Military Fabrics: Uses and Applications

When you think of fabrics, you probably don’t think of the military. But, the military uses specialty fabrics for a variety of uses. In fact, the military uses specialty fabrics for more than just things like uniforms and tent fabric.

You’d be surprised what specialty fabrics are used for in the military! Here’s a quick list of some things the military uses specialty fabrics for:

• Ponchos
• Tents
• Uniforms
• Backpacks and Utility Belts
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Linings in Rockets
• Cords, Ropes, and Cables
• Straps and Sheaths for Carrying Weapons
• Helmet Coverings 
• Flags
• Bedsheets & Mattress Fabrics
• Hats, Gloves, and Belts

As you can see, the uses for performance and specialty fabrics in the military are numerous. The reasons the military uses specialty fabrics like Herculite Inc.’s Herculite 20 and Herculite 80 brands are because these textiles are specially engineered to perform under pressure. Here’s a list of what these fabrics feature:

• Temperature Control
• Mildew Resistance
• UV Ray Resistance
• Flame Resistance
• High Tear Resistance
• Abrasion Resistance
• Waterproof
• And more…

As you can see from the list above, these military fabrics are made to withstand the rigors of military life. That means these fabrics can stand up to things like inclement weather, and they can repel the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun, and most of all, these textiles are dependable. That means these fabrics allow soldiers to do their work without worrying.

For example, it’s important that things like tents and other military fabric structures stay tight on the frame, won’t tear easily and are waterproof; that’s why performance fabrics/specialty fabrics are so important in the creation of military fabric products. If a soldier has to worry about his tent, his mind is not on the mission at hand.

Military fabrics are made from more than just your standard fabrics like cotton or canvas; they are also made from things like polyester, vinyl, polyester vinyl composites, and acrylics to name a few.

Soldiers stationed around the world wear and use specialty military fabrics every day. From the uniforms to the helmets they wear, specialty fabrics make up an integral part of the tools they need to protect and serve their countries.

For more information about Herculite Inc.’s performance and military fabrics visit us at http://www.herculite.com/military-fabrics.