Product Spotlight: Uniform Technology

The latest in style, comfort & functionality


Law Officer Volume 7 Issue 2 | From the February 2011 Issue Tuesday, February 15, 2011

From cutting-edge fabrics to new developments in comfort and utility, uniforms have come a long way. Following is a look at some of the latest looks, styles and advances in uniform technology.

To view the Uniform Technology products, just click on the gallery to your right.

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Product Spotlight: Uniform Technology

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Tru-Spec Tru Xtreme

Tru-Spec’s Tru Xtreme includes four integrated components that can be worn together or separately. The uniform pants feature state-of-the-art pockets, fasteners and a slider waistband. The shirt features versatile mandarin collar and pockets, and a tunnel system on the right sleeve allows for a tri-pocket to alternate from the left to right arm with snap fasteners. The combat shirt features a no melt, no drip, 60/40 cotton nylon Cordura Baselayer material and 50/50 nylon cotton rip-stop sleeves. The vest, also made of Cordura 50/50 nylon cotton rip-stop, is made to wear over the combat shirt when the ballistic vest comes off.
Tru-Spec 800/241-9414 www.truspec.com.


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Liquid-repelling Shirt

The Blauer 8750X SuperShirt’s washable cotton blend fabric features 10% stretch and a liquid-repelling finish. The shirt features two-way pockets with hook-and-loop scallop flaps, a pencil slot, a secure vertical compartment for glasses or documents, and the Axon integration system—wire ports on side panels. The zippered front has mock buttons and a center-positioned mic tab for ease of use Extra-long shirt tails stay tucked in. It also features badge eyelets with an internal support strap.
Blauer 800/225-6715 www.blauer.com.


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Tailor Made for Women

Elbeco’s Ladies Choice DutyMaxx Trousers are designed especially for women. Nano Fluid Repellency repels fluids, and the UV 40+ protection prevents the pants from fading and protects you from the sun. Permanent 14% stretch provides increased range of movement. A DutyFit waistband offers 360° stretch and will keep your shirt tucked in. The trousers also feature extra deep, quarter- top front pockets and two-welted rear pockets with a tab button closure on left pocket. The trousers come in dark navy, OD green and black, and women’s sizes 2–26.
Elbeco 610/921-0651 www.elbeco.com.


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High Visibility Green

Stearns Windward Jacket keeps the elements out. The mid-thigh-length flotation jacket features a concealed hood, storm cuffs and sealed seams. Features include a two-way Vision zipper with storm flap, hand warmer and cargo pockets, and 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material SOLAS-grade 6755. The Work Zone Gear Vest features a tough, nylon oxford outershell, two pockets with hook and loop tape closure, durable Crosstech flotation foam and 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material SOLAS-grade 6187. The vest and jacket come in sizes S-3XL.
Stearns 800/835-3278 www.stearnsflotation.com.



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