friday, October 5th, 2018

All American Merino wool Hoodlum Hoodies and Mid-Shirts are now available in Black from FirstSpear.

Constructed from ACM-MID 400, FS proprietary Merino wool mid-weight package which is a dual layer material featuring a 100% poly interior and 100% wool exterior designed to quickly wick away moisture and absorb into the wool layer keeping you cool and dry when its warm and insulate and trap heat when its cold.

The Hoodlum Hoodie is a full zip and features a low profile hood and thumb holes. The Mid-Shirt is a 3/4 zip with a higher collar and no thumb holes, both are in-stock and shipping now. Made in the USA.

www.first-spear.com/mid-shirt-acm-mid-400

www.first-spear.com/hoodlum-hoodie-acm-mid-400

Tactical Distributors – Down Range Hooded Jacket 2.1

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018

This is the latest upgraded version of the TD Down Range Jacket with all the bells & whistles…including a hood and 3 colorways.

When TD introduced last years’s model, it sold out in a few weeks.

You requested more colors and a hooded variant and they listened.

Their coveted down fabric technology: Heat Sealed Baffling. This Technology eliminates shedding of down feathers.

• Hidden Side Zip Pockets
• Heat Sealed Baffling Technology
• Lightweight (11oz in pouch)
• Inside Stash Pockets
• Zippered breast pocket w/ Sound Port
• Packable pouch for easy storage
• 600 Fill Down

Non-Hooded Version:
www.tacticaldistributors.com/products/td-down-range-jacket-2-1

Hooded Version:
www.tacticaldistributors.com/products/td-down-range-hooded-jacket-2-1

Kimbo’s

Sunday, September 30th, 2018

The tag line for Kimbo’s is “Don’t Per Half-Naked.” The idea is that the crotch Zip allows the ladies to relive themselves without having to drop trou.

They’re made from a 4-way stretch 80/20 nylon tricot spandex mix with a Nylon Coil zipper with an internal flap for comfort. Available in Black or Olive, sizes XS – XL.

superkimbos.com

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Stratton Flannel

Friday, September 28th, 2018

Introducing the all new Stratton Flannel available exclusively from FirstSpear! This is a 5oz lightweight flannel in navy/green/white perfect for fall. Features two oversized breast pockets and a two button closure on the forearms and cuffs. Machine washable and slightly oversized to accommodate for a 3% shrinkage after the first wash.

Made in the USA – Shipping now.

www.first-spear.com/technical-apparel/outerwear/stratton-flannel