In 1985, British soldiers were issued the Trousers, Combat, along with a corresponding smock. These trousers were designed to be a major improvement over their predecessor, the 68-Pattern Trousers, Combat, drawing from the experience gained during the Falklands War. The trousers had several improvements, such as better adaptability around the waist, simplified back pockets, and bellowed thigh pockets.
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The Trousers, Combat, Cotton Drill, DPM (Lined) were first issued in 1980 and are a copy of the British 68-Pattern Trousers, Combat, DPM. Initially, the trousers issued were British 68-Pattern trousers. Later versions were fabricated in New Zealand using stocks of DPM fabric purchased from the British Military.
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The Tropical DPM (unlined) Trousers were initially introduced to the New Zealand Army in 1982, proving to be much lighter and cooler than the previously issued Trousers, Combat, DPM.
In the late 1950s, the West German army introduced a woolen field uniform, dubbed ‘cat louse’. It proved too hot and abrasive, later replaced by a stone-grey cotton cloth uniform. Despite this, the woolen uniform continued during winters. The cotton moleskin trousers, initially complex, were simplified for cost-effectiveness, remaining popular for their durability on the surplus market.
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The Trouser, Combat FR were integral to a flame-resistant uniform aimed at safeguarding British aircrew personnel in the military. This uniform was issued from the early 2000s until its replacement in the late 2010s with a new design of flame-resistant uniform in Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP).
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The Trousers, Man’s, Utility, Nylon/Cotton, Durable Press, Woodland are a modified version of the Nylon/Cotton, Durable Press trousers, featuring thigh pockets. These trousers were likely created to test the Woodland camouflage pattern’s effectiveness. They are made of polyester-cotton blend fabric with a M-1981 Woodland pattern, featuring button and zip closures, multiple pockets, and adjustable cuffs.
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The Wind Resistant Sateen Trousers were designed for soldiers to wear in cold climates and standardized in 1951 after being developed during the Korean War. They have multiple features including thermal lining, cargo pockets, and draw-cord cuffs. They were eventually replaced with a new style in the early 2000s.
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