Winter Army Combat Shirt (WACS)
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The Winter Army Combat Shirt (WACS) is the ideal cold weather combat shirt. Extensively field-tested for the best design and ideal combination of fabric weights, the WACS keeps you warm, but not hot, under body armor. The torso features an ultrasoft, four-way stretch fabric (HotJohns), and a streamlined fit that eliminates bunching or riding up under armor. Elements triple-softshell fabric provides wind and rain protection on the sleeves and yoke. Wear as a stand-alone garment or over a lightweight base layer.
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- Full flame-resistant construction with proprietary Massif fabrics
- Proprietary knit construction aggressively wicks moisture and prevents sticking
- 4-way-stretch fabrics
- High collar provides extra flame protection and warmth
- Flat seam construction minimizes chafing
- Low-profile, zippered shoulder pockets to stash gear
- Concealable IR tab
- Lightweight elbow pads with abrasion-resistant SuperFabric® technology
- Flapped utility pen pocket holds pens securely
- Seamless side-panel construction increases comfort under armor
- Velcro loop for name, rank, flag, and unit tape
- Wrist cuffs adjust for a customizable fit
- Machine washable
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- Passes rigorous flame testing including the ASTM D 6413/F2302-03 for vertical flame resistance.
- Tested in flash fire simulations on the pyroman thermal mannikin to demonstrate performance in burn scenarios.
Field Reports
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SFC Jeffery Lawson
Iraq
"All in all the WACS is another GREAT Massif product. As I have said time and time again you guys take the time, and do the research to produce a quality product to keep your consumers SAFE and comfortable when eminent danger is part of their duty title."
