Navy Clothing

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Navy Clothing Textile Research Facility

• Navy Uniform Program
• 12 October 2006
• Presented to
• American Apparel Footwear Association

Louise A. Caulfield Business Development
Manager 508-233-4119, x111 lcaulfield_at_nctrf.natick
.army.mil
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NCTRFs Mission

• Research, Development, Testing, Evaluation and
  Engineering Support for Uniforms and Personal
  Protective Ensembles Uniforms
• Current Staff
• 30 associates, 2 NAVSUP Interns
• Textile Technologists, Clothing Designers,
  Engineers, Supply Specialists

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Organization Chart
Director Dr. Barbara Avellini x511
Administrative Staff
Technical Program Manager Cleveland Heath x212
Business Development Manager Louise Caulfield x111
Certification, Quality Assurance Engineering
Support Rich Wojtaszek, x219
Patterns Prototypes Barbara Quinn, x322
Chemical Biological Laurie Welch, x320 or
508-233-4647
Test Evaluation Joe Giblo X 311
New Item Development Debbie Peppenelli, X115
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Dress Service Uniforms

• Development and Evaluation
• Anthropometrics Sizing
• Certification QA
• Pattern Prototype Development
• Textile Testing Evaluation
• Shade Control

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Personal Protective Ensembles
- Shipboard Threats -
Sailor Overboard Fire / Flash Steam
Flooding
Chemical Agents Cold Stress
Heat Stress Shrapnel
Toxic Chemicals
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Laboratory Support

• Patterns Prototype
• Lab

Textile Lab Laundry Lab Shade Control
Biophysical Lab
Thermal/ Flammability Lab
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Navy Uniform Certification Program

• By-Laws
• Vendor Certification
• QA Inspections
• 100 Shade Evaluation
• Certification Database

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Task Force Uniform (TFU)

• TFU Phase I Programs
• Navy Working Uniform (NWU)
• Year-Round Service Uniform (SU) for Jr. Enlisted
• Approved by CNO Feb 06
• Roll Out 2008

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Navy Working Uniform (O-10 through E-1)

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

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NWU Features
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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
• Classic Athletic Sizing for men
• Metal Collar Rank Devices
• Optional Relaxed Fit Jacket

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Task Force Uniform Phase II

• TFU Phase II Programs
• Service Dress Khaki (SDK)
• Service Dress Blue White Jumper Uniforms
• All Weather Coat
• Cutlass
• Prototype Development Ongoing
• CNO Review

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Service Dress Khaki Uniform

• Authorized Navy Uniform thru 1973
• Officers Chiefs
• Popular Uniform Bring Back the SDKs
• Prototype Development
• Traditional Design
• Contemporary Design
• Wool and Wool Blend Fabrics
• All Season Weight
• Cotton Blend Shirt

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All Weather Coat

• Worn by Males Females All Ranks
• Upgrade Fabric
• Lighter Weight
• Breathable
• Water Repellent
• Design
• Single Breasted
• Double Breasted

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Additional Efforts

• Cutlass for Chiefs Optional item
• Alternatives to Steel Toes on Safety Shoes
• Physical Training Gear
• Under Consideration

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• NCTRF
• Committed to Excellence