NANSHA, Dec. 17 -- The PLA Navy's Nansha Garrison has recently begun to try on the new-type camouflage combat uniforms specially designed for the troops in the tropical areas, which is another major improvement on the combat equipment of troops stationed on the Nansha Islands following the provision of new combat boots.
The islands and reefs in the South China Sea, far away from the Chinese mainland, are located on the edge of the equator. The natural environment featuring high salinity, humidity, temperature and radiation makes this area one of the harshest border posts in China, bringing great challenges to officers and soldiers therein.
This new-type camouflage combat uniforms adopt special blended fabrics, characterized by moisture absorption and quick-drying, bacteriostasis and antibiosis, as well as being comfortable and breathable, wear-resistant, tear-resistant, and ultraviolet-resistant. Besides, optimal design has been made in the armpits and pockets areas to meet the multiple needs in combat and training under the scorching sun.
It is learnt that the camouflage pattern has made its debut at last year's National Day military parade in Beijing, which is closer to the actual combat needs and helps soldiers further integrate into the environment and improve the actual concealment effect.