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Natick’s Rob DiLalla Awarded for Ballistic Combat Shirt

Tuesday, July 26th, 2016

Robert DiLalla, team leader of the Infantry Combat Equipment Team at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center has been chosen as the recipient of the 2015 MG Harold “Harry” J. Greene Award for Innovation in the Individual-Civilian category for his work developing the Ballistic Combat Shirt. Named in honor of MG Greene, who served as senior commander at the Natick Soldier Systems Center, the award recognizes technological innovations that enhance Army readiness and Soldier performance.

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (center) holds the Ballistic Combat Shirt, which was invented by Robert DiLalla (far left), an engineer and currently the team leader of the Infantry Combat Equipment Team at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center. BG William E. Cole (far right), former commander of the Natick Soldier Systems Center and former commanding general of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, looks on. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)

DiLalla partnered with co-inventors Protect the Force, LLC for the BCS, which incorporates deltoid and thoracic protection, as well as improved neck protection into the Combat Shirt and is a component of Soldier Protection System.

Congratulations to Rob DiLalla!

To learn more, visit www.army.mil.

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Combat Flip Flops – The Amputee Retrofit Strap

Friday, July 22nd, 2016

The Amputee Retrofit Strap (ARS) is a new product from Combat Flip Flops, an accessory strap which secures their new Floperator model flip flop to a prosthetic leg. It was manufactured in association with Tactical Tailor, and is intended to give Veteran amputees the ability to wear the Floperator model flip flops.

Currently, the Amptee Retrofit Strap is available as a free accessory with the Floperator. No word yet on whether the ARS will be offered as a stand-alone product, but stay tuned for further news.

www.combatflipflops.com/products/the-floperator

Tags: Combat Flip Flops
Posted in Clothing, Morale | 3 Comments »

Warrior East – 5.11 XPRT Uniform

Friday, July 15th, 2016

There was a sneak peek of 5.11 Tactical’s new XPRT uniform at SHOT Show but the actual public debut at IWA in Germany earlier this year. It only seems fitting as the features were hammered out in conjunction with a European national police CT unit. I got to check it out the but the only sample was in Dark Navy, making it difficult to discern details, and the booth was swamped with customers.

The uniform’s first American appearance was during SOFIC, but 5.11 asked me not to show it yet.

Finally, at Warrior East, I’m able to show you this new three-piece uniform. It includes Tactical and Rapid shirts as well as Tactical Pant.

5.11 has put a lot of innovation into the XPRT uniform. For example, they are the first adopters of the new NYCO Tactical fabric from Invista which also offers Cordura fabric. It still features a rip-stop weave but it’s lighter than the standard 50/50 NYCO we are now used to, and has a more comfortable hand.

And then, there’s the whole design. It’s unlike anything else 5.11 has ever offered.

Black and Dark Navy have landed in the US and should be on 5.11 Tactical’s website shortly. MultiCam will be available around SHOT Show 2017.

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Posted in Clothing, Warrior Expo | 6 Comments »

Warrior East – Beyond Level A9E

Thursday, July 14th, 2016

The level A9E (E=Equatorial) is Beyond’s Hot Wet uniform. Made from the USSOCOM-validated jungle fabric from Burlington, Beyond has kept the design simple, with a few specialized features.

For example, the Jungle Blouse has a mesh lined, rear vented yoke.

One feature that I haven’t seen in a jungle uniform before is the mesh underwear liner. It’s much like you’ll find in swimwear. There are also mesh gaiters sewn into the legs of the pants.

www.beyondclothing.com

Tags: Beyond, Warrior East
Posted in Advertiser, Clothing, Warrior Expo | 11 Comments »

USAF Security Forces Select Massif For Non-FR Combat Shirt

Wednesday, July 13th, 2016

Earlier this week, the USAF’s Security Forces Center awarded Samtech dba Massif $6,659,305.01 to provide non-FR Combat Shirts for all SF. It’s a Digital Tigerstripe variant of a combat shirt but non-FR for home station wear with body armor.

~~This photo is of a version procured under an earlier contract.~~

UPDATED – This is a photo of the actual Massif design.

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Kitanica – LightWeight Vented Shirts

Tuesday, July 12th, 2016

Offered in Long and Short sleeved versions, the LWV is available in Black or Khaki sizes Small – XXLarge. It incorporates a lot of popular features such as angled front pockets as well as both underarm and back yoke venting.

Features
-Lightweight 4.5 oz Poly/Cotton Ripstop
-Antimicrobial moisture managing A.M.Y®/Sorbtek® Mesh
-Mesh vent behind the arm and gussetted back
-Left and right angled and pleated front chest pockets
-Pen tubes on the left pocket
-Double layer reinforced in elbows
-Gussetted back for full range mortion
-Bar-tacked at the stress points and has double needle top-stiching
-Made in USA!

www.kitanica.net/shirts-s

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Prometheus Design Werx – JAAC Hoodie

Thursday, July 7th, 2016

All Season Weight Polartec Pullover Hoodie Crafted in the USA

San Francisco based specialty outdoor products company Prometheus Design Werx debuts their JAAC Hoodie this 2016 Summer season. A simple spartan design, with a streamlined fit, this hoodie is versatile piece that can be worn alone over a base layer or layered under an outerwear piece. Made with US Spec Polartec Micro Series polyester fleece, and features PDW’s sculpted MLH hood design with mini sun brim, full length side panels for unrestricted arm movement, thumbhole cuffs, and a front kangaroo style pocket. Flatlock “wetsuit” style seam construction ensures maximum comfort and a length that doesn’t ride up when seated on a mountain bike or when under a 1st line belt. An all season weight for maximum usability, the JAAC Hoodie is designed, crafted, cut and sewn in CA, USA.

The JAAC Hoodie will be an evergreen seasonal style for Prometheus Design Werx.

The Design and R&D Team at PDW states:

“Our JAAC Hoodie is a perfect example of designing a functional apparel style that follows Leonardo DaVinici’s belief that ‘Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.’ Often times the clean, spartan spirit underlying a particular design can be the most versatile. It suits multiple use cases and becomes goto staple for the user. This hoodie is inspired from some of our Founder’s favorite pullovers from the rock climbing and mountaineering set, where many of the most useful designs were the least specialized allowing for a great latitude of applications. This pullover style and cut is a favorite amongst the PDW staff. The clean front without zippers or other clutter is ideal when worn under a shell and as comfortable as one can get under a plate carrier or chest rig. Our hood is sculpted in a unique pattern and seaming, patterned after the classic American baseball. The JAAC Hoodie will quickly become a familiar friend in your wardrobe and a goto piece for those early morning surf checks, settling down at camp after a Sierra 10 miler, to adding that extra bit of warmth under your motorcycle leathers or a day at your favorite range.”