Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility

Navy Uniform Program12 October 2006

Presented to:

American Apparel & Footwear Association

Louise A. CaulfieldBusiness Development Manager

508-233-4119, x111lcaulfield@nctrf.natick.army.milNavy Clothing & Textile Research Facility

NCTRF’s 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

Organization Chart

Certification, Quality

Assurance & Engineering

Support

Rich Wojtaszek, x219

Certification, Quality

Assurance & Engineering

Support

Rich Wojtaszek, x219

Patterns & Prototypes

Barbara Quinn, x322

Patterns & Prototypes

Barbara Quinn, x322

Chemical & Biological

Laurie Welch, x320 or 508-233-4647

Chemical & Biological

Laurie Welch, x320 or 508-233-4647

Test & Evaluation

Joe GibloX 311

Test & Evaluation

Joe GibloX 311

New Item Development

Debbie Peppenelli, X115

New Item Development

Debbie Peppenelli, X115

Director Dr. Barbara Avellini

x511

Director Dr. Barbara Avellini

x511

Administrative StaffAdministrative Staff

Technical Program ManagerCleveland Heath

x212

Technical Program ManagerCleveland Heath

x212

Business Development Manager Louise Caulfield

x111

Business Development Manager Louise Caulfield

x111

Dress & Service Uniforms

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

USCGUSMC

Personal Protective Ensembles - Shipboard Threats -

• Sailor Overboard

• Fire / Flash

• Steam

• Flooding

• Chemical Agents

• Cold Stress

• Heat Stress

• Shrapnel

• Toxic Chemicals

Laboratory Support

Patterns & Prototype

Lab

Biophysical LabThermal/ Flammability Lab

Textile Lab Laundry Lab Shade Control

Navy Uniform Certification Program

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

Meets or Exceeds

Navy Standards

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

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

NWU Features

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

Men’s Shirt, Trousers and Slacks Classic & Athletic Sizing for men Metal Collar Rank Devices Optional Relaxed Fit Jacket

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

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

All Weather Coat

Worn by Males & Females – All Ranks

Upgrade Fabric Lighter Weight Breathable Water Repellent

Design Single Breasted Double Breasted

Additional Efforts

Cutlass for Chiefs Optional item

Alternatives to Steel Toes on Safety Shoes

Physical Training Gear Under Consideration

NCTRFCommitted to Excellence