Smart Combat Uniform to IDF Special Units

Smart Combat Uniform to IDF Special Units

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More innovation has been recently reported in the smart uniform field. New combat uniform made of advanced materials that will be supplied soon to the IDF special units will improve the operational effectivity and the combat performance for long terms and enhance the survivability of the forces.

As part of a broad process designed for the improvement of the ground leading units, the IDF special units will be equipped with combat uniforms with special features adapted to the warfare characteristics, the required capabilities and the dedicated equipment.

The uniforms will be fitted to the combat equipment and will be made of a strong, fire resistant and sweat evaporating material. It will include a built-in knee defense layer, ergonomics which prevent pressure points on the body, pants with built-in elastic bands and dedicated secure pockets, according to idf.il.

The US Navy will also supply its sailors and their commands with new and improved uniform. The  Improved Flame Resistant Variant (IFRV) coverall that will replace the legacy Flame Resistant Variant (FRV) coverall are made of a tri-fiber blend. The new material will help to offer arc flash protection and provide improved moisture management by allowing the fiber to breathe more efficiently. The IFRV coverall is also designed for sustained durability lasting nearly twice as long as the current one, according to wtkr.com..

Scientists from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California claim that the material they developed is the first key component of futuristic smart uniforms that will respond to and protect from environmental chemical hazards. They have invented a fabric that is highly breathable and can protect military personnel from biological and chemical threats. The researchers created a flexible polymeric membrane which integrated tiny carbon tubes (CNT) as moisture conducting pores. According to dailymail.co.uk, the CNT pores were shown to increase the breathability of the material by more than ten times.