After five years of research and development, a women-owned company is ready to launch a line of female-specific uniforms for wildland firefighters. Korena Hallam and Summer Hurd, founders of Green Buffalow of Fort Collins, Colo., say the company's products address problems with conventional uniforms made for what is largely a male-dominated field: there is no size chart in the standard for female upper torso garments; lower torso female sizing is almost a mirror image of the men's lower torso size table; restrictive design requirements result in ill-fitting garments; and due to poor fit, some individuals experience chafing and bleeding. The company has partnered with industry experts to design uniforms that will reduce heat stress and allow optimal movement. Photo: Green Buffalow.
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