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.
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Warrior Expo East – DRIFIRE Fortrex Fabric Follow Up
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012Warrior Expo East – DRIFIRE Fortrex Fabric
Thursday, July 12th, 2012DRIFIRE 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.
It’s Official – OCP Only Authorized Camo for USAF in OEF
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
We thought this had been a done deal awhile ago but apparently some USAF units were still deploying personnel to Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) in either the Airman Battle Uniform or Airman Battle System-Ground. However, Lt Gen Goldfein, AFCENT/CC has issued wear guidance (effective 1 April 2012) specifying equipment in OCP (MultiCam) as the only authorized for use in Afghanistan. In addition to the Army issued OCIE, the Tactical Flight Duty Uniform (By DRIFIRE and Eagle) and the legacy Desert Tan flight suit are also authorized for wear in OCP.
According to the memo, USAF personnel who are currently deployed with Digital Tigerstripe clothing and equipment, and do not conduct “outside the wire missions” will not be issued OCP replacements. Interestingly, we shouldn’t see combinations like the maintainer in the photo above. Finally, Airmen will wear cloth Aircrew Style Name Plates embroidered with their name, USAF and rank. Amazingly, those seem to work just fine in combat. Too bad the Air Force had to get rid of them in the late 90s for the BDU.
FirstSpear TTPOA T-shirts
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
TTPOA starts tomorrow. If you’re on hand, make sure you stop by the FirstSpear booth to get your FR “Back of the Hand” FirstSpear/DRIFIRE/Renegade T-Shirt.
NavExFor -Wiley X
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012Wiley X has introduced the Paladin Combat Glove. It combines Kevlar on the back of the hand and treated Goat skin leather palms to provide FR protection. The Paladin also features padded knuckles and DRIFIRE fleece insulation for cold weather.
Check them out at www.wileyx.com.
USAF Sniper “Top Shot†George Reinas Teams up with DRIFIRE at SHOT Show
Thursday, January 12th, 2012DRIFIRE is partnering with History Channel’s “Top Shot†celebrity George Reinas for 2012 SHOT Show. DRIFIRE will be showcasing its line of flame resistant military apparel made using patented drirelease® technology and George will be sharing his personal account on DRIFIRE’s performance apparel that helped keep him safe, comfortable, and protected.
He will also be available to meet fans and sign autographs at the DRIFIRE booth (#27311) at the following times during the show:
January 17th – 8:30-11:00am; 2:00-4:00 pm
January 18th – 8:30-11:00am; 2:00-4:00 pm
January 19th – 8:30-11:00am; 2:00-4:00 pm
January 20th – 8:30-11:00am; 2:00-4:00 pm
“I became a firm believer in the DRIFIRE brand from the first time I wore it,†said Reinas, a U.S. Air Force sniper, “it was 56 degrees out, pouring rain for eight straight hours, and I didn’t have any rain gear. The performance technologies in DRIFIRE garments helped prevent me from getting hypothermia. Since then, I’ve been a loyal DRIFIRE fan.â€
George Reinas is a certified military, civilian and SWAT sniper, and an Air Force Sniper School instructor. He starred in season two of the History Channel’s series “Top Shot.â€
“We are excited to have George share his first-hand account of the benefits of DRIFIRE technology. The performance properties in DRIFIRE fabrics and garments not only rapidly wick moisture away from the skin, but quickly evaporate moisture from the fabric, keeping wearers more dry, comfortable, and protected for the duration of exposure to the harshest of conditions,†said Chris Moore, Executive Vice President of Research Product Development.
MDM – DRIFIRE
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Looking for an alternative to the old UDT shorts? So were USN Rescue Swimmers. They started cutting the legs off of their DRIFIRE 2 piece flight suit. DRIFIRE saw this and worked with the SAR Swimmers to develop a Board Short that was optimized for their use. In addition to the more functional longer legs, the Board Shorts also have simple flat cargo pockets as well as a simplified Velcro closure and elasticized waistband with an articulated waist. The double seat also increases durability. Oh, did we mention that they’re also FR?
NBOW – DRIFIRE
Saturday, September 10th, 2011If you are in Naval Aviation Maintenance this is awesome news. No one has updated deck clothing in ages. DRIFIRE took up the charge and developed a completely new deck ensemble.
The new deck jersey retains the traditional design with a couple of enhancements. First and foremost, it’s FR, real FR. It’s so FR that I observed a PYROMAN test with the new clothing where the deck jersey actually extinguished a float coat that kept burning (yes, these burn) even after the flame was removed. Additionally, the DRIFIRE fabric wicks moisture and is anti-microbial.
In additional the mock turtle neck it also features thumbholes in the cuffs to enhance protection from flame as well as weather. It is available in all seven deck jersey colors.
In addition to applying their fabric technology to the issue deck pant, DRIFIRE also came up with a completely new design. It integrates a semi-elastic waist to accommodate various waist sizes as well as layering for cold weather. DRIFIRE also added a second cargo pocket as well as wand holders on both hips above the cargo pockets. Finally, there is an adjustment strap at the hem of the pant.
Overall, this is HUGE improvement over the issue, non-FR status quo.
