USMC - ECWCS
Lightweight Cold Weather Underwear Set
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1995
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Description
Light Weight Cold Weather Underwear Set (LWCWUS)
Primary function: Provide a moisture wicking, heat retentive, lightweight garment that keeps Marines dry and comfortable in a variety of environments.
Production Rate: 15,000 per year for the next 3 years
Color: Olive Drab
Unit Replacement Cost: $11.94 for the Undershirt; $10.26 for the drawers
Features: The LWCWUS is a thin, quick drying, hydrophobic, moisture wicking synthetic garment set composed of long underdrawers and zippered neck long undershirt. It is launderable using standard commercial equipment.
Inventory: 121,000
Background: The current cold weather underwear provides excellent insulation in extreme cold weather, but is too warm in moderate cold conditions. Marines conducting strenuous activity would perspire heavily causing the underwear to lose its insulative qualities. The result was Marines suffering from hypothermia, dehydration and other cold weather injuries. The LWCWUS does not have the deficiencies of its predecessor.
Production Rate: 15,000 per year for the next 3 years
Color: Olive Drab
Unit Replacement Cost: $11.94 for the Undershirt; $10.26 for the drawers
Features: The LWCWUS is a thin, quick drying, hydrophobic, moisture wicking synthetic garment set composed of long underdrawers and zippered neck long undershirt. It is launderable using standard commercial equipment.
Inventory: 121,000
Background: The current cold weather underwear provides excellent insulation in extreme cold weather, but is too warm in moderate cold conditions. Marines conducting strenuous activity would perspire heavily causing the underwear to lose its insulative qualities. The result was Marines suffering from hypothermia, dehydration and other cold weather injuries. The LWCWUS does not have the deficiencies of its predecessor.
Date last modified: 12/15/95
History
History
1995-04-17
References
https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsDocDetails.aspx?ident_number=115753
SELECTED ARTWORKS IN THE COLLECTION
Improved ECWCS Fiberpile Shirt & Trousers
Primary function: Provides Marines with a flexible means of staying warm in temperatures ranging from +40° to -25°.
Production Rate: TBD
Cube: .45 cu ft
Weight: .6 lbs
Unit Replacement Cost: Shirt - $65.17; Trousers - $65.17
Features: The shirt is a front opening jacket with long sleeves, hand warming packets, 2 breast pockets, and a zip-up collar. The trousers are a bib type with built-in suspenders that feature quick release fasteners and full length side zip for easy donning and doffing. The material is 100% polyester fleece and comes in several weights, depending on the thickness of insulation required.
Inventory: TBD
Background: The current polyester insulating garments retain moisture, are bulky, improperly sized and uncomfortable to wear. Fleece is a commercially available fabric that is lightweight, water resistant, quick drying, and famous for its comfort.
Date last modified: 05/21/96
Primary function: Provides Marines with a flexible means of staying warm in temperatures ranging from +40° to -25°.
Production Rate: TBD
Cube: .45 cu ft
Weight: .6 lbs
Unit Replacement Cost: Shirt - $65.17; Trousers - $65.17
Features: The shirt is a front opening jacket with long sleeves, hand warming packets, 2 breast pockets, and a zip-up collar. The trousers are a bib type with built-in suspenders that feature quick release fasteners and full length side zip for easy donning and doffing. The material is 100% polyester fleece and comes in several weights, depending on the thickness of insulation required.
Inventory: TBD
Background: The current polyester insulating garments retain moisture, are bulky, improperly sized and uncomfortable to wear. Fleece is a commercially available fabric that is lightweight, water resistant, quick drying, and famous for its comfort.
Date last modified: 05/21/96
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