Climate-friendly
The Indian Army unveiled its new climate-friendly combat uniform on its Army Day Parade on January 15. The camouflage uniform will be based on the “Digital Disruptive” pattern and will be available in 13 sizes.
The Indian Army had rejected comparisons between the new combat uniform and the LTTE uniform. It says the two are ‘different’, with filters used in the new Army pattern to distort its appearance.
Commenting on this, a retired army man Major Gaurav Arya (retd) tweeted, “Some people … uninformed or malicious people say they look like LTTE uniforms. Here’s how to make a new Army Combat Dress”. He posted a picture on Twitter of Prabhakaran wearing the LTTE outfit and the new army uniform, along with it.
Uniform design
These are some of the features of the new combat uniform:
The new uniform is designed to serve two purposes – protection from harsh weather, field cover for soldiers’ clothing, and increased survival. With the help of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), the new Army Combat Pattern Uniform has been developed with a choice of 15 patterns, eight designs and four fabrics.
Comfort assured
The army uniforms are made of cotton and polyester in a ratio of 70:30. The fabric is lightweight and dries quickly, making it more comfortable for soldiers during operations. The new uniform will be more elegant and comfortable in winter. Uniforms, which contain a mixture of olive, clay, and other colours, are designed to take into account factors such as the deployment area of the soldiers and the climate in which they operate.
