Protecting vehicles to fight another day.

• Author: Williams, Robert H.
• Position: TECH TALK: A TIP-SHEET ON THE LATEST GADGETS

* Active and reserve Marine Corps units are protecting heavy equipment and hardware from the ravages of rain, salt spray, sand, sun and other environmental hazards. The troops are using a breathable, shrinkable fabric that is lightweight and reusable.

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

The product is made by Transhield Inc. of Elkhart, Ind. According to the company, the fabric, which wards off vapor induced corrosion, comes with custom fitted covers that minimizes taping, tucking and folding as compared to other forms of packaging and...