Sure, Act In Black is a night vision company, but they also have some of the coolest mannequins.
Take for instance this guy who is outfitted in a back to the future outfit featuring NVA (that’s the East German National Volks Armee and not the North Vietnamese Army) Strichtarn or as it’s known in the US, Raindrop camouflage.
Unfortunately, you can’t go one place and get all of this goodness they’ve carefully curated the look including some pieces from my buddy at Flimmuur Tactical.
Red Beard Tactical is working with DEFTEX to introduce the New Load Bearing System (NLBS), a lightweight, highly modular load carrying system.
With the basic components you can configure the rig multiple ways including chest and belt rigs, including dedicated magazine inserts for retention.
The SFP9 CC is Heckler & Koch’s answer to the current demand for 9mm compact carry pistols.
This 10 round pistol is still under development but is planned for release. In this configuration, it holds 10 rounds but there are plans for a 13 round magazine.
Featuring three different fabrics, the Operator jacket from Tilak is a level 5 garment. Combining design and materials, the fabrics are mapped on the garment to get the most out of their properties.
For example, the shoulders feature a four-way stretch fabric while the elbows incorporate a high tenacity fabric for abrasion resistance. The body of the Operator is also a stretch fabric but with a much lower Spandex content and has a great balance of breathability. Additionally, all fabrics are DWR treated, making the garment weather resistant.
The shoulder pockets are an entirely new design with the zippered openings following the vertical line between shoulder and arm making them very easy to open and close. Inside the shoulder pockets is a second pocket to keep certain items handy.
It also features a hood and two large chest mounted zippered pockets along with zippered ventilation at the armpits and adjustable cuffs.
In Europe’s temperate climate, you can assuredly wear the Operator jacket all year long. Suitability throughout the year may vary in other climes.
Tilak plans to add a pant to complement the Operator jacket.
Currently offered in three colors: MultiCam, Black and two-tone Grey and Foliage, sizes Small – XXLarge.
Designed and manufactured in the Czech Republic by www.MIGbyTilak.cz.
This year’s Enforce Tac at the Nürnberg Messe promises over 500 companies from 37 countries.
Agilite will be exhibiting at Enforce Tac and IWA Outdoor Classics in Nuremberg Germany Feb 28th-Jan 4th. Check out all their latest products at the Tacwrk booth (Hall 9-Booth 9-370) or email Josh.s@agilitegear.com to set up a meeting with the Agilite Team.
Uniform & Equipment Solutions Take Center Stage At ENFORCE TAC ‘23
Kennesaw, GA, USA – Feb 24, 2023 Kennesaw, GA, USA Set to propel and underscore its commitment to best-in-class solution-dyed nylon 6,6 fiber technology innovation as well as developing the durable, sustainable fabric solutions of tomorrow; INVISTA’s CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics will focus on responsible uniform solutions, and military and tactical equipment, tailored to the EU market at this year’s ENFORCE TAC. Join the CORDURA® team for Happy Hour on February 28 at 16:30, booth #8-218 hall 8.
The CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics comprehensive, global, head-to-toe military, tactical and law enforcement portfolio will showcase:
• CORDURA® NYCO Fabric has a 3-5x slower flame spread versus polyester/cotton alternatives.* 50/50 CORDURA NYCO Fabric outperformed heavier weight Poly/Cotton Military fabrics in Abrasion Resistance testing.**
• CORDURA TrueLock™ Fabric Solution Dyed Nylon 6,6 (SDN) provides unparalleled lot-to-lot color consistency plus long-lasting color durability and Stewardship benefits; now available in Navy Blue and a palate of 7 military colors.
• CORDURA re/cor™ RN66 The brand’s latest fabric made from 100 percent post-industrial nylon 6,6 fiber material that is Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified.
Also on display will be a full collection of lightweight, breathable, quick dry, head-to-toe mission critical performance fabrics including CORDURA® Classic Fabric.
The CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics global military, law enforcement and tactical applications include: Combat Uniforms, Ballistic Vests, Packs, Load Carriage, Webbing and Trims, Footwear, Base Layer, Combat Shirts, Headwear, Seat Covers and many more.
Erik Walker CORDURA® Global Military Segment leader explains:
“Throughout our 55-year brand journey, we’ve worked to establish a foundation built on durable and long-lasting fiber technologies, including our legacy of solution dyed, high-performance nylon 6,6 offerings. As we advance on this journey, we continue to invest and expand our capabilities to include solutions that are not only durable but lead down the path to sustainability. We continue listening to the demands of the market; identifying unmet needs, solving problems, and utilizing innovation to create cutting-edge solutions to meet the ever changing needs of global militaries and law enforcement.“
David Gatti CORDURA® Military and Tactical European Business Manager added:
“At CORDURA® brand we know life in law enforcement, military or with a tactical unit can be demanding. So, we develop fabrics specifically designed for combat uniforms. Engineered to be comfortable even in the most challenging conditions; fabrics that are tough, versatile and engineered to excel in the field. We continue to push the boundaries of durable fabric development to meet the physical and environmental demands of combat and tactical life.”
More about CORDURA® brand innovations in focus at ENFORCE TAC:
CORDURA® NYCO Fabric – Comfort of cotton with enhanced durability
Originally designed as a rugged, lightweight comfort solution for military combat uniforms, durable CORDURA® NYCO Fabric is engineered with an intimate blend of INVISTA T420 nylon 6,6 staple fiber and delivers enhanced abrasion and tear resistance, ‘No Melt No Drip*** performance and 3-5x slower flame spread* versus equivalent weight polyester/cotton. CORDURA® NYCO Fabric Extreme based on INVISTA T420HT high tenacity fiber technology has a mission to create a new generation of durable, yet even lighter weight fabrics.
CORDURA TrueLock™ Fabric – Responsible fabrics with locked-in color
CORDURA TrueLock™ Fabric is engineered with high-tenacity nylon 6,6 multi-filament fiber that locks in the color at the molten polymer extrusion level to create deep, durable color throughout the entire fiber structure. CORDURA TrueLock™ Fabric has excellent color fastness, UV-fade and abrasion resistance, extended UV strength stability, and long-lasting color vibrancy. Color consistency is crucial when pairing fabric with other materials such as webbing and elastic to create uniform garments and gear. Additionally, compared to conventional level acid piece dyeing, the process used to make CORDURA TrueLock™ Fabric uses less water, energy and emits fewer greenhouse gases****.
CORDURA® TrueLock™ Fabrics are already available in Navy Blue, Desert Sand, Tan-499, Coyote-498, Ranger Green, Camo Green-483, Wolf Gray and Black . End-uses include bags, load carriage, and reinforcements as well as use in responsible webbings and trims.
CORDURA re/cor™ Fabric RN66 – ‘Expect More, Waste Less’
The new recycled nylon 6,6 (RN66) collection is ‘durable, responsible and innovated to last.’ CORDURA re/cor™ RN66 fabric is made from 100 percent post-industrial fiber material that is GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified and can be produced in a full range of mil-spec colors.
CORDURA® Classic Fabric
The original CORDURA® fabric made with a cotton duck appearance optimized for abrasion resistance.
Designed for living and built to last, the original durable CORDURA® fabric has proven performance in many of the world’s toughest environments. Made with high tenacity air jet textured nylon 6,6 filament yarns in a range of sizes – 330, 500, 700, and 1000 dtex.
*Flame Spread rate as measured according to ISO 6941.
**ISO 12947-2 (woolen abradant, 12 kPa) after 5 home laundering cycles at 60°C
***No Melt, No Drip Performance based on ASTM 6413.
****2013 LCA study based on the average comparison of conventional level acid Piece Dyeing to SDN at 3 independent/3rd party dyeing and finishing mills.
Learn more at cordura.com/military.
