Massif secures NAVAIR approval for 2-Piece Flight Suit
January 20, 2018 - United States Of America
Massif, a world-leader in flame resistant, high-end, technical apparel for the US military, has got NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) approval for its new and revolutionary 2-Piece Flight Suit. Massif, a Pacific Northwest company located in Ashland, Oregon, designed the 2-Piece Flight Suit from direct user feedback across multiple branches and platforms.
Armed with this invaluable user input, the Massif team set out to enhance the capabilities of the modern aviator and aircrewman with original design features unique to Massif garments. Intent on dispelling the age-old notion that the Flight Suit must be a standard one-piece, Massif's designers came up with an athletic style garment, built from Burlington's Sigma 4 Star fabric; certain to set the Flight Suit trend for decades to come.
Charles Sexton, Massif's government sales and business development manager, who worked with NAVAIR towards the approval, said: "We owe this approval to our loyal customers within aviation, who demanded innovation of an outdated legacy item. Through years of detailed collaboration, we've revolutionised both functionality and performance with our new 2-Piece Flight Suit with the sole purpose of enhancing future mission capabilities of our US Military aircrews."
With flash fire events a potential concern on any jacket and pant separation, Massif engineered and patented a groundbreaking attachment system to connect the jacket to the pant. Neither the jacket nor pant has to be worn with the other in terms of sizing. Massif felt it important to allow mixing and matching of sizes for a better custom fit. This ingenious design allows flexibility and movement between the jacket and pant while still aiding coverage in flash events. The result is a more user-friendly, agile garment that allows men and women to handle their demanding jobs in comfort without sacrificing safety and performance.
To further ensure Massif's technologically advanced garment met all the needs of the US Military's athletes-in-the-sky they designed the garment to mitigate heat-stress and enhance quick-drying capabilities by utilising mesh-lined pocket configurations, yet more features of excellence and attention to safety that Massif is known for.
"We are honoured to be able to support such an amazing customer. This approval affirms the dedication of the Massif team to continuously improve and innovate advanced gear that protects those who protect us each and every day," said Darci Knobel, vice president, sales, at Massif.
Incorporating ergonomically designed seam placement, zippered lower legs on the pants for easier donning and doffing, durable ripstop FR fabric, and a modern, athletic fit, Massif left nothing untouched when revolutionising the US Navy and US Marine Corps Flight Suit.
Finally, the Flight Suit, available in both men's and women's sizing, is one hundred per cent Berry Compliant. (SV)
Armed with this invaluable user input, the Massif team set out to enhance the capabilities of the modern aviator and aircrewman with original design features unique to Massif garments. Intent on dispelling the age-old notion that the Flight Suit must be a standard one-piece, Massif's designers came up with an athletic style garment, built from Burlington's Sigma 4 Star fabric; certain to set the Flight Suit trend for decades to come.
Charles Sexton, Massif's government sales and business development manager, who worked with NAVAIR towards the approval, said: "We owe this approval to our loyal customers within aviation, who demanded innovation of an outdated legacy item. Through years of detailed collaboration, we've revolutionised both functionality and performance with our new 2-Piece Flight Suit with the sole purpose of enhancing future mission capabilities of our US Military aircrews."
With flash fire events a potential concern on any jacket and pant separation, Massif engineered and patented a groundbreaking attachment system to connect the jacket to the pant. Neither the jacket nor pant has to be worn with the other in terms of sizing. Massif felt it important to allow mixing and matching of sizes for a better custom fit. This ingenious design allows flexibility and movement between the jacket and pant while still aiding coverage in flash events. The result is a more user-friendly, agile garment that allows men and women to handle their demanding jobs in comfort without sacrificing safety and performance.
To further ensure Massif's technologically advanced garment met all the needs of the US Military's athletes-in-the-sky they designed the garment to mitigate heat-stress and enhance quick-drying capabilities by utilising mesh-lined pocket configurations, yet more features of excellence and attention to safety that Massif is known for.
"We are honoured to be able to support such an amazing customer. This approval affirms the dedication of the Massif team to continuously improve and innovate advanced gear that protects those who protect us each and every day," said Darci Knobel, vice president, sales, at Massif.
Incorporating ergonomically designed seam placement, zippered lower legs on the pants for easier donning and doffing, durable ripstop FR fabric, and a modern, athletic fit, Massif left nothing untouched when revolutionising the US Navy and US Marine Corps Flight Suit.
Finally, the Flight Suit, available in both men's and women's sizing, is one hundred per cent Berry Compliant. (SV)