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Since its introduction in 1981, the BDU has undergone many modifications and adaptions. For example, initially, the uniform came in two forms, the "Hot Weather" BDU, and the "Temperate" BDU. They used various material of make, such as ripstop cotton, nylon cotton blends, and cotton poplin... As combat zones expanded to the entire world, alterations such as the removal of buttoned waistlines, size reduction of collars, and improvements in stitching were made. In 1996, a further innovation on the uniform was made, the EHWBDU (Enhanced Weather Battle Dress Uniform), which incorporated light-weight, "breathable" material, such as ripstop nylon and cotton poplin blend... In 2005 the military began to phase out the BDU military uniform and by April 30, 2008 they were fully replaced by the ACU (Army Combat Uniform). As opposed to the BDU, The ACU, uses a digital pattern, with less saturated colors.