Navy reviews fire safety of working uniforms Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:34 am, Friday, January 11, 2013 In October, a test conducted by the Navy Clothing Textile Research Facility in Natick, Mass., showed the 50/50 cotton-nylon blend uniforms worn by most sailors aboard ships will burn and melt until they're completely consumed. The Navy removed the requirement for all sailors to wear flame-resistant uniforms at sea in 1996, ... Read More