U.S. Army turns to hemp for sniper uniforms

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New suits are expected to help snipers “remain undetected within close proximity of the enemy forces.” — via TheGrowthOp cannabiscommunity cannabisculture cannabisnews

“Interest is specifically in a yarn/twine/thread used to break up the sniper’s outline made from jute, hemp or similar natural fiber,” reads the RFI, which has been issued “solely for information-gathering and planning purposes” and “does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals and will not directly lead to any contract awards.”Article content, suits that are lighter and more breathable than currently issued, but reportedly not always used, Flame Resistant Ghillie System.

Musts for a submitted fibre include that it cannot “have finishes that would prevent modification using standard materials in the Army supply system and non-standard materials not typically found in the Army supply system .” Though the fibre can be imported, the yarn must be spun in the U.S.Article content

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