Eurosatory: Fibrotex uniforms sold to European Army

18th June 2014 - 16:12 GMT | by Joyce de Thouars

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Fibrotex Technologies has announced that it has been contracted to provide the Fightex reversible combat uniform to an army in Europe.

The name of the country receiving the uniforms could not be disclosed.

According to Yosef Kraus, VP marketing and sales at Fibrotex, the contract was actually awarded in April for 5,000 uniforms but deliveries are expected to commence ‘soon’ and be completed ‘within a couple of months’.

Since the launch of Fightex uniforms two years ago, the uniform has been adopted by various armies and special forces.

Made from advanced materials, the uniform is lightweight, ergonomic and breathable. As

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