Australian Defence Apparel

A taste of the future for defence high-tech uniforming needs.

Australian Defence Apparel New Zealand (ADA NZ), a subsidiary of Australia’s primary manufacturer of high-tech uniforms and equipment (ADA), is offering New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) recruits a glimpse into the future by equipping them with the latest innovation in digital fitting technology.

ADA NZ has partnered with Australian 3D-scanning technology company Bodd, to further revolutionise total apparel management systems to the NZDF.

“ADA’s partnership with Bodd is instrumental in delivering on our commitment to combine leading textiles and new technologies to solve apparel distribution challenges,” said Chief Executive Officer of ADA, Chris Dixon.

“This revolutionary digital fitting technology allows for a seamless user experience, as it drastically reduces time required for fitting and kitting of defence personnel. We are excited to be rolling this out first to the NZDF this year,” Dixon said.

As the largest uniform and equipment provider in Australia spanning military, law enforcement, healthcare and numerous government and corporate industries, ADA will also roll out this digital fitting technology and its benefits across industry.

“This is one of Bodd's first Military deployments,” added Bodd Co-Founder and Chief Executive Rob Fisher, “following successful implementations globally across a range of protective and Government services and we are incredibly excited to be rolling out with a local defence partner right here in our own backyard.

“With our world-class technology, we can size a recruit to an incredible degree of accuracy. From 30 to 45 seconds of scanning, they can be fitted head to toe, from combat clothing to service dress uniforms, including footwear and accessories. The possibilities are almost limitless.”

• Client base spans military, healthcare, law-enforcement, government, and corporate industries;

• 450,000 personnel eligible for uniforms produced by ADA;

• 600,000 garments made locally per annum;

• ADA manufacture the entire combat ensemble for the three defence forces (Navy, Army, Air Force) - and most non-combat requirements;

• Sovereign and onshore capability - domestic input and local design capability eases the evolution of product, which allows ADA to make comfortable, functional and better performing apparel systems;

• Uniforms and systems manufactured at ADA’s Bendigo factory;

• In-house design teams produce specially-engineered uniform solutions to ensure maximum performance for clients;

• ADA also manufacture Canadian and New Zealand Defence uniforms.

By matching the scanned proportions of the recruit against the inventory of every item of clothing that they require to perform their duties, a unique database is developed as part of their NZDF record. Bodd’s 3D scanners are manufactured in Australia thanks to the company’s partnership with Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions. ada.com.au bodd.io bosch.com.au

The Surftest SJ-210 complies with the following standards: JIS (JISB0601- 2001, JIS-B0601-1994, JIS B0601-1982), VDA, ISO-1997, and ANSI.

• Displays assessed profiles and graphical data In addition to calculation results, the Surftest SJ-210 can display sectional calculation results and assessed profiles, load curves, and amplitude distribution curves.