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1. What color item(s) do I want?
Some colors are only available in one fabric, while others are available in all.
2. How much do I want to spend?
Some fabrics are more expensive than others.
3. Do I want a ripstop or a twill weave?
Ripstop weaves are specifically designed to resist and reduce tears and abrasions while twill weaves are the most pliable
and minimize the appearance of soils and stains.
4. What climate will I be using my item(s) in?
Certain fabrics are better suited for hot and cold climates based on their weight per square yard.
Cotton Ripstop
* 100% cotton
* ripstop weave prevents tears
* 6.5oz psy (lighter weight)
* most comfortable
* breathes well
* least durable
* least fade resistant
* least shrink resistant
Poly / Cotton Twill
* 60% cotton / 40% polyester
* twill weave
* 7oz psy (heavier weight)
* synthetic fabric blend
* fade resistant
* shrink resistant
* wrinkle resistant
* wind resistant
* durable
Poly / Cotton Ripstop
* 65% polyester / 35% cotton
* ripstop weave prevents tears
* 6.6oz psy (all-season weight)
* synthetic fabric blend
* fade resistant
* shrink resistant
* wrinkle resistant
* wind resistant
* quick drying
* durable
Nylon / Cotton Ripstop
* 50% Nylon / 50% Cotton
* ripstop weave prevents tears
* 6.7oz psy (all-season weight)
* synthetic fabric blend featuring DuPont® nylon
* NIR-compliant - approved for military operations
* fade resistant
* shrink resistant
* wrinkle resistant
* wind resistant
* quick drying
* durable
MULTICAM® Poly / Cotton Twill
* 65% polyester / 35% cotton
* twill weave
* 7oz psy (heavier weight)
* synthetic fabric blend
* fade resistant
* shrink resistant
* wrinkle resistant
* wind resistant
* quick drying
* durable
* only available in MULTICAM®
*psy = per square yard
About Near Infrared (NIR) Fabrics
Near Infrared (NIR) Signature Management Technology is used by the U.S. Department of Defense to prevent detection by NIR Image Converters. These photocathode devices do not detect temperatures, but rather infrared radiation variances. NIR-compliant uniforms use a special fabric that allows soldiers to appear at the same radiation level as the surrounding terrain, thus making them more difficult to detect.
To ensure that our military personnel avoid any danger connected to the use of uniforms, Urban Ops has clearly labeled products on this website that are approved for military operations. Similarly, products based on the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) design without NIR technology are also labeled to prevent any error in purchasing. Look for these symbols to ensure you are purchasing uniforms that are designed for your specific application:
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