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Originally Posted by Fusilier
Yeah, we had problems with the fabric maintaining the colors and IR limiting substances by not fading on the first couple of washes - a problem that actually persisted for a little while until it was addressed again much later. There was also basic manufacturing issues... some of mine simple fell apart or unraveled after only a little usage.
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The BDUs were also designed to absorb IR...but it washed out fast. Not long after I got on active duty, I was looking through NODs at some of our other platoon members. I asked my squad leader (can't remember his name) why they were showing up so well if the BDUs absorbed IR.
He asked me: "Have you washed your uniform yet?" I answered, "Yes, Corporal." He said, "Then you look just like them in NODs."
*NODs= Night Observation Devices -- the common slang at the time for night vision goggles.
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