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geoSynTheTiCS Parachutes Materials from TenCate Geosynthetics are also used in specific military applications, such as geotextiles suitable for cargo parachutes. High and low velocity parachutes are part of the US Army’s low cost aerial delivery systems programme (LCADS). This programme has cut costs by over 50% when compared to traditional aerial deployment systems. TenCate Geosynthetics initial foray into supplying parachute fabric was in the high velocity canopy business. TenCate is listed as one of the suppliers for high velocity webbing by the US Army Soldier Systems Center (SSC), sometimes called Natick Army Labs. 28 TENCATE SOLUTIONS The success of these geotextile materials has been in the supply of low velocity webbing to parachute manufacturers. The Low Cost, Low Velocity (LCLV) parachutes are a one-time use, expendable parachute system, which is a part of the LCADS programme. The parachutes deliver mission-essential supplies such as gas, ammunition and food to troops in rough terrain and isolated locations. These airdrops lower the risk of IED attacks by taking convoys off dangerous roads. The number of these cargo deployments is on the rise. With the expected increase in deployment, TenCate Geosynthetics is ramping up the production of LCLV parachutes. The simple design makes it easy to build and enables it to support the surge demands of the US military. These cargo parachutes are manufactured with a lightweight polypropylene webbing.
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