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2022.36.14
Title
British Military Anti-Microbial Underwear
Date(s)
- undated [2005-present] (Creation)
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1
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Black underwear [undershorts] made from a synthetic, stretch fabric. Shorts have an elasticated waistband and fit tight to the leg.
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Label: Anti-Microbial / Undershorts / 8420-99-549-9043 / Waist size L / Contract No. DC2CESL/3129
Materials: Polyester
Measurements: 44.5cm [Leg]; 36.5cm [Width]
Details: Elasticated waistband
Physical Condition: Good
Materials: Polyester
Measurements: 44.5cm [Leg]; 36.5cm [Width]
Details: Elasticated waistband
Physical Condition: Good
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In 2005, the Ministry of Defence issued soldiers special antimicrobial underwear that can be worn up to three months at a time without needing a change. The antimicrobial underpants were introduced by the Ministry of Defence in 2005 as part of a new desert uniform for soldiers. “They are coated to prevent bacterial infection, and we have tried to arrange the seams so that they don’t chafe,” said Col. Silas Suchanek. [https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/]