Story highlights Navy announces switch of its working uniform

Sailors wanted more breathable, lighter uniform

(CNN) The Navy will ditch the unpopular, blue camouflage uniforms that have been called blueberries or aquaflage, in favor of green camouflage.

The switch will be effective October 1, the Navy announced. But sailors can continue wearing the blue uniforms for an additional three years before they are completely phased out.

The Navy announced that it will transition to this look as its primary shore working uniform.

Sailors had long complained about the blue-black-gray, standard working uniforms, which are called Navy Working Uniform Type I. The cotton-nylon outfit was described as heavy, prone to melting and in a color didn't make sense -- unless they were trying to hide underwater.

The blue uniforms were unveiled in 2008 . Back when it was first introduced, the Navy had touted the blue camouflage for not showing stains and signs of heavy wear.

But it fell out of favor as sailors said they wanted something lighter and less flammable.

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