Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility

Presented to:

AAFA 15 March 2007

Louise A. Caulfieldlcaulfield@nctrf.natick.army.mil

Organization Chart

Certification & Quality

AssuranceR. Wojtaszek

Certification & Quality

AssuranceR. Wojtaszek

Patterns & Prototypes

B. Quinn

Patterns & Prototypes

B. Quinn

Chemical & Biological

DevelopmentL. Welch

Chemical & Biological

DevelopmentL. Welch

Test & Evaluation

J. Giblo

Test & Evaluation

J. Giblo

New Item Development

D. Peppenelli

New Item Development

D. Peppenelli

Director Dr. Barbara Avellini

Director Dr. Barbara Avellini

Administrative StaffAdministrative Staff

Technical Program ManagerCleveland Heath

Technical Program ManagerCleveland Heath

Business Development Manager Louise Caulfield

Business Development Manager Louise Caulfield

Matrix Workforce

Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility

MissionResearch, Development, Testing,

Evaluation & Engineering Support for Uniforms and Personal Protective

Ensembles & Uniforms

Staff30 civilians, 6 contractors

• Textile Technologists• Clothing Designers• Engineers• Supply Specialists

Facilities

LaboratoriesPattern & PrototypeBiophysicalFlame & Thermal

Textile Performance•Physical Properties•Chemical•Laundry•Shade

Task Force Uniform (TFU)

CNO Mandate to Review Uniform Requirements – Meet the Needs of the 21st Century Sailor

Navy Working Uniform

Service Uniform – E6 & below Goals

Rollout Date Fall 2008

Task Force Uniform Charter - October 2003

CNO Approves Phase 1 Proposals - February 06

Phase 2 Proposals Funded for R & D - June 06

Navy Working Uniform

• Two Piece Battle Dress Style

•Digital Printed Pattern (predominant blue)

• 50% Nylon/ 50% Cotton Twill

• 6.5 oz/yd² Blouse

• 7.5 oz/yd² Trouser

• Unisex Sizing

• Garment Dipped Permanent Press Treatment

• ACE Logo Embroidered in Blouse Pocket

•USN Logo in the Digital Print

Approved Design

Approved for all Ranks O-10 thru E-1

NWU - Features

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

• Rank Designation – – Metal Collar Devices

Approved Design

SU - Features

• Garrison Cap– Poly/Wool Tropical– Reinforced Crown

• Relaxed Fit Jacket– 55/45 Poly/Wool Gabardine – 10 oz/lin. yd– Water Repellent Finish– Officer’s Style for all Ranks– Knit Collar,Cuffs,Waistband

Optional Item

Phase 2 TFU

• Service Dress Khaki

• E-6 & Below Service Dress Blue (Male)

• E-6 & Below Service Dress White

• All Weather Coat

• Functional Pockets• Set in belt• Flat Front Trousers• Unbelted Side Zip Slacks• Wool and Wool Blend• No Iron Cotton Blend Shirt

SERVICE KHAKI Traditional Design

Worn by: Officers & Chiefs

SERVICE DRESS KHAKI

• Pointed Pocket Flaps• Non Functional Pockets• Pleated Front Trousers• Unbelted Center Zip Slacks• Wool and Wool Blend• No Iron Cotton Blend Shirt

Contemporary Design

Worn by: Officers & Chiefs

E1/6 SERVICE DRESS BLUE, MALE

• Poly/Wool Gabardine• Side Zipper on Jumper • Concealed Center Front Zipper on Trousers

E1/6 SERVICE DRESS WHITE

• Micro- denier Polyester• Increased Comfort• Less Translucent

• Cuffs• Side Zipper • Blue Stars on Collar• Blue Piping

• Collar • Cuff

Side Zipper

ALL WEATHER COAT Double Breasted

Back Cape ½ Belt in Back

6 Buttons8 Buttons

Proposals A. Performance Fabric & DesignB. Design Only in Current Fabric

Evolving CBRN Requirement

• The goal is to provide the Warfighter a revolutionary IPE solution that will:– Reduce thermal burden– Lighten the individual Warfighter’s load– Reduce the logistical burden for the unit– Be interoperable with communications and

weapons systems– Be fully integrated into the combat uniform

• Need for low cost, durable, FR materials• Need for closures

– Improvements or alternatives to hook and loop, slide fasteners, zip lock seals (for example)

– Consideration toward cost, weight, flexibility, ease of use

Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility Commercial 508-233-4119, x111;

DSN 256-4119, x111FAX 508-233-4783email: lcaulfield@nctrf.natick.army.mil