Woody,

Both the CWU 36P and CWU 45P, issued since the late 70's early 80's are
constructed of ARIMNID fibers. AKA Nomex. A quick look at the label will
tell you. Give me a day or so and I'll dig up the Pub #. Nylon is a no go
and has been. I know for a fact that all flight jackets issued in the last
15 years have been made of Arimid fibers. (Other than Leather)

I think what you will find is some of the old nylon jackets get by as few
people can see the difference. How old is yours?

I was on a boat a few weeks ago, I saw no nylon.

Jake


"Doug "Woody" and Erin Beal" wrote in message
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I've never seen a "Nomex" one... Just the nylon... And last time I was on
the boat, I wore it.

--Woody

On 11/29/04 7:11 PM, in article PMPqd.4121$wa1.3402@lakeread04, "Jake
Donovan" wrote:

LOL I have one of those too! (OF's)

Problem being is ya can't wear one on da boat.

Jake


"Pechs1" wrote in message
...
Jake- Oh how true.... LOL You know you've earned your "stripe" when
this is
less
green on your Nomenx Jacket than patches. :-) BRBR

Nomex??!!

How about the old nylon one? What true 'old farts' had/have-
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye
Phlyer