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आयुध निदेशालय (समन्वय एवं सेवाएं)
Directorate of Ordnance (Coordination and Services)
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PONCHO GLACIER

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PONCHO GLACIER


INTRODUCTION:

The Poncho Glacier is intended to be used by army personnel providing complete protection in snow bound areas and even from torrential rains for multipurpose uses in all region and terrain. It designed to serve as Cape with Hood, Bivouac and Ground sheet and provided with pack on the back. It is usable in universal size.

BASIC MATERIAL: 

Fabric Nylon, Polyurethane Coated, 105 GSM Snow White

Tape Nylon Thin 13 mm White

CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS:

The Polyurethane Coated surface of the fabric is kept inward while stitching the Poncho Glacier. The Poncho is manufactured in two pieces of rectangular shape fabric nylon 105 g joined together longitudinally by two rows of machine stitching 7 mm apart leaving a portion about the centre for attachment of pouch and hood.

SALIENT FEATURES: Poncho Glacier is open garments with camouflage property in sub zero degree glacier regions. It is also utilized as cover during snow fall.