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Created by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi, the new combat coat is the result of an Army-commissioned consultancy project under the Army Design Bureau. 2 / 7

The three-layered system uses state-of-the-art technical textiles, integrating durability, climate adaptability, and improved agility for soldiers deployed in diverse terrains. 3 / 7

The Indian Army has formally registered the design of the New Coat Combat with the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, Kolkata under Design Application No. 449667-001. Published in the Patent Office Journal on 7 October 2025, the registration grants the Army exclusive Intellectual Property Rights over both the coat’s design and distinctive digital camouflage. This protection prevents una

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