Indian Navy to get technically advanced fabric for uniform including camouflage cap, jacket and high ankle shoes

The newly designed uniform items are meant for enhanced comfort, hygiene and functionality

January 12, 2024

Arvind Ltd signs MoU with Indian Navy for technically advanced uniform fabric supply

The Indian Navy has said it will get a unique and technically advanced fabric for its uniform.

For the supply of this technically advanced uniform fabric for the Navy, a MoU has been signed between the Indian Navy and M/s Arvind Limited, the officials said.

The newly designed uniform items are meant for enhanced comfort, hygiene, and functionality. These include high-absorption T-shirts, camouflage cap and jacket, high ankle shoes, and National Civil Dress for Messes/ functions were displayed, the Ministry of Defence said.

The Navy said, “Specifications of the new Anti-fungal, Anti-Microbial, and Anti-bacterial fabric are specially developed for tropical conditions with improved moisture mgmt tech and higher whiteness index lasting multiple washing cycles.”

Earlier some newly designed uniform items were introduced in the Indian Navy. The uniform items were displayed during the Naval Commanders Conference in New Delhi.

In December 2023 the Indian Navy unveiled a new design for Admirals’ epaulettes, drawing inspiration from the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. With the feeling of taking pride in one’s heritage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Indian Navy will now name its ranks in line with Indian traditions.

In his address at the Navy Day celebrations at Sindhudurg in Maharashtra on December 4, PM Modi expressed happiness that the epaulettes donned by the Naval officers will now highlight the heritage and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

The royal seal of the Maratha ruler has been brought in the new epaulettes which have been replaced in place of the ‘Nelson Ring‘ of the British Raj.

The new design is octagonal. It symbolizes the eight directions, which reflects the all-round long-term vision of the Army. It has a sword that shows the Navy’s objective of winning wars through dominance and overcoming every challenge. There is also a telescope that symbolizes vision, foresight, and keeping an eye on the weather in the changing world, officials added.

[With Inputs from IANS]

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