US Military Waterproof ACU camo Suit
After years of study and the field deployment of thousands of prototype uniforms in Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S. Army recently unveiled a NEW
uniform, dubbed the Army Combat Uniform, or ACU. The new uniform is far removed from the idea of ceremonial military dress that once dominated military dress.
Rather than constricting and constraining, it gives and breathes and is somewhat shapeless and untucked.
Making the ACU as invisible as possible required developing an entirely new 'digital' camouflage pattern, derived from the Marine Corps' so-called 'MARPAT'
camo scheme, which was launched in 2001. MARPAT is pixilated—bit-mapped on a computer, and then 'printed' directly onto the fabric. The effect is as
if one had interrupted, at less than full resolution, the downloading of a picture of a traditionally camouflaged soldier, the stripes and whorls
dissipating into pointillist bits.
Principles of Design:
The principles of the military cold weather clothing systems are Vapour Transmission Layer, Insulating Layer, and the Protective Layer.
They are best remembered by using the acronym V.I.P.
Moisture accumulated in the undergarments will inhibit the cold weather clothing systems from functioning correctly.
A good rule of thumb is to start cool. Then after ten to fifteen minutes, make a rest stop, remove
unnecessary layers and vent the neck, waist, and under the arms to avoid overheating.
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Parka:
The Army Digital Gen 1 ECWCS Parka in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) Digital Camouflage features:
Special 3 layer High Performance Fabric, Durable, Breathable & Waterproof
All seams taped
Hood rolls into collar for less bulk and provides full visor protection
Sleeve pockets allow for sew-on patches
Drawstring waist with cord lock
Velcro® adjustable sleeve cuffs
Hidden map pocket
Non-freezing Heavy Duty two way zip
Double Storm Flap front with snap down flap
Insignia/badge loop
Fully ventilated - sleeves have zippered underarms for increased ventilation
Heavy-duty, 330-denier Cordura® nylon elbow reinforcements
1 1/2'' longer hem length to give more coverage
3 1/2'' wider chest designed to enhance layering
Moisture wicking barrier at cuff and hem |
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Trousers:
ACU Extreme Cold Weather Military spec Trousers in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) Digital Camouflage features three-layer construction of durably waterproof,
windproof, and breathable fabric with taped seams to ensure the trousers resistance to water seepage and leaks:
Nylon taslan/PTFE/nylon tricot
Zip fly front with snap closure
Side pass thru pockets with snap flap
Fabric reinforced seat patch
Fabric reinforced knee patches
Bungee cord adjustable waist with barrelocs
Out seam leg zippers
Suspender loops on waistband
Velcro adjustments on legs
All seams sealed with seam tape for complete waterproofness |
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