Navy Clothing

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Navy Clothing Textile Research
Facility Presented to AAFA18 Oct 2007

• Louise A. Caulfield
• Business Development Manager
• Commercial 508-233-4172, x511
• DSN 256-4785, x111
• FAX [phone]
• email lcaulfield_at_nctrf.natick.army.mil

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Mission
128 years of service to the Navy
Research, Development, Testing, Evaluation,
Engineering Support for both Uniforms and
Protective Clothing
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NCTRF Snapshot
Director Dr. Barbara Avellini
Administrative Staff
Technical Program Manager Cleveland Heath
Business Development Manager Louise Caulfield
Detachment at DSCP
JSC Detachment at JPMO-IP
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Facilities
Offices
Laboratories
Pattern Prototype Flame Thermal
Biophysical

• Textile Performance
• Physical Properties
• Chemical
• Laundry
• Shade

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New Item Development
Market Research Anthropometrics Sizing Pattern
Prototype Textile Testing Evaluation Field
Evaluations Technical Data Package Quality
Assurance
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Personal Protection
Chemical/Biological Protective Garments
Firefighting Flame Resistant Clothing
Protective Clothing Thermal Protective Clothing
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Navy Uniform Certification Program
Meets or exceeds Navy standards

• Design
• Materials
• Color
• Construction
• Quality

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Task Force Uniform (TFU)
Task Force Uniform Charter - October 03

• CNO Mandate to Review Navy Uniforms
  Uniform Requirements
• Meet the Needs of the 21st Century Sailor
• Navy Working Uniform
• Service Uniform E6 below

CNO Approves Phase 1 Proposals - February 06
Rollout May 08
Phase 2 Proposals Funded for R D - June 06
Service Dress Khaki Physical Training Uniforms
Enlisted Service Dress Blue White
Uniforms
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Navy Working Uniform

• Two Piece Battle Dress Style
• Digital Printed Pattern (predominant blue)
• 50 Nylon/ 50 Cotton Twill
• 6.5 oz/yd² Blouse
• 7.5 oz/yd² Trouser
• Unisex Sizing
• Garment Dipped Permanent Press Treatment
• ACE Logo Embroidered in Blouse Pocket
• USN Logo in the Digital Print

Approved for all Ranks O-10 thru E-1
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Enlisted Service Uniform (E-6 Below)

• Intended for year-round wear
• E-6 and below, males and females
• Khaki top, black bottom
• Washable 75/25 polyester/wool blend
• Permanent creases
• Mens Shirt, Trousers and Slacks
• Rank Designation
• Metal Collar Devices

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Phase II Wear Test Programs
Service Dress Blue
Service Dress White
Service Khaki
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Physical Training (PT) UniformTFU Phase II

• Fleet introduction anticipated Mar 08
• 25/set NEXCOM target retail price
• Gold Tee shirt Nylon Shorts
• Antimicrobial and moisture management
• Reflective NAVY Logo

8 inseam
6 inseam
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All Weather Coat
Double Breasted
8 Buttons
6 Buttons

• Proposals
• Performance Fabric Design
• Design Only in Current Fabric

Program on Hold
Back Cape
½ Belt in Back
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Navy Running Suit

• Polyester shell with breathable, wind-resistant
  barrier
• Antimicrobial/wicking treated lining
• Unisex design in Navy colors (Blue/Gold)
• Reflective trim and embroidered logos

FRONT
Program on Hold
BACK
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