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inserts were used. In 1993–1999, wool inserts in CG483 color were produced, while since 1999, the inserts were produced from black acrylic yarn. Light Duty, Flexor gloves were produced until 9 August 2013 (SPM1C1-10-D-1003) and also used together with ACU. Both types of gloves were used mainly as light duty gloves. Heavy works, e.g. construction works or climbing, required heavy duty gloves. sCarf, neCkWear, man's, Wool, green 208, Class I NSN 8440-00-823-7520 In the case of BDU, scarfs could only be worn together with a field coat. The history of those scarfs dates back to WWII and probably nothing changed (maybe the colors). The method of wearing them was described in AR670-1. The scarf had to be folded in half along its length and to be crossed on the neck with its left side over the right side. It could protrude outside the outline of the collar. The last scarfs were delivered on 8 June 2010 (SPM1C1-10-FN-002). methoDS for mAkinG the UniformS wArmer BDU Type I were designed for temperate climate, i.e. for temperatures higher than +4ºC. Using Coat, Cold Weather: Field, Camouflage pattern with the uniform was sometimes inconvenient. Jackets have a limited resistance to rain and snow . At the same time, they are pretty heavy and may obstruct movements. Sometimes, it was easier to change the coat rather than dry the jacket. Within a certain range of temperatures, there is a need for something warmer than the uniform itself, yet more comfortable than a jacket. One of the solutions is the long winter coat made in 50% cotton and 50% wool. They were part of clothing bags. However, such a solution is not necessarily efficient, especially for improving thermal insulation of the upper body, because it adds only a little bit of warmth. In order to increase the warmth comfort of uniforms, the US Army had two options – ECWCS brown polypropylene shirts and brown sweaters. sWeaTer, man's, Wool, olIVe draB The cut of sweater was similar to WWII era ones, but had different weave and buttons. The first version of wool sweaters (NSN 8405-00-163-89XX) was standardized before 1963 (FSN/NSN had been assigned since 1 January 1963). It had a neckline with five buttons and slim fit – it was slightly loose in sleeves and in torso, but the waist was narrow (in the case of Medium, the waist could be expanded to about 95 cm, so it passed tightly through the chest). Those sweaters are more of a layer of undergarments and according to AR670-1. That version was produced until 1991. Those sweaters were very popular among soldiers in West Germany in the 1980s or during REFORGER excersises in autumn and winter. sWeaTer, man's, od In 1986, a new type of sweater made of modacrylic fiber was introduced. That is quite peculiar, because I have never seen sweaters to be labelled as modacrylic. Modacrylic fiber differs from acrylic fiber in durability and fire resistance properties. The assigned NSN was 8405-01-224-90XX. The first 100% acrylic sweaters under the same NSN appeared somewhere near 1996. Due to the shift to acrylic, the pattern of the sweater had to be changed. The weave density was reduced twice, the bottom drawcord got expanded. Despite being very elastic, the sweater fitted tightly to the body, UNIFORMS