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« Reply #15 on: April 20, 2005, 01:18:41 AM »
Quote from: "RickEJ6"
Maybe its just me...but most of the guys up here agree that the 50/50 twill is a much heavier and hotter fabric than the 50/50 ripstop.  I have both uniforms side by side next to me and I can tell a noticeable difference. Rick


Same here.  There is a reason why 50/50 NyCo Twill is referred to as "Winter Weight", and the ripstop version of the same blend referred to as "Summer Weight".

After having worn both in a hot humid climate during BCT, I can say without a doubt that the twill breathes less, dries slower, and retains more heat than the ripstop.  As for fading, it's about the same but the twill seems to fade a tiny bit more.  

For garrison, I prefer the look of a starched and pressed twill BDU over the ripstop treated the same way.  Then again, I can count the number of you that this is relevant to on one hand.  ;)
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