Are Knockoff Combat Uniforms Just as Good? | Night Vision Clothing
This video tests the Near-Infrared (NIR) compliance of various combat uniforms, comparing knockoffs to genuine US-made gear. It reveals that while some knockoffs perform similarly, fabric composition (NYCO is best) and pattern (M81 Woodland and Multicam excel) are more critical than brand for stealth under night vision. Washing with optical brighteners like Tide did not significantly degrade NIR properties on modern fabrics.









