ECWS Cold Weather Fiberpile Shirt



Cold Weather Shirt Fiberpile / Bear Suit

1985

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Nomenclature

Shirt Cold Weather Polyester Fiberpile
Shirt Cold Weather Polyester Fiber Pile
Brown Bear Suit



PART NUM.
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TITLE
Shirt Cold Weather Fiberpile
DATE
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FORMAT
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COLLECTION
ECWCS
ACQUISITION
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REFERENCE
MIL-O-44191





Description

The shirt and the bib overall are made of a brown colored (brown 463), knitted, polyester fiberpile material conforming to class 4, MIL-C-43251, because of which the shirt and bib overall are called "bear suit".


History / Summary

The polyester fiberpile shirt and bib overall are new ECWCS development items. The shirt serves as the primary insulating layer on the upper body. The bib overall is used as an additional layer for temperatures below -25°F and down to -60°F.
The "Bosnia Buffalo Bib" (nickname for brown material used) is made to handle extreme cold weather conditions. The thick synthetic cloth fiber pile creates air space to hold in the warmth. Two-way zippers run the length of both the left and the right side of the unit. There is a third zipper that runs from the fly area to the back area. There are two inch black nylon webbing suspenders, with black quick release plastic overall clips.


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Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) cold weather bib overalls. Commonly nicknamed the "bear suit." Thick, soft fleece interior lining keeps you very warm in the coldest of weather.Size: Large Short RegularBrand new, never issued, with tag still attached.




Nomenclature

OVERALL, BIB, COLD WEATHER, FIBERPILE
OVERALLS, COLD WEATHER, SYNTHETIC FIBER PILE







The polyester fiberpile shirt and bib overall are new ECWCS development items. The shirt serves as the primary insulating layer on the upper body. The bib overall is used as an additional layer for temperatures below -25°F and down to -60°F.

Materials Used

The shirt and the bib overall are made of a brown colored (brown 463), knitted, polyester fiberpile material conforming to class 4, MIL-C-43251, because of which the shirt and bib overall are called "bear suit".


Description of Item

The shirt is a long sleeve, front opening type garment with hook and pile cuff tabs, two chest cargo style pockets, two lower handwarmer pockets and a fold over collar that converts to a turtleneck when the front slide fastener is completely closed. A black elastic nylon drawcord with barrel lock is at the waist. The shoulders, underarms, sleeves, and pockets are reinforced with plain weave black polyester/cotton material

The overall has adjustable elastic suspenders with quick release buckles, and full length zippers at the side seams and a fly slide fastener enable two-way openings. The quick release buckles are worn in front.

Specifications
Shirt: MIL-S-44163
Bib Overall: MIL-O-44191

Synthetic fleece shirt and overalls



Shirt

8415-01-228-1353 X-Small (March 14, 1986)
8415-01-228-1354 Small 
(March 14, 1986)
8415-01-228-1355 Medium 
(March 14, 1986)
8415-01-228-1356 Large 
(March 14, 1986)
8415-01-228-1357 X-Large 
(March 14, 1986)







Bib Overall

8415-01-228-1323 X-Small  Short/Regular  
8415-01-228-1324 X-Small Long
8415-01-228-1325 Small Short/Regular  
8415-01-228-1326 Small Long 
8415-01-228-1327 Medium Short/Regular  
8415-01-228-1328 Medium Long
8415-01-228-1329 Large Short/Regular 
8415-01-228-1330 Large Long
8415-01-228-1331X-Large Short/Regular  
8415-01-228-1332 X-Large Long









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