Ready To Wear Service

This is an especially needed service for Marines and Sailors who are forward deployed. I'm so glad this will soon be available.

NEXCOM Offers New ‘Ready-to-Wear’ Service
Story Number: NNS070612-15
Release Date: 6/12/2007 3:03:00 PM


By Kristine M. Sturkie, Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- Beginning June 11, Navy and Marine uniforms that require embroidered items can be purchased with those items already sewn on through the Navy Exchange’s Uniform Support Center.

The initiative provides Sailors and Marines with the option to order uniforms ready–to-wear with nametapes, warfare, collar devices and rating badges already sewn on. The Navy Exchange’s everyday low price applies to all embroidery items purchased.

“With the expansion of the e-commerce business initiative, we are able to improve the level of convenience and service to our Sailors,” said Cmdr. Mark Friermood, director of the Navy Uniform Program. “Giving our customers the option of ordering uniforms that are ready-to-wear when they are received provides a much needed service, especially for those who are forward-deployed.”

According to Navy Exchange officials, uniform items requiring embroidery will be processed and shipped within 48 hours of being ordered. Regular shipping is free, with delivery taking 10–14 days in the United States. Express shipping is also available for an additional fee.

For more information, log on to the Web site www.navy-nex.com or call the Uniform Support Center toll free at:

Continental United States 1-800-368-4088
Canada 1-800-231-6289
Guam, Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Puerto Rico 1-800-368-4088
Alaska 1-800-368-4089
Autovon/DSN 253-1235 / 253-1237
Bahrain 800-00011
Germany 0800-1013795
Italy 8008-72441
Japan 00531-11-4026
Korea 00798-14-800-5652
Singapore 800-1100-198
Spain 900-99-1479
United Kingdom 0800-89-4372

For more news from Navy Exchange Service Command, visit www.news.navy.mil/local/nexcom/.