180s has partnered with W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. to provide the Combat Desert Jacket to the United States Marine Corps. These two Maryland based companies, 180s and W. L. Gore, pooled their knowledge of fabric, construction and design to develop this jacket for the military.
“Working with an industry leader such as Gore on the fabric development of the CDJ program was a great honor for our brand,” said Lonnie Drosihn, VP of Product Research & Development at 180s. “We believe the innovative design, construction and use of GORE Military Fabrics exceeded the expectations of the USMC.” Mr. Drosihn added that “our continued goal is to develop innovative products that meet and/or exceed the requirements of our customers; whether they are used by the military, sportsmen or your everyday consumer.”
“The commitment to constant innovation links these two companies, and displays how building on the tradition of GORE-TEX® fabric, GORE Military Fabrics continue to play a vital role in the production of best-in-class protective clothing products for all branches of the U.S. Military,” said John Holcombe, Gore Program Manager. Since 1958, W. L. Gore & Associates, has developed products, which have set new standards in such diverse categories as high-performance outerwear, vascular repair, electronic cabling and membrane electrode assemblies. When it comes to critical gear and equipment, military forces have relied on products made with GORE Military Fabrics where it really counts-in the field.
