ALFA combat uniform
ALFA is a uniform set by Kreator consisting of:
- combat pants,
- a jacket,
- and a combat shirt.
Photo: Paweł Ścibiorek, MILMAG
According to the company, the main fabric used in the set is lightweight and offers five times greater abrasion resistance than comparable materials. YKK zippers are used in each element of the set. The ALFA uniform is offered in three color variants:
- Wolf Grey,
- Ranger Green,
- MultiCam (IRR).
The pants feature 12 practically arranged pockets, space for hard knee protectors, and elastic fabric inserts in areas critical for freedom of movement. The combat shirt, in turn, is distinguished by a torso made from flame-resistant Polartec knit fabric, which also provides moisture management. The combat jacket’s cut features mesh “gills,” which, thanks to their design, are intended to provide a greater range of arm movement without tensioning the fabric.
Kreator has many years of experience in developing combat uniform sets, supplying its solutions to numerous uniformed formations. Importantly, the company can introduce customer-specified design modifications, tailoring the product to specific requirements.
Search-and-rescue suit
Another highlighted item on display was the search-and-rescue suit, intended for technical operations, including work in rubble and tunnels. The one-piece suit, available with or without a hood, is offered in two main-fabric variants:
- “Nomex, FR,”
- “Cordura, No Melt No Drip, RipStop.”
The suit is designed to feature a practical construction, including numerous pockets, adjustment elements, and ventilation openings. The pockets are intended to hold all tools and accessories required by a rescuer in an organized and ergonomic manner.
In the basic version, the main fabric is a blend of cotton, polyamide, and elastane. The cotton is intended to provide a pleasant feel, the polyamide ensures durability, while the elastane provides flexibility and allows the fabric to “work” during movement. Its durability is further enhanced by a ripstop weave. In areas most exposed to wear — the elbows, knees, and inner lower legs — Cordura fabric reinforcements are used. The seat area is reinforced with a second layer of the main fabric.
Freedom of movement is provided not only by the elastane content, but also by the special cut and adjustment options. Elastic bands, tabs, and other adjustment elements are used in key areas to adapt the suit to the wearer’s body shape. Pleats on the back provide additional freedom when bending.
Another distinctive feature of the Kreator suit is a system for evacuating an injured rescuer, consisting of handles on the back and at the lower legs. These handles are additionally secured against accidental snagging.
Service uniform for the State Fire Service
Kreator also presented a service uniform system for the State Fire Service, developed in accordance with the Ministry of the Interior and Administration regulation of September 29, 2021, as well as the documentation of the National Headquarters of the State Fire Service of October 29, 2021, and its subsequent updates.
The system consists of:
- service sweatshirt,
- summer service cap,
- long-sleeved service shirt,
- short-sleeved service shirt,
- service trousers,
- service shorts.
