By CAITLIN M. KENNEY | STARS AND STRIPES Published: April 15, 2021 WASHINGTON — The Marine Corps will pick 500 people to test a new workout uniform during the summer to determine whether it meets the needs for modern athletic gear. “Active wear has come a long way from when the [general purpose] trunk was first issued,” Kristine Bealmear, the physical training uniform project officer at Marine Corps Systems Command, said in a statement. “I feel it’s important for our Marines to have these advanced garments to provide them comfort and durability during their [physical training] sessions.”
The new physical training, or PT, uniform is a shirt and shorts with the same olive drab green color scheme as the current uniform, but it will have more features including material that is anti-microbial, moisture-wicking, stretches, fast-drying and reflective, according to the statement. The uniform will be more fitted and include side mesh panels for breathability.