Camouflage is a special type of clothing made from fabrics that are camouflaged. Today, there are many types of colors of such products for different types of terrain, seasons, and nature.
A few words about camouflage in general
Initially, camouflage was used only by the military to hide particularly important objects and troops from recognition using enemy reconnaissance equipment. The fabric was camouflage or khaki. Five international types of camouflage clothing were later developed and implemented:
- Desert (used in the deserts of North America and Asia).
- Jungle (used in the jungle of South America and Africa).
- Forest (the main use is the territory of Europe and America).
- Bush (this is a fairly rare color, which is applicable only in southern Africa).
- Winter (worn in winter).
Today, such clothes are used not only by the military. Urban camouflage is also worn by athletes, geologists, tourists, fishermen and hunters. These are multifunctional products that allow you to merge with the surrounding nature, feel warm, dry and comfortable in different conditions.
Camouflage for the city
Camouflage went into widespread use around the 80-90s of the twentieth century. It warms well and looks amazing. At the moment, there is a huge assortment of camouflage clothing of various types and purposes: from camouflage for fishing to clothing for regular or hired armed forces of a particular country.
Due to its practicality, camouflage clothing began to be used as urban camouflage. It is very popular among hunters: it hides well in forest conditions. Such products go well with berets or massive sneakers.
Fans of camouflage clothing are given a different choice of coloring, which combines with any style, but is more suitable for punks, metallers and ordinary rockers.
Camouflage fabric, as a rule, is used for sewing vests, jackets, trousers, hats. Men often prefer to wear such clothes, but among the representatives of the fair half of humanity there are lovers of similar outfits.
Fabric "urban camouflage"
A huge number of fabrics:
- Twill is very durable, the body breathes in it, form-stable, hygroscopic.
- Greta is a very good fabric of good quality. It absorbs moisture well. Quickly removes dirt.
- Everyone knows cotton.
- Rip stop.
Depending on your preferences, you can choose a camouflage uniform suitable for you with different colors. It has also become popular to paint camouflage machines. Agree, on some brands of cars it looks amazing, for example on a BMW.
Camouflage Fabric Colors
- Gray camouflage is most often used for painting military aircraft and ships, so they practically become invisible.
- White is needed for camouflage in the snow.
- Pink camouflage fabric is used, as a rule, for the manufacture of fashionable women's clothing (military style).
- Black camouflage is suitable for wearing at night.
Colors
As mentioned earlier, there are several colors. Consider the main types of camouflage colors :
- "Flora". The destination is the forest area of the middle zone of the Russian Federation. Color inherent in the military of the Russian Federation. As you know, they are still successfully used.
- The next color is called the Tiger. The scope is forest and terrain with a large number of swamps. There is also a city version made in gray style, it is worn by our valiant riot police. A dull, unremarkable style.
- Another color - "City" (alloy). Place of application - urban environment. Designed for riot police, but are all sorts of informals and guards. Very stylish, does not get dirty, putting it on, you can hide well from prying eyes.
- Camouflage called Woodland. From the name you can understand that it is intended for the forest. Very popular camouflage style in the USA. We have civilians and all kinds of military uniform lovers, equipment collectors from different countries and continents.
- Camouflage "Marpat". Judging by the color, one can also understand that it is intended for the forest. Used by Americans. In our country, it is worn by representatives of various informal youth movements.
- "Acupat". Urban style and deserted. Usually worn by Americans in Iran. Abundantly used by airsoft players in almost all countries, and in particular in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus.
Camouflage clothing
The fashion for urban camouflage and sportswear did not go around:
- These colors of anorak type jackets are worn both in special equipment and in everyday life.
- T-shirts made of camouflage fabric are worn not only by military personnel, but also by ordinary citizens. They have gained considerable popularity.
- Camouflage shorts are part of a trendy wardrobe and leisure outfit.
- Camouflage fabric firmly entered the life of modern youth. It is used even in the fashion of jeans.
- Camouflage backpacks are used by both fishermen and tourists, and the military, as well as fashionable youth.
So, camouflage has entered our life quite firmly, now it is worn not only by the military, but also by civilians.
Camouflage on cars
Auto should reflect the status of its owner, give some idea of his habits, nature, hobbies. As a rule, this is not just a means of transportation, but a fashion item that tells a lot about the owner. It is for this reason that in recent years the trend of decorating a vehicle has become so popular. Car enthusiasts add originality to their cars according to their preferences.
For those who prefer to lead an active lifestyle, the film "urban camouflage" is perfect. You can paste over it all the car or its individual parts. This is an excellent option for those who love fishing, hunting and other varieties of outdoor activities. These people quite often have to ride off-road, where the car is at risk in the form of branches, small pebbles and other elements harmful to cover. The film is able to reliably protect the vehicle from such mechanical influences. In addition, camouflage on the car perfectly masks dirt and prevents it from sticking to the vehicle cover, reliably protects against unpleasant surprises such as scratches, scuffs, and also effectively complements the appearance. With its low cost, this is a great alternative for those people who want to highlight their vehicle against the backdrop of the city. Using camouflage film, you can also hide existing small flaws on the car body. It is most suitable for massive, large cars, such as SUVs.
Colors
Vinyl film "camouflage" on a car has different color options (forest, reeds, summer, pixel, winter and others). In addition, it can be made according to customer designs.
There are several main areas of camouflage coloring:
- Sandy camouflage combining spots of sandy shades (yellow, brown and gray colors).
- Winter camouflage: on a white background, occasionally there are dark trunks of stones or trees, spots with sharp corners of black and gray colors.
- Forest camouflage: color in the main colors of wildlife. Shades of green, gray and brown prevail. As a pattern, images of leaves, conifer needles, twigs are used.