CADPAT AR (Arid Region)
CADPAT TW (Temperate Woodland)
Woodland MARPAT uniform
(blouse and boonie cover)
Posted on 05/15/2007 2:34:24 AM PDT by Clive
Uncovering Canadian disruptive pattern Monday, May 14, 2007
Louis Dupuis, a printer from Baie-du-Febvre who works for Annabel Canada Inc., ensures that the printer is operating properly.
Louis Dupuis and Alain Cusson of Annabel Canada Inc. inspect the quality of the print.
DRUMMONDVILLE, Quebec — The textile plant may be thousands of kilometres from the fighting in Afghanistan but 45 Quebec workers are doing their part to help keep the troops hidden from view.
In fact, Annabel Canada Inc., a company in Drummondville, works around the clock to print most of the Canadian disruptive pattern (CADPAT) and arid regions patterns used by the Canadian Forces. CADPAT appears on everything from combat clothing to small packs and tents. The disruptive pattern minimizes infrared technology and blends soldiers and equipment into their environment.
Nicolas Derumeaux is a vice-president of Annabel Canada. The Derumeaux family founded Annabel in Belgium in 1972. He believes ongoing research and development is the key to improving technology that is already highly regarded.
Rolls used to print fabric with the military Canadian disruptive pattern (CADPAT).
"We are always looking for ways to exceed what we are already doing," he told Army News. "We look to other companies and partners to improve."
The process is very technical and time-consuming. Chemicals and colours are mixed according to precise formulas. The mixtures are poured into impression drums and printed on a variety of materials. The CADPAT is steamed, washed, and dried before it is finally checked for technical specifications set by the Department of National Defence (DND).
Workers make a visual inspection for flaws throughout the process and samples are analysed by computer in a lab before any product is shipped from the plant. For quality control coordinator, Mélanie Parent, it is critical that all products meet strict DND standards.
"It's for saving the lives of soldiers and it has to be a good final product," she insisted. "Annabel is proud to be part of that!"
It's for saving the lives of soldiers and it has to be a good final product.
— Mélanie Parent
Annabel has produced 2.5 million meters of raw CADPAT material in the past seven years and is now working on urban and artic patterns for the Canadian Forces. The manufacturer also has samples of new clothing lines for soldiers designed to enhance comfort.
With the advances in detection technology, companies trying to hide people and equipment face even greater challenges.
Article by Officer Cadet Peter D. Ryan Photos by Sergeant Robert Comeau
CADPAT TW (Temperate Woodland)
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It's for saving the lives of soldiers and it has to be a good final product.— Melanie Parent
This is a box quote in the article which I failed to extract.
My apologies for the bad formatting.
Plain old solid khaki works real well out there. It ought to. Khaki was invented there.
I thought khaki was the result of british soldiers boiling uniforms in coffee during the Boor Wars in South Africa?
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