Polyester Fiberpile Shirt and Bib Overall (a.k.a. Bear Suit)
The polyester fiberpile shirt and bib overall are new ECWCS development items.
Materials Used
The shirt and the bib overall are made of knitted, polyester fiberpile.
Concept of Use
The polyester fiberpile 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 (-32°C) and down to -60°F (-51°C).
Description of Item
The shirt is browncolored, has reinforced shoulder and elbow patches, a convertible turtleneck collar, front zipper, elastic drawcord waist, hook and pile cuff tabs, two chest cargo style pockets, and two lower handwarmer pockets.
The overall, also browncolored, has elastic suspenders with quick release buckles, and full length zippers at the side seams. The quick release buckles are worn in front.
Specifications
- Shirt
- MIL-S-44163, superseded by A-A-59548.
- Bib Overall
- MIL-O-44191, superseded by A-A-59549.
National Stock Numbers
| Shirt | ||
|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 8415-01-228-1353 | |
| Small | 8415-01-228-1354 | |
| Medium | 8415-01-228-1355 | |
| Large | 8415-01-228-1356 | |
| X-Large | 8415-01-228-1357 | |
| Bib Overall | ||
| Short/Regular | Long | |
| X-Small | 8415-01-228-1323 | 8415-01-228-1324 |
| Small | 8415-01-228-1325 | 8415-01-228-1326 |
| Medium | 8415-01-228-1327 | 8415-01-228-1328 |
| Large | 8415-01-228-1329 | 8415-01-228-1330 |
| X-Large | 8415-01-228-1331 | 8415-01-228-1332 |
References
- Use and Care of the Extended Cold Weather Clothing System. [pdf]
- http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/basic_profile.cfm?ident_number=24242
- http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/basic_profile.cfm?ident_number=24270