Fit-for-Duty
Fit to Defend: How Military Kit Is Failing Women on the Frontline
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have expanded dramatically since the war began. By January 2024, the service counted roughly 66, 900 women, 47, 200 of whom are active service members and more than five thousand are deployed on the frontline. Female participation has risen by about 40 % since 2022, and...
Natalia Lishchyshena’s story started with one dream: to serve her country. This dream was realised but quickly turned into a nightmare. She joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 2021 as a cleaner and quickly advanced to operator. During the first few days of the full-scale invasion when the war started, Natalia...
This blog article was written in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth Across police and military settings, the need for effective breast support is becoming increasingly recognised as a matter of performance, comfort and safety. In a recent study...
How Tigers Eye is Changing the World for Women in the Military and Emergency Services
We are dedicated to improving performance and reducing the health consequences caused by kit designed for men that affect women in the services such as military, fire & rescue, police and EMTs. Our Head of Operations and Co-Owner, Sarah Snyder-Kamen, a...
Why Military-Issued Sports Bras are Failing Military Women
The problem Military readiness isn’t just about weapons and strategy, it’s about the kit that allows troops to train and perform at their best. For servicewomen, the most overlooked but essential piece of equipment is their sports bra. Despite rising numbers of women in uniform, the kit is still built for male bodies. Packs that don’t fit...