If you’re looking for a unique yet functional shirt then the Over Shirt from Kitanica is worth checking out.
As you can see, the Over Shirt is fully featured, incorporating comfort features such as raglan sleeves and a bi-swing back. Additionally, there are angled chest pockets as well as zippered bicep pockets. It works well tucked or untucked and is a great choice for LE use or for a functional outdoor or range shirt.
Available in Black, Khaki, and Green in sizes Small – XXLarge.
Now that Arc’teryx LEAF’s Wolf Grey color is out there lots of guys are looking for equipment to match. Off The Grid Concepts LLC’s Kydex products in Grey look to be a great match.
215 Gear has now done for the T-shirt what they did for the ball cap. The upcoming Blended Operator Shirt will be offered in MultiCam with a performance fabric featuring anti-microbial and wicking combined with CoolMax panels under the arms.
Pre-order yours now. It is Made in USA! And features a lifetime warranty, sized Med – Xlg.
215gearstore.com/blendedoperatorsshirtmulticam
Just before SHOT Show we gave you a sneak peek of the Vertx Overwhites. Now, they’re available.
Available in Sml/Med, Lge/XL and 2XL/3XL, the 2-piece garment is manufactured from Duro’s 2 oz Polyester printed with Stealth PXL Snow Camouflage. It’s a very effective digital pattern and the fabric is just heavy enough to mask the clothing and equipment underneath.
There are plenty of features including pass through zippers on the biceps and ventilation pitzips on the parka. Vertx also included a feature often overlooked in military overwhites which is a snot patch on the left forearm. Additionally, the trousers include cargo pockets as well s pass throughs to the trousers underneath.
www.wearvertx.com/VertxOverwhiteSuite
Polartec, the developer, manufacturer, and marketer of Polartec performance fabrics, has worked closely with US Special Operations Forces and one of their fabrics was chosen for use in the first standard issue combat shirt developed specifically for the needs of SOF.
Designed by Patagonia, the Special Operations Forces’ (SOF) Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) Level 9 Shirt is currently being fielded to all US SOF users, and will enhance their combat advantage in the world’s most hostile conditions.
Designed to be worn next-to-skin, the new PCU level 9 combat shirt integrates Polartec Power Dry fabric in the shirt’s torso to provide moisture management, breathability, stretch, quick drying and comfort. Power Dry features a patented bi?component knit construction with two yarns. One picks up the sweat from the skin and the other disperses the sweat to the outer layer to rapidly dry it. It moves 30% more moisture than single component fabrics.
The Power Dry used in Level 9 is printed in a variety of camo patterns and also offers FR properties.
“Polartec is very proud of our longstanding development relationship with the Special Operations Forces. We are constantly challenged by the extreme performance that Operators demand of their clothing and equipment. These men are the tip of the spear of our country’s projection of power and always exhibit remarkable ability and patriotism. To be selected by this very demanding customer is a tribute to the abilities of the research and development team at Polartec who are honored to help support our warfighters.” said David Costello, Polartec Business Manager.
Polartec fabrics are found throughout PCU; in levels 1, 2, 3, 3A, and now 9. Additionally, Polartec offers numerous fabric solutions including wicking base layers, to insulation layers, to extreme weather protection and are utilized by the best clothing brands in the world
Climashield announced that their signature COMBAT continuous filament insulation was selected for the new and improved SOCOM-issue Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) Level 7 designed by Massif.
In extensive laboratory and field evaluations, Climashield repeatedly provided the right combination of technical elements to achieve greater warmth at lighter weights, significantly reducing the weight of the PCU. Designed specifically for use by SOF, the jacket, pants and vest boast a new, sleek design from Massif paired with Climashield COMBAT performance insulation. Along with superior ratings in thermal efficiency, Climashield COMBAT is durable, maintaining warmth throughout the life of the product even when stretched, packed or washed multiple times.
“When Massif was tasked with designing elements for the new PCU 18 months ago, the challenge was to increase functionality and reduce bulk while maintaining thermal efficiency in the process,” said Sarah Sameh, President and COO at Massif. “Climashield met our needs and we are grateful to have their brand and experience on board for these PCU garments.”
“From the zipper to the fabric, every element in the design of gear for the military is essential in providing the best protection for our troops,” said Brian Emanuel, General Manager at Climashield. “Massif is meticulous with each detail and Climashield is proud to be part of a superior product used around the world by the men and women serving in the U.S. Special Forces.”
Climashield insulation is manufactured in the U.S.A. in an ISO 9001-certified facility.
For a full look at the latest version of PCU check out our story at soldiersystems.net/2012/01/26/pcu-block-2-preview
Gore Military’s Lightweight Loft technology is a combination of PrimaLoft’s Fusion insulation (80g) hang in a Gore 2-layer Fast Pack membrane laminate. A comfortable softshell, it is also water resistant. It is not only wind proof but it can also quickly be packed. Because of the breathability it dries quickly and can be used to layer over wet garments to help dry via convection.
The Lightweight Loft has been adopted by USSOCOM as level 3B of PCU. The garment was designed by Patagonia and has been printed in several camo patterns including nIR protection.
This uniform, is a design concept for MARSOC of an FR combat garment (yes, thats Woodland Camo) featuring DRIFIRE’s Foretrex fabric. Not only is it FR, but it also incorporates Drifit’s moisture management and anti-microbial features. Recently developed, it’s an alternative to currently fielded FR materials.
