Burlington to Make New US Army Uniforms

Burlington Industries LLC, which is a division of Elevate Textiles, said it will be supplying “wool blended fabrics” for use in the U.S. Army’s updated “green service uniform.” The Greensboro, N.C.-based company said the fabrics will be made at its facilities in Raeford and Cordova, in North Carolina.  American Woolen Company said it was producing a portion of the fabrics for the new uniform as well. Burlington is producing fabric for the jacket, tie, and bottoms.

Burlington did not disclose the budget of the contract to supply the fabric, but President Trump had noted previously that the new uniforms were going to be “very expensive.” The U.S. Army had noted in media reports that the uniform was designed to last a lifetime.

Allen Smith, president of Burlington, said the company’s Raeford brand “of worsted wool fabrics are engineered to provide the soldier with advanced durability, comfort and wrinkle-resistance, and provide Burlington’s unmatched color capability to ensure each uniform issued matches over the span of many years.”

“As our nation prepares to celebrate the anniversary of its independence, we are honored to see the new Army green service uniform in action and to pay tribute to the men and women who protect our freedoms each day,” Smith added.

The company also noted that its Raeford operation “is known for superior consistency and color continuity, which is a requirement for a force as large and diverse as the U.S. Army. Skilled workers, many with more than 20 to 50 years of experience, carefully tend to each process, ensuring the yarn and fabric are produced to meet the highest quality standards.”

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