FREE | Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble
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Introducing ADS’ solution to the U.S. Army’s Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble - FREE™. The ADS FREE™ solution is a high-tech, multi-layered, cold-weather clothing system specifically designed to meet the needs of soldiers who serve in specialized areas at greater risk of being exposed to fuel fires, a hazard associated with helicopters and armored vehicles.
ADS is currently under contract with the U.S. Army to source and integrate FREE.
As the lead integrator, ADS utilizes our unparalleled product expertise and cutting edge distribution operations to lead a team of over ten U.S. technical garment manufacturers and technical textile companies to produce and supply the versatile, multi-layer, 16-component system.
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With the goal of enhancing soldier survivability and through the development of technologically advanced environmental protective clothing, PM CIE sought significant feedback from industry and Soldiers to develop this fully integrated fire resistant cold weather layering system.
Based on current layering systems such as the U.S. Army’s Third Generation Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (GEN III ECWCS), FREE™ uses the latest textile science to keep Soldiers comfortable, dry, warm and safe in the most inclement conditions. Each piece fi ts and functions either alone or together as a system to provide the most options for the Soldier.
FREE provides the Army soldier with built-in protection from flame and heat threats present in combat conditions, while remaining highly functional in a spectrum of cold and wet weather climates. The FREE system is user-adaptable for field operations in rapidly evolving combat environments and protects the soldier from head to toe. It is designed specifically for aviation and combat vehicle crewmen, and utilizes advanced textile technologies in a range of garments, from lightweight base layers to weather-protecting outerwear.
The complete FREE System features 16 components to provide the broadest range of defense from unpredictable environmental conditions as well as flame and heat threats.
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Fire Resistant T-Shirt & Boxer Briefs
- Flame Retardant HOT (Heat Opposing Tecnhology)
- constructed with a Tri-Blend FR Rayon/Wool/Nylon Material with Anti-Microbial/Anti Odor Smart Silver material.
- Quick drying, high moisture movement.
- Lightweight and breathable.
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Fire Resistant Base Layer
- Made from Nomex/Lycra Mesh, a lightweight, moisture wicking, breathable fabric with excellent recovery properties.
- Provides maximum comfort in hot climates. Can be worn under mid-weight layer for maximum comfort in cold weather.
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Fire Resistant Mid-Weight Layer
- Made from quick drying high-loft double velour fleece which provides warmth and breathability.
- Provides maximum comfort when worn over Base layers and underneath the uniform.
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Light Weather Outer Layer (LWOL)
Jacket & Pants
- Built for fast and light movement in cool weather, high-activity situations.
- Flame-resistant softshell fabric has a soft interior and a windproof, waterproof, breathable membrane.
- Features include flapped double pen pockets within easy reach, pass-through flap for CVC extraction strap, and zippered hand-warmer pockets for comfort.
- Designed to fit easily over uniforms and under packs and body armor.
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Intermediate Weather Outer Layer (IWOL)
Jacket, Pants & Vest
- Advanced four-way stretch flame-resistant fabric features an abrasion-resistant exterior; a windproof, waterproof, breathable membrane; and a soft interior.
- Features include secure shoulder pockets for easy access to gear, pass-through flap for CVC extraction strap, and knee-length boot zippers for easy donning and doffing.
- Extensively tested by troops in some of the world’s harshest conditions.
- Designed to fit easily over uniforms and not bunch under packs and body armor.
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Extreme Weather Outer Layer (EWOL)
Jacket & Pants
- Constructed from a flame resistant 3-Layer GORE-TEX® MIL FR720 Laminate.
- Highly moisture vapor permeable, durably windproof and waterproof.
- The most external layer in the clothing system.
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Fire Resistant Riggers Belt
- FR Treated 1 ¾” webbing with a foliage green buckle.
- Hook and loop closure.
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Fire Resistant Glove Liner
- Water repellant and flame resistant.
- Exceptional manual dexterity/tactility.
- Grip with flame resistant grip dots on the palm side.
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Fire Resistant Merino Wool Boot Sock
- Cushioned mid-calf boot sock.
- Dense resilient terry loop cushioning surrounds calf and foot bottom.
- Elastic support at arch.
- Reinforced heel and toe for increased durability.
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FREE, or Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble, consists of a multilayer, 16-level cold weather clothing system based on GEN III. FREE is fire resistant clothing designed for soldiers in areas exposed to fuel fires, which are often associated with helicopters and armored vehicles. ADS, Inc. works with ten American garment manufacturers and textile companies to produce this 16-layer clothing system. All pieces function alone or together and are designed to protect the wearer from flames and heat threats in cold and wet weather conditions.
The various layers for the Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble begin with t-shirts and briefs and go through base and mid-weight layers made from Nomex/Lycra mesh. Outer layers consist of light to extreme weather jackets, parkas, and trousers. Included with these pieces of fire resistant clothing are gloves and wool socks with the same properties.
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