Climatic Category: To be worn in extreme cold weather and with the Cold Weather CVC Clothing.
Concept Of Use: To be worn by ground combat vehicle crewman
to provide the hands of these personal environmental insulation,
a high degree of dexterity when required for specific duties,
additional and essential flame protection, and increase of the
confidence level and survivability in the event of fire. When a
high degree of dexterity is not required, the standard cold
weather handwear will be worn over the Cold weather CVC handwear
for maximum environmental protection.
Description Of Item: The gloves are of the 4 finger and thumb
design, having an insulated sandwiched fabric on the back of the
hand, thumb and front of wrist. The fourchettes are comprised of
2 layers of polyamide. The front of the fingers, thumb and palm
will be of fabric covered leather. An elastic take-up will be
used on the front of the wrist.
Materials Used: The leather is perspiration resistant and
water repellent cattlehide; the fabrics are high temperature
resistant.
Color: The leather is black and the fabric is Olive Green 106.