Engineering the Mesh, Cold Weather Baselayer Undershirt and Drawer with Seamless Knitting

Propel proposes to conduct research in order to determine the performance level of a seamless cold weather mesh undershirt and drawers as compared to the existing undershirt and drawers.  Propel shall develop initial concepts and evaluate their technical feasibility.  Comparison to conventionally sewn seams using internationally recognized standards and test methods, as well as novel test methods that have proven valuable in previous seamless knitting efforts shall be made.  The most appropriate concept for a seamless mesh undershirt and drawers (1 each) shall be down selected shall be made, and prototypes/mock-ups completed and delivered to the USMC by the conclusion of Phase I. The Phase I efforts shall also include cost and durability comparisons between the cut and sew cold weather base layers and the prototype, innovative seamless mesh base layers.