The Science Behind Military Flight Suits

As the temperatures dip and wind speed increases, your mission is to stay warm and protected. But how can a military flight suit do that? Suits like the patented fabric ones Drifire makes keep soldiers at a steady temperature and protect them from the elements.

Military flight suits are also known as Flight Atmospheric Suits or FAST suits. These suits decrease the body’s core temperature by keeping moisture out and regulating internal temperature—which is why it’s so important for pilots to wear them in inhospitable environments.

Here’s everything you need to know about military flight suits and why Drifire is an excellent choice for your next mission.

The Science in Military Flight Suits

Knowing that military flight suits regulate body temperature and protect against moisture fluctuations is useful. But most modern athletic wear also does this. So, why is the science behind military flight suits any different?

Military flight suits are a unique combination of fast-drying and odor-resistant fabrics with extreme tensile strength, flame resistance, and durability. Soldiers may experience all kinds of environmental conditions while serving, so they need physical gear that prepares them for anything.

To combat this, Drifire’s flight suits have built-in moisture management. This means that when the soldier is sweating, wicking technology will let the moisture out before it builds up inside.

This is helpful for two reasons:

1. It helps soldiers maintain the same level of movement and physical readiness from the moment they put the suit on

2. It allows the soldier to stay in their suits for longer periods of time

Pilots can maintain a mission-ready body temperature while landing or taking off from a carrier with Drifire suits. Without modern wicking technology and Drifire’s patented material, soldiers are at the mercy of whatever temperature fluctuations occur.

How Drifire Protects Against Cold Temperatures?

Drifire flight suits aren’t just great for wicking moisture away, they’re also useful for protecting against severe low temperatures. Drifire is a hydrophobic material that resists liquid and prevents it from penetrating the suit. This means that when the pilot is in a hot environment, the suit pushes excess moisture out and away. But when the pilot is in Arctic or sub-zero environments, the suit traps heat, repels moisture, and protects against the cold.

The Bottom Line

Drifire’s military flight suits are designed specifically for pilots who operate aircraft in a variety of environments. They keep the pilot’s body at a steady temperature by blocking the cold wind and shielding against moisture in the air. The suit’s interior is dry while the exterior protects against the cold.

Deploy your unit with the confidence they need to tackle any environmental circumstance. Request a Drifire quote today or contact us with any other questions you may have.