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Winter Wear 2018

Stay warm and comfortable in this apparel made for colder weather.

November 16, 2018
Winter Wear 2018

Flying Cross Performance Loft Jacket

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Stay warm and comfortable in this apparel made for colder weather.

5.11 Tactical Apex Waterproof 8" Boot

5.11 Tactical Apex Waterproof 8" Boot

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5.11 Tactical's Apex WP 8" Boot is made to be ready for rain, sleet, or snow with its waterproof full-grain polishable leather upper. It has a Vibram MegaGrip outsole formula to keep officers surefooted and stable and the boot is resoleable. For support and cushioning hour after hour, inside are a D3O Life EVA midsole and D3O Support foot bed maximum comfort and heel/arch support. The boot also features eVent BBP (blood borne pathogen) waterproof membrane lining and Kevlar-reinforced heel for braving the elements. www.511tactical.com/apex-waterproof-8-boot.html

Dickies Men’s Tactical Covert Ripstop Pant

Dickies Men’s Tactical Covert Ripstop Pant

Intended for stealth movement, the Dickies Covert Ripstop Pant is built to remain inconspicuous until the moment matters. Large hidden pockets including a welt magazine pocket at the yoke seam and L-shaped pockets in the front provide easy access storage space without blowing your cover. Durable water-repellent fabric technology allows precipitation and spills to slide right off and keep officers looking professional longer. www.dickies.com

Elbeco Inc. FlexTech Base Layer T-Neck

Elbeco Inc. FlexTech Base Layer T-Neck

Elbeco Inc.'s new FlexTech Base Layer T-Neck features an enhanced fabric combination that's an intimate blend of 96% cotton and 4% spandex designed to provide quick-drying comfort with antimicrobial technology to inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria. The soft hand and 4-way stretch are made to provide increased comfort and excellent fit whether worn against the skin or body armor. FlexTech also allows public safety professionals to remain cool, dry, and comfortable while protecting against prolonged exposure to the harmful rays of the sun with its built-in UV protection. The machine washable garment is offered in midnight navy and black. https://elbeco.com

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First Tactical Tactix System Parka

First Tactical Tactix System Parka

First Tactical's Tactix Series System Parka is a waterproof, breathable, fully seam-sealed outer shell and zip-in soft shell jacket liner made to withstand the most volatile weather conditions. It's designed to protect officers from the elements while they maintain the ability to move freely and features multiple zip pockets to organize tactical gear in. Made to be the ultimate duty jacket providing quality, value, and durability, the Tactix Series System Parka is available in men's and women's styles. https://youtu.be/FcFHhwmAmvM

Flying Cross Performance Loft Jacket

The Flying Cross Performance Loft Jacket is a versatile outerwear garment that can be worn as a stand-alone or as part of the Flying Cross Layertech Outerwear system. The Loft Jacket features VaporCore, powered by 37.5 Technology, a moisture management system that Flying Cross says regulates body temperature and dries five times faster than other performance garments. The loft-style jacket is designed to provide the desired warmth in a stand-alone garment while the VaporCore technology assists in maintaining coolness when worn in a layering system, minimizing the need to change ensembles when moving in and out of environments.  http://flyingcross.com/layertech-performance-loft-jacket

Hanesbrands Inc. Hanes Tec ComfortGear

Hanesbrands Inc. Hanes Tec ComfortGear

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To support the true "athletes" that can be found in many professions, Hanes is launching the Hanes Tec ComfortGear Collection to deliver affordable, high-performance comfort compression gear for people with active jobs. The collection includes a tight, sleeve, and socks, and will soon include a tank, all of which Hanes says offer exclusive Triple Tec benefits, including X-Temp moisture-wicking, temperature adaptive fabric; slide-on technology for "easy on, easy off" wear; and FreshIQ odor control. Tec ComfortGear is also made to provide UPF 50+ sun protection, and help keep the athlete in all of us cool, comfortable, and confident all day. www.hanes.com

Mocean #2021A Summit Winter Bike Patrol Pant

Mocean #2021A Summit Winter Bike Patrol Pant

Mocean's Summit Winter Bike Patrol Pant is designed with DuPont Hytrel and Teflon HT waterproof, breathable Supplex Nylon, as well as a seam sealed shell with Coolmax mesh lining. The pant features a high back-elastic waist with a zipper fly, an adjustable draw cord, "floating" beltloops, and a gusseted crotch for comfort.  Gear can be stored in two zippered front slash "reservoir pockets" with storm flaps, two side Velcro flap and gusset cargo pockets, and pen ports.  Articulated and vented knees allow air to circulate over heated muscles.  Other features include elasticized cuffs with ankle-zipper closure and double-needle construction.  www.moceantactical.com

Propper International Propper BA Softshell Duty Jacket

Propper International Propper BA Softshell Duty Jacket

Built for use as a duty jacket and to be just as capable off duty, the updated Propper BA Softshell Duty Jacket provides built-in storage, a packable hood, and quick access to everything officers carry, with optional loop fields on sleeves available. www.propper.com/mens/outerwear/propper-new-bar-softshell-duty-jacket.html

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Tru-Spec TRU 1/4 Zip Winter Combat Shirt

Tru-Spec TRU 1/4 Zip Winter Combat Shirt

Tru-Spec's TRU 1/4 Zip Winter Combat Shirt is made for use in colder climes with a Performance Plus grid fleece body for increased breathability and improved moisture wicking, and polycotton ripstop Tactical Response Uniform sleeves lined with grid fleece. The shirt gets its name from its quarter-zip-front mandarin collar including a zipper cover hood for comfort. It also has adjustable hook-and-loop cuffs and a pencil stall. For strength, the shirt has reinforced shoulder pockets and reinforced external elbow pockets with external openings for elbow pads secured with hook-and-loop closure. Available in multiple colors: MultiCam/coyote, black/black, khaki/sand, olive drab/black, and navy/black. www.truspec.com

WaterShed Gore-Tex Vector Jacket

WaterShed Gore-Tex Vector Jacket

WaterShed has expanded its public safety line with the Vector Jacket, constructed of premium Gore-Tex material proven to be 100% waterproof, windproof, and highly breathable, and completely tape sealed. This jacket takes features from WaterShed's most popular designs with a swoop tail bottom, zippered front with double storm flaps, and three zippered chest pockets. It can be built to department specs with custom sizing available. The Vector Jacket is made in Salem, OR, USA, with Berry compliant manufacturing.

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