Archive for the ‘Clothing’ Category
Kryptek Sherpa Pullover
Thursday, May 24th, 2012PCU Level 9 Kneepads
Thursday, May 24th, 2012Yesterday, we showed you a picture of the knee of USSOCOM’s Protective Combat Uniform level 9 combat uniform component manufactured by ReadyOne. You may have noticed these interesting holes on the corners of the double knee.
The holes are for a new two-part kneepad system developed by Patagonia for this uniform.
The two-piece design consists of a foam padding component that fits inside the double knee through a slot in the bottom that is secured with Velcro. The male portions of the snaps are aligned in the four holes located at the corners of the double knee and the outer, hard plastic shell is snapped into place, providing abrasion resistance and protection from sharp objects.
As you can see, they snap together and fit through those holes. These are only made for the PCU Level 9 and are not compatible with any other system.
As an added bonus here is a snapshot of the Block 2 PCU Level 3A we wrote about back in January. It uses a Polartec fleece-based insulation sandwiched between a level 4 face fabric and a soft nylon backer fabric. As you can see, it is quilted like the old field jacket liner and is very comfortable. Level 3 now offers 3 options. The classic fleece level 3 jacket, this model (3A) and the 3B which features a WL Gore fabric story.
SOFIC – ReadyOne
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012ReadyOne manufactures USSOCOM’s Protective Combat Uniform including the Level 9 combat ensemble.
Remember the Tigerstripe Flightsuit from “Flight of the Intruder?”
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
An EA-6B squadron worked with Suits USA, makers of commercial FR flight apparel to manufacture a NOMEX CWU-27/P equivalent flight suit in Viet Nam Tigerstripe. The long pole in this tent is printing on Nomex but TenCate has perfected a patented process to do just that. The stars aligned and here you go.
Kryptek Koldo Jacket and Pant
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
SOFIC – Darley Defense
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012Darley Defense is showcasing a wide variety of products, but these caught my eye.
Manufactured by Archangel Armor, the Load Bearing Belt is a slimline design with soft loop and Cobra buckle, it’s rated to 3,000 lbs.
The Quickbelt is for garrison wear or for those that travel through security a lot.
Available For unit and agency as well as individual sales from www.darleydefense.com.
SOFIC – ArmorWorks Protective Combat Shirt
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
ArmorWorks has applied lessons from the Protective Under Garment program to a Combat Shirt. The green panels (contrasted for effect) are aramid and help mitigate injuries. Also, note the under sleeve.
Visit www.armorworks.com
