USGI
Milliken Sand/Tan Polyester ECWCS Gen 3 Level 1 Base Layer Bottoms - New
The USGI
Milliken Sand/Tan Polyester ECWCS Gen 3 Level 1 Base Layer Bottoms (Silkweight
Drawers) are mission-essential thermal utility underwear engineered for the
United States Armed Forces as part of the Generation III Extended Cold Weather
Clothing System (ECWCS). Designed to serve as the foundational
moisture-management layer worn next to skin, these silkweight bottoms actively
draw perspiration away from the body during high-exertion tactical maneuvers to
prevent cold-weather heat loss and keep the operator dry, warm, and comfortable
in harsh environments.
Constructed
from advanced 100% Milliken polyester grid-knit performance fabric, this
base layer combines ultralight structural weight with high thermal efficiency
and rapid drying speeds. The Sand/Tan color profile integrates seamlessly under
duty uniforms, flight suits, or combat trousers. Engineered for active
movement, these drawers feature smooth flatlock seams to completely eliminate
friction chafing under heavy gear, an elastic waistband for a contoured fit,
and an accessible fly opening for field utility.
Arriving in Brand
New / Unissued (New Old Stock) condition, these thermal bottoms are
pristine military surplus. They retain their original factory-fresh fabric
elasticity, crisp defense labeling, unfrayed flatlock stitching, and clean,
uniform sand/tan coloration.
Technical
Specifications & Features
- NSN Series: 8415-01-547-8747 (Base NSN
for ECWCS Gen III Level 1 Silkweight Drawers; individual sub-NSNs dictate
specific sizing profiles).
- Condition: Brand New / Unissued (Pristine
deadstock; original military contract hardware and intact stitching).
- Color/Pattern: Official US Military Sand / Tan
(Tan 499 / Desert Sand).
- Material: Ultra-lightweight 100%
Milliken® Moisture-Wicking Polyester Fabric engineered with advanced
anti-microbial properties to mitigate odor buildup.
- Design Features:
- Advanced Moisture-Wicking
Technology:
Engineered with high-efficiency synthetic fibers that rapidly pull sweat
away from the skin surface to the outer layer for fast evaporation.
- Chafe-Free Flatlock Seam
Construction: Built
with low-profile flat-stitched seams that lay completely flat against the
skin to prevent chafing during long marches or rucking operations.
- Elasticized Comfort Waistband: Outfitted with a high-retention
elastic waistband that holds the garment securely in place without
binding or pinching.
- Anatomical Fly Access: Features a traditional functional
front fly opening designed for convenience when wearing multiple uniform
layers.
- Contoured Ankle Cuffs: Finished with low-profile
self-fabric cuffs at the ankles to easily tuck into tactical socks or
combat boots without creating bulk.
- ECWCS Level 1 Integration: Serves as the primary
next-to-skin layer within the 7-level ECWCS system, designed to layer
under fleece, softshell, or hard shell weather barriers.
- Authenticity: Genuine U.S. Military Issue /
Official Department of Defense Contractors (e.g., Peckham Inc., Milliken
& Company, or ReadyOne Industries).
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