How did camouflage become a must for soldiers?
At first, camouflage was not acceptable, since you have to hide from your enemy. They took it as a manifestation of fear and considered it a dishonorable act.
From the First World War, in 1914, the air forces began to put on military uniforms with camouflage patterns to prevent soldiers from being identified by enemies. The goal was therefore to use a fabric that allows to hide the vision of other armies to increase the chances of success.
Each country has a different color combination. Thanks to the innovation and technological advances that the military textile sector has known, you will find a multitude of camouflage patterns. Which camouflage pattern to choose?
This question does not have a single answer, it depends on the military specifications. The General State of each army determines, in detail, all the peculiarities of military clothing and equipment. This is obviously related to the environment of the battles and the climate of that country. The colors of the camouflage are not the only concern, but also the combination of materials, the proportion to be used for a uniform is not the same as for a ceremonial outfit.
The main features you need to pay attention to are:
- Resistance to flames, tears, liquids.
- Breathability: wicking away sweat is very important during training as well as in the battlefield.
- Easy maintenance: Save your time, money and energy with clothes that don’t require regular deep washing.
- Quick drying: Soldiers don’t have time to wait for a t-shirt to dry, hence the importance of the ability of military clothing to dry quickly.
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