Camouflage suit

A camouflage suit or camouflage gown is a special kind of clothing that is used for masking in the open. From the very name it becomes clear that the main functional characteristic of this type of clothing is disguise. Masking costumes in the people have many different names, among which the most popular are camouflage gown, camouflage, camouflage poncho or cape.

For the first time in historical chronicles a camouflage suit appeared even during the Second Boer War, which dates back to 1899-1902. However, if you look more closely at the question of the appearance of camouflage-type clothing, you can see that even the ancient Mexicans often wore a special cut of a poncho. It is worth noting that at that time, ponchos were not used as camouflage clothing, but were only comfortable and comfortable wearing clothes.

Today, many shops offer camouflage-type clothing to the attention of buyers. Such clothes are sold in military services, stores with goods for hunters and fishermen, as well as at points that specialize in selling special clothing.

Previously camouflage gowns and costumes were used mainly by the military, in particular snipers, who need to hide their place of stay.

Also camouflage suits are widely sought after by people of various professions: photographers, cameramen, videographers, zoologists and ornithologists. Due to their low weight, maskhalats can be used as special clothes by builders and porters.

All camouflage can be divided into two types: self-made and manufactured in factories. Of course, it will not be difficult to make a camouflage suit yourself. Moreover, there are a lot of different information and literature on this topic. However, it should be taken into account that homemade costumes will not be made as professionally as production models.

The main features of camouflage suits:

• use of durable and reliable materials - polyester, polyamide, jute and bast can be used when sewing camouflage suits and suits;
• high practicality, reliability and durability of the finished product;
• quality work (tailoring);

• correspondence of seasonality (there are summer, all-season and winter sets) and terrain;
• relatively small weight, since camouflage is often not the main clothes, they have a small weight;
• coloring features;

• type of camouflage suit (it can be a camouflage gown in the form of a cape or poncho, piecework overalls or a separate set, which consists of a jacket and a free cut of trousers);
• free cut (it is worth noting that all camouflage gowns are made almost without regard to human build, only growth is taken into account);

• the ratio of criteria "price" and "quality";
• trade mark (companies that deal exclusively with tailoring of special-purpose clothes, produce more practical, high-quality and functional sets).

As noted above, in recent times camouflage kits are gaining mass popularity, both among the military and among the civilian population. And as you know, demand creates supply. That is why the companies manufacturing special-purpose clothing offer various models of camouflage suits and gowns to potential consumers. At the same time, this type of clothing is made taking into account seasonality (both summer and winter sets are in high demand), the climatic conditions of the region and the terrain features.

A rich assortment of camouflage kits can satisfy the needs of any, even the most demanding customer.

The most popular models include the following camouflage suits:

• suit or overalls Birch (model known since Soviet times, was first published in the 1980s);
• the legendary Goblin of the Russian production, which is considered one of the most sought after snipers;
• Ghost suit, which is most often used during hunting for game in rather dry areas, where there is a lot of dried grass or reed beds;

• demi-season version of the costume camouflage type called Druid, made of jute;
• GLC (protective mesh suit) is a model of a military-type suit, known since the times of the former Soviet Union;
• Ghillie (Ghillie) - camouflage suit, designed by US military developers, and created for military snipers;
• the legendary model of camouflage suit Kikimora, used in areas where mainly dry grass and marshland predominate;
• the Shaman suit, which is a modernized version of the Kikimora kit and made in more green shades;

• the Blot suit, created for conducting various military-tactical operations in the winter period of time;
• Ameba costume or poncho with a special type of camouflage spots that look like an amoeba;
• functional and practical camouflage kit Mole;
• demi-season or winter set for masking Toros;

• Misery camouflage suit, created specifically for modern stalkers;
• summer windproof camouflage set Dusk;
• Russian-made camouflage suit; Scout;
• and a number of other equally worthy and popular models.

In our time, camouflage suit, in fact, very popular and sought-after clothing. New models are constantly being produced or existing ones are being upgraded. When choosing a camouflage or costume, the buyer may experience difficulties due to the rather wide range of products offered.

What should I look for when choosing camouflage clothing? What criteria are important to consider when buying?

Initially, thinking about purchasing a camouflage kit, it is necessary to determine the intended use of the suit. The next stage is suitability of the weather and climatic conditions and type of terrain. These two criteria are considered the most important and significant when choosing camouflage clothing.

Also, the buyer should pay attention to the quality of sewing, strength and safety of the materials used. It is important that the camouflage suit has a free cut; it is this type of clothing that does not hinder the movement of a person and allows him to move freely and easily on the ground.