A500 Contact Jacket

/ Problem

Uniforms have always been a key part of effective operations, whatever the sector. As technology develops and the demands on users increase, the needs of these uniforms have grown as well. Meeting these requirements needs garments that are capable of handling heat or cold, hard use, and quickly changing environments without slowing the user with weight and bulk.

/ Solution

The Contact range meets the requirements for modern combat uniforms using a mechanical stretch ripstop fabric, allowing for a modern cut with stretch that doesn't degrade over time with elasticated fibres. Designed to be worn with and around modern load-carrying gear, and to adjust to the current task without requiring different uniform sets, with removable knee pads, pit zips and pocket placement.

 Introducing our Contact Field Jacket, a new lightweight outer-field layer as part of our Contact Collection, featuring the same design characteristics and form factor as our Elite Stealth Jacket for excellent layer integration.

The Contact Field Jacket is an outer shell, a mid-layer, a windbreaker, and more. It is constructed from mechanical stretch NYCO ripstop to provide the same durability, water resistance, and wind-blocking as you would expect from a smock, with the fit and feature set of a jacket. A highly adjustable hood, internal front pockets, and an ergonomic cut make it perfect for wearing under, over, or without plate carriers or chest rigs.

The design and fit keep the operator in mind. The two large front pockets have dual opening zips, providing access even when working around armour or straps to each pocket, as well as the internal device slip pocket in the left pocket. Each sleeve holds another zippered pocket with Velcro for ID patches on the outside, as well as a gusseted pit zip under the arm.

All pockets and the gusseted pit zips use a high-spec fine knit mesh lining with excellent stretch performance. This mesh lining turns all the pockets into vents as needed on top of the gusseted pit zips for excellent heat management, even while wearing load-bearing equipment.

Three adjustment points allow the large peaked hood to be finely adjusted to cover the operator’s head without compromising their peripheral vision. Adjustable Velcro cuffs allow for a comfortable modern fit, hem adjustments are found on either side and stow all excess discreetly up the side of the jacket.  Side hem adjustments allow for a snug fit every time and keep excess squared away with an internal cord guide.