ADA (Australian Defence Apparel) is a leading innovator of cutting-edge uniforms and personal equipment specialising in complex user requirements from design to distribution.

As an integrated uniform solutions provider, we have long been providing expert assistance in a variety of industries. ADA is Australia’s largest and primary manufacturer of garments for the Australian Military. Our commitment to combining textiles and technology to solve design problems also stems across Law-Enforcement, Healthcare, and Corporate industries.

Our purpose is to optimise and enhance the performance of those that wear our clothing. Our promise - to find a way forward with agility and skill.

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PRODUCTS MADE LOCALLY
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Featured In

Logistik Unicorp to supply New Zealand Defence Force uniforms
By Canadian Army Today

ADA awarded contract to supply NZDF uniforms
By Defence Connect

Australian defence contractor jumps the ditch to supply military uniforms
By Stuff.co.nz

The future soldier reimagined through human-centred design
By Defence Connect

Australian Defence Apparel refines load carriage with a series of new ergonomic military packs
By Defence Connect

Australian Defence Apparel launches a virtual tour: Celebrating local manufacturing
By Defence Connect

PODCAST: Identifying solutions for modern warfighters — Chris Dixon, Australian Defence Apparel, and Rob Orr, Bond University
By Defence Connect

Australian Defence Apparel wins load carriage equipment contract
By Australian Defence Magazine

Australian Defence Apparel lands deal for 14,000 ballistic vests
By Defence Connect

Australian Defence Apparel wins NZDF supply and managed services contract
By Defence Directory

Rapid Prototyping

ADA has the capability to move from scalable prototyping to production under one roof.

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Local Craftmanship Capabilities

With the ownership of Australia’s largest dedicated uniform manufacturing facility in Bendigo, Victoria.

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Customised Ecommerce Store

Our dedicated In-house IT teams are equipped to create customised online stores to manage uniform demands for our clients.

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Warehousing & Logistics

From real-time tracking updates to picking and packing. ADA has the capabilities to manage, control and dispatch inventory from our warehouses.

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LEGEAR

LEGEAR, a division of ADA is specialised in the rapid acquisition and supply of commercial off the shelf specialist tactical equipment and apparel solutions to a wide range of State and Federal Government agencies and private organisations.

Housing over 66 leading global brands, LEGEAR is operated by current and former Law Enforcement and Military personnel placing a strong emphasis on maintaining a current and in-depth understanding of evolving trends within the market.

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