Russia has developed a new protective combat suit designed to reduce a soldier’s visibility not only to the naked eye but also in the thermal spectrum, according to a report by Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

The KOMBRIG suit is intended to help assault troops blend into their surroundings while simultaneously dissipating body heat and reflecting the temperature of the environment. Tests cited in the report showed that a soldier’s visibility was reduced by roughly half at a distance of 100 meters and by about five times at 400 meters.

These characteristics are particularly important in open terrain, where natural cover is limited. At around 400 meters, Russian servicemen can already conduct aimed fire, while the opposing side has less time to detect the target.

The report attributes the suit’s properties to specialized fabrics with coatings containing graphene, copper, nickel and silver. These materials are designed to reduce a soldier’s thermal signature while also providing protection from microwave and electronic warfare radiation.

KOMBRIG is made as a reversible all-season suit, eliminating the need for a separate set for each season or terrain type. The wearer can simply turn the suit inside out to select the more suitable camouflage option.

The fabric’s shielding properties are achieved through metallization, while the full suit remains relatively lightweight at under two kilograms. The material also allows air circulation, an important feature during active movement.

Its loose cut makes it possible to wear the suit over standard combat gear without restricting access to weapons or equipment.

Special balaclavas have also been developed for Russian soldiers to provide protection against microwave radiation. They use fabrics with coatings based on graphene, copper, nickel and silver.