Marines will soon be issued new fire-resistant utility blouses and pants made from material twice as durable as what they currently use.
The uniform pieces, part of the Corps’ Enhance Fire Resistant Combat Ensemble, are made with a new flame-resistant material designed to allow the uniform to self-extinguish if it comes into contact with fire. While the fabric is just as durable as the treated material that is currently used, it lasts longer, according to officials with Marine Corps Systems Command. The fabric, officials said, is a blend of cotton, nylon, and meta-aramid, a material resistant to high heat and chemical degradation.
