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2. Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology

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   Both pieces are made from 50/50 nylon/cotton rip-stop material with a waterproof coating for the outer material. [3] The inner material includes an activated charcoal layer. The overgarment comes in desert and woodland camouflage. The trousers have bellows pockets, adjustable suspenders and waistband, and a slide fastener with protective flap. [3]

3. Extended Cold Weather Clothing System - Wikipedia

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   extreme cold weather parka and trousers; Initial fielding of the system began in August 2007 to the 73rd Cavalry Regiment in Afghanistan. [1] [2] The water-resistant "soft shell" is far more breathable than any "waterproof-breathable" garment and is used for most field applications, back-stopped by a waterproof nylon parka. Levels of Protection

4. List of United States Marine Corps individual equipment

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   The APECS is structurally almost identical to ECWCS shell jacket and trousers. The Lightweight Exposure Suit offers similar capabilities. [16] The Combat Desert Jacket is a lighter suit to protect Marines from the harsh desert climate. [17] The Extreme Cold Weather Parka & Trouser offer heavy protection from cold weather, and include overboots ...

5. Gabardine - Wikipedia

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   It is a tightly woven waterproof fabric and is used to make outerwear and various other garments, such as suits, overcoats, trousers, uniforms, and windbreakers. Thomas Burberry created the fabric in the late 1870s and patented it in 1888. [1] The name gabardine comes from "gaberdine", a type of long, cape-like dress worn during the Middle Ages ...

6. Páramo Directional Clothing - Wikipedia

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   This is often considered to be a major drawback in both lightweight backpacking and certain climbing applications. While effectively waterproof, Nikwax Analogy fabrics are not impermeable, meaning that the application of enough pressure to counteract the capillary depression effect can cause garments to leak. The requirement to maintain ...

7. Gore-Tex - Wikipedia

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   Gore-Tex is W. L. Gore & Associates's trade name for waterproof, breathable fabric membrane. It was invented in 1969. Gore-Tex blocks liquid water while allowing water vapor to pass through and is designed to be a lightweight, waterproof fabric for all-weather use.