ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS
CORDURA® Fabric - is one of the most respected brands, retailers and militaries around the world use when they need to make a product that’s durable, versatile and reliable. Constructed using high tenacity fiber technologies, weight for weight, CORDURA® fabrics are exceptionally durable. The fabric is also lightweight. CORDURA® fabric also NIR compliant.
Kevlar® is an organic fiber in the aromatic polyamide family. The unique properties and distinct chemical composition of wholly aromatic polyamides (aramids) distinguish them—and especially Kevlar®—from other commercial, man-made fibers. Kevlar® has a unique combination of high strength, high modulus, toughness and thermal stability. It was developed for demanding industrial and advanced-technology applications. Currently, many types of Kevlar® are produced to meet a broad range of end uses.
DWR coating - DWR (durable water repellent) is a coating added to fabrics at the factory to make them water-resistant (or hydrophobic)
Velcro - Velcro is a fabric hook and loop fastener
Duraflex - Made by Woojin Plastic based out of Korea. Duraflex is the world's leading brand in plastic buckles & accessories for the outdoor sporting goods industry.
NIR (Near-infrared) - Management technology that is used to help prevent detection by night vision devices. NIR compliant gear uses a special fabric that allows the equipment to appear at the same radiation level as the surrounding terrain. Which is making them more difficult to detect.
YKK Zippers - The worlds largest zipper manufacturer. High Quality and rugged zipper.
Combat Vent System (CVS®) - An innovative ventilation system used in backpacks that provided increased comfort for their users. Made of contoured foam profiles with multiple air channels that are combined with airy mesh. The CVS® keeps the pack off the back which enhances air circulation preventing heat build-up and sweating while the stiff foam ensures comfort and stability.
Molle/Pals System - Modular lightweight load-carrying Equipment. The current generation of load-bearing equipment. The system is derived from the use of PALS (Pouch Attachment Ladder System) which is webbing for modular pouch attachment. The Molle/Pals system we use is laser cut into the fabric.
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MultiCam® - The MultiCam® pattern was developed to effectively limit the visual and near-IR signature of a person operating across a very wide range of physical environments and seasons. After many successful evaluations, after being proven in combat, and after becoming the officially issued pattern of the US Army for all Afghanistan operations in 2010, MultiCam® is the proven multi-environment concealment solution.
