BLACKHAWK! HPFU TACTICAL PANTS
Can Pants Save Your Life?
Let’s face it: Keeping the law and order can be dangerous, and because of those dangers your life can change in seconds. BLACKHAWK! created their High-Performance Fighting Uniform (HPFU) to meet such challenges. The HPFU Tactical Pants offer articulated knees and a padded, adjustable waistband designed for comfort when you wear a duty belt. These pants also feature a reinforced seat, cargo pockets and textured kneepads, plus built-in pockets. A built-in tourniquet system provides strategically placed tourniquet options in emergency situations. The HPFU system meets the requirements of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research.
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BLAUER MANUFACTURING COMPANY 8750 X SUPER SHIRT
Professional Image
Finally, a tactical shirt designed for those who do more than just sit behind a desk all day. The Blauer Manufacturing Company 8750 X Super Shirt is made of a washable, fine-twill cotton blend that offers abrasion-resistant nylon side panels that stretch. The built-in AXON™ integration system also has wire ports on the side panels. For a professional, contemporary appearance, the shirt is outfitted with zippered front mock pockets, adjustable cuffs and a convertible sport collar, in addition to extra-long shirt tails that stay tucked in at all times. Also available in short sleeves.
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WOOLRICH ELITE SERIES TACTICAL FLEECE JACKET
Perfect Partner
Finding the perfect partner can be challenging, but finding the perfect lightweight jacket is much easier. The Woolrich Elite Series Tactical Fleece Jacket is constructed of 100% polyester fleece with ripstop trim and a soft, comfortable tricot interior lining. Two-way side-seam zippers from the elbow down to the waist allow for easy access to CCWs. The jacket also features two zippered cargo pockets and accessory loops located inside the pocket that are perfect for securing magazine clips or even a small handgun. This versatile jacket is light enough for cooler weather but also perfect as a layering piece.
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SPIEWAK AND SONS, INC. WEATHERTECH AIRFLOW DUTY JACKET
Defeat Old Man Winter
Thanks to the Spiewak and Sons, Inc. Weathertech Airflow Duty Jacket, you can perform at your best even on the coldest days. The Weathertech offers a high-performance Tactel® outer shell, along with a comfortable liner that is breathable as well as windproof and waterproof. Sealed seams and a drop-in hood with drawstrings keep the elements out while keeping you comfortable. For additional warmth and comfort, this heavy-duty jacket features a removable, Thinsulate®, fleece-quilted liner but doesn’t sacrifice mobility due to side-vent zippers that allow for quick access to equipment.
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UNDER ARMOUR HEAT GEAR AND COLD GEAR
Keep Your Cool
Although the original Under Armour (UA) apparel was geared toward professional athletes, UA has since expanded its line to include products for tactical professionals. This gear comes with a tactical base layer in either Heat Gear® or Cold Gear®. Heat Gear is designed to keep you cool and dry during intense, heart-pounding training maneuvers. The special fabric acts as a second skin to wick away sweat from the head and keep your overall body temperature comfortable. Cold Gear’s form-fitting, soft, high-performance material also wicks moisture away from the skin, as well as circulates body heat.
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BATES FOOTWEAR DELTA BOOTS
Click to Customize
When comfort is critical to job performance, Bates Footwear offers a very unique option. The Delta Boots feature the Individual Comfort System (ICS), which allows you to simply click and choose the comfort-level setting you desire. The ICS is an easy-to-use, removable disk inserted into the heel of the boot that can be customized to four different comfort zones. Thanks to the ICS system, the wearer has the ability to control the cushioning, inward and outward stability and firmness levels. Delta Boots are made of leather/ballistic nylon uppers, breathable mesh lining and slip-resistant rubber soles.
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To read the full article, check out the Summer 2011 issue of the FOP Journal.
