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ADS to procure US Army's Gen III extended cold weather clothing system
06 Jan '07
4 min read
Based on layering systems currently utilized by mountaineering professionals, the Generation III ECWCS system uses the latest textile science to keep Soldiers comfortable, dry, and warm in the most inclement conditions.
It incorporates seven layers of clothing, including light-weight and mid-weight Polartec Powerdry moisture wicking shirt and briefs, a Polartec Thermal Pro fleece jacket, a nylon/ spandex wind jacket, a soft shell jacket and trousers using Nextec fabric, a Gore-Tex wet weather jacket and trousers, and a Primaloft insulated loft parka and trousers for extreme cold weather conditions. Each piece fits and functions either alone or together as a system to provide the most options for the Soldier.
As an improvement upon previous generations, the new Generation III ECWCS is 33% more compressible, 25% lighter, and is more comfortable.
It is more versatile and includes functional features that allow the Soldier to adapt to varying mission requirements and environmental conditions ranging between -40 to +60 degrees Fahrenheit. Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R/VA-2nd) said, “Soldiers are the most important component of our national defense and ensuring their protection is a primary concern. This Generation III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System is an exceptional example of the Army's commitment to increasing the safety and survivability of the Soldiers operating in extremely difficult cold weather environments."
ADS utilizes its relationships within the technical textile and outdoor apparel industries to create and integrate the optimal inventory supply for this mission critical individual protection system.
ADS Inc is intensely focused on providing timely and cost effective special operational products and logistics solutions our clients need to increase their operational effectiveness and complete their missions – at home or in theater.
It incorporates seven layers of clothing, including light-weight and mid-weight Polartec Powerdry moisture wicking shirt and briefs, a Polartec Thermal Pro fleece jacket, a nylon/ spandex wind jacket, a soft shell jacket and trousers using Nextec fabric, a Gore-Tex wet weather jacket and trousers, and a Primaloft insulated loft parka and trousers for extreme cold weather conditions. Each piece fits and functions either alone or together as a system to provide the most options for the Soldier.
As an improvement upon previous generations, the new Generation III ECWCS is 33% more compressible, 25% lighter, and is more comfortable.
It is more versatile and includes functional features that allow the Soldier to adapt to varying mission requirements and environmental conditions ranging between -40 to +60 degrees Fahrenheit. Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R/VA-2nd) said, “Soldiers are the most important component of our national defense and ensuring their protection is a primary concern. This Generation III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System is an exceptional example of the Army's commitment to increasing the safety and survivability of the Soldiers operating in extremely difficult cold weather environments."
ADS utilizes its relationships within the technical textile and outdoor apparel industries to create and integrate the optimal inventory supply for this mission critical individual protection system.
ADS Inc is intensely focused on providing timely and cost effective special operational products and logistics solutions our clients need to increase their operational effectiveness and complete their missions – at home or in theater.
ADS Inc
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