Chinese soldiers will be wearing a new style (Style-04) of
winter uniforms from December 1. The previous ones have been worn
since 1987.
They have been improved in terms of materials, color, pattern
and functionality, said an officer from the General Logistics
Department of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
The new ones are made of wool rather than poly-cotton and will
better retain warmth, shield the wearer from the wind, and have
increased permeability, anti-creasing and anti-static. Keeping them
clean will also be easier.
Currently, the PLA has 29 varieties of dress uniforms, daily
uniforms, battle fatigues and working clothes, said the officer.
Compared with that of foreign armies, Chinese military uniforms are
advanced in terms of materials, but incomplete in variety, the
officer said.
In the future, the design of military uniforms will put more
stress on professional characteristics, functionality and bearing
to follow international practice, the officer said.
(China.org.cn by Li Jingrong, December 1, 2004)
