Light weight, breathability and maximum comfort in hot environments were the main focus points when designing and developing the 5.11 Hot Weather Uniform system. Fit, sizing-system and material choices have been made relying entirely on military end-users feedback and wear tests.
- Mechanical stretch of the woven material (sleeves, shoulders, and lower back) allows for an extremely wide range of motion
- Reducing the woven to its utmost minimum and subsidizing with lightweight and breathable knit guarantees a high level of breathability and airflow, whilst keeping the necessary robustness in highly stressed areas
- Fit has been specifically made to accommodate either female (62044NL) or male operators (72205NL). Both styles take current anthropometrics of military personnel into consideration
- Seams are placed in strategic positions to prevent chafing
- All materials are quick drying
- Biceps pocket placement, sizing and opening direction have been made to accommodate current military end users preferences
- Zipper pull tab cords and hook and loop tabs on sleeve openings are designed to allow easy manipulation with gloves
- All visible surfaces including the knit body material and loop patches are printed in MulitCam to prevent unnatural contrasting colour blocks and hard edges
