We saw this video at last week’s Warrior Expo East and we’re glad we can share it with you. It’s good to be able to show you what a burn test looks like. Fortrex is a performance FR material from DRIFIRE that also provides moisture management and antibacterial properties.
Here is some additional information on DRIFIRE’s new Fortrex fabric which combines drirelease‘s fast dry moisture management and odor control with the known FR protection of Dupont’s Nomex and Kevlar.
I’ve got to start by telling you that I have been wearing Salewa footwear for about 6 months now. I love them.
Salewa is a 75 year old Italian mountaineering brand that just launched a footwear brand about 5 years ago and began bringing their products to the US about two-and-a-half years ago. This isn’t a life-style brand but rather a technical mountaineering brand. For instance, they featuring to toe lacing on every model. And, all boots feature sticky rubber rands. Finally, regardless of shoe or boot, they all feature a climbing edge along the forefoot.
As Salewa incorporates an anatomical European last, the fit can be a little narrow for some Americans. However, they include a feature that allows a more custom fit with their two-piece multi-fit footbed.
The Alp Trainer has been very popular with military and incorporates a Kevlar overlay along the lower portion of the upper. It’s very affordable at $199.
The Mountain Trainer features a little wider fit and a more rigid micro porous mid sole which makes it great for a carrying a heavy pack day in and day out. Being a little beefier, it goes for $219.
To cap it off, Salewa offers a 100% blister free guarantee.
Daniel Defense is displaying their tubular, modular HK416 hand guard system. Incidentally, this hand guard also fits the MR556.
Coming late this month, are a new pair of men’s pants (Breach) that integrate DWR at the fiber level rather than a treatment. As you can see, water beads up on the surface and due to the inherent qualities of the Durable Water Repellant it isn’t going to wash or wear out.
Also, look out Spring 13 for a new women’s line.
Finally, be ready to get your socks knocked off as Under Armour expands from three tactical footwear styles to 11 in January. One of the major draws will be the integration of their Spine technology into the tactical line.
Here you can see Ops-Core’s skeletonized VAS Shroud and how the Velocity Systems Super Light Armor Applique Plate was designed to work around the VAS and NVGs.
Two new products for FirstSpear include the Tactical Hand-Warmer and M4 3 Mag Ranger Shingle.
The Tactical Hand-Warmer can be attached directly to your armor, hanging below your pouches or using its own simple waist belt. It has pockets for chemical handwarmers and can be cinched tight so that it takes up less space.
The M4 3 Mag Ranger Shingle sits closer to the vest than any other shingle I’ve seen. Additionally, it’s lined with high friction materials in order to ensure magazine retention.
DRIFIRE has introduced their new Fortrex fabric. The blend offers the benefits of drirelease fast dry moisture management and odor control in combination with the known FR protection of Dupont’s Nomex and Kevlar. it offers a great combination of durability, comfort and FR.
Fabric is available in the range of 4.5 oz to 6 oz. Additionally, there are both plain and twill weaves available. The first operational use of the fabric is a two-piece flight suit for US Air Force Special Operations Command in both MultiCam and Digital Tigerstripe prints. Additionally, DRIFIRE is expanding its use by integrating the material into their combat ensemble.
