FREE | Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble | ADS, Inc.

Equipment & Clothing Programs

FREE | Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble

Introducing ADS’ solution to the U.S. Army’s Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble - FREE™. The ADS FREE™ solution is 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 fi res, 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.

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.

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.

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.

FREE Light Weather Outer Layer (LWOL) Jacket & Pants

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.

Light Weather Outer Layer (LWOL)
Jacket & Pants

Highly abrasion resistant face fabric constructed with a fire resistant nylon/pima/Lycra blend treated with Massif’s new Halo Fusion Process.
Inner fleece layer constructed with a modacrylic/Nomex/Lycra fiber blend.
Flame resistant, wind-resistant, water-resistant, breathable, and durable.

FREE Extreme Weather Outer Layer (EWOL) Jacket & Pants

Intermediate Weather Outer Layer (IWOL)
Jacket, Pants & Vest

Highly abrasion resistant face fabric constructed with a fire resistant nylon/pima/Lycra blend treated with Massif’s new Halo Fusion Process.
Inner fleece layer constructed with a modacrylic/Nomex/Lycra fiber blend.

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.

Fire Resistant Riggers Belt

FR Treated 1 ¾” webbing with a foliage green buckle.
Hook and loop closure.

Fire Resistant Glove Liner

Water repellant and flame resistant.
Exceptional manual dexterity/tactility.
Grip with flame resistant grip dots on the palm side.

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.

Contact ADS today for more information about FREE | Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble

Our Mission

ADS is intensely focused on providing timely and cost effective Operational Products, Tactical Gear, and Logistics Services Solutions our clients need to increase their operational effectiveness, complete their missions, and make this world a safer place.

ADS has developed procedures that shorten the "logistics pipeline" to provide rapid response and the best possible pricing to our customers worldwide.

We work for you

ADS features a wide-range of contractual vehicles to make product acquisition as easy as possible. Our contractual vehicles are simple ot use and each has its own advantages dependent upon specific customer requirements. Visit Contracts.


Email: