High end hunting clothier Sitka has introduced a new pattern exclusive to Europe.
The Forest Ground pattern is intended for use in Eastern Europe and Russia. Seen below are the Mountain Jacket and Pant.
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IWA – Forest Ground, New Camo Pattern from Sitka Gear
Friday, March 4th, 2016Enforce Tac – Tactical Trim / FibroTex
Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 
Tactical Trim is a Berlin company and is displaying their wares in another Berliner’s booth, TAC WRX. Tactical Trim represents the Israeli company FibroTex and their camouflage capabilities are some of the most exciting things I’ve seen at Enforce Tac. Above on the left is the Nightwalker suit which is a lightweight (550g) overgarment that can quickly be donned to provide IR suppression in the 3,000Nm-5,000Nm and 8,000Nm-12,000Nm ranges. It’s also breathable. Below, you can see the face veil made from the same material. To help protect the eyes from detection through the slits, they recommend wearing eye pro.
Offering full spectrum camouflage, FibroTex is vertically integrated. They not only mill their own fabric, but print it as well as manufacturing finished soft goods under the Fightex line which include such items as reversible uniforms.
They offer dual-sided printed fabrics as seen here in this hooped sniper’s hide bivy. Not only will they print different visual patterns but they’ll also use their library of patterns and reflectivity data to offer the correct level of reflectivity in the IR and UV spectrums as well. And that capability may differ per side. Everything they do is bespoke.
They are also displaying a FibroTex Ghillie suit. The uniform is FR and in the new Dutch pattern.
Canadian Researcher Richard Webster Works On Disruptive Camouflage
Friday, February 26th, 2016According to Exchange Magazine, an Ontario, Canada-based publication, Carleton University researcher Richard Webster has been researching Disruptive Camouflage, including how the wings of a moth are disrupted to conceal their overall shape. The intent of this research is to prove his thesis that disruptive camouflage is more effective in overall survival rate than background matching. Webster’s research led to an invitation to speak to the Canadian Department of National Defence’s Soldier Systems Unit.
You can read Richard Webster’s publications on disruptive camouflage at www.researchgate.net/profile/Richard_Webster5.
Original story: www.exchangemagazine.com/morningpost/2016/week8/Thursday/16022507
Should Vertx Offer A-TACS IX Camo?
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 
If Vertx were to offer the A-TACS IX Camo pattern, would you be interested?
Rogue American Apparel – White Fang Flag Cap
Monday, February 22nd, 2016This cap is made from Kryptek Yeti. Yeah, you probably won’t wear this on a mountain side but it’s still cool.
Made in USA from www.rogueamericanapparel.com/white-fang-yeti-flag.
TWN Industries Releases Highly Anticipated A-TACS iX Pattern
Sunday, February 21st, 2016
PRINCETON, FL – February 18, 2016 – TWN Industries Inc., the leading Water Transfer Printing supplier, releases A-TACS iX (Intermediate Xtreme) Camo hydrographic pattern. This is the first in a new generation of camouflage patterns from Digital Concealment Systems. A-TACS iX is the flagship pattern in a new “X series” line of camouflage patterns from DCS–what will become a complete multi-environmental concealment solution. A-TACS iX utilizes the very latest in printing and camouflage design technology combined with the perfect blend of colors from the already popular A-TACS AU and FG camouflage patterns to create a pattern with vastly improved depth and definition. A-TACS iX Camo also incorporates enhanced edge detail in the transitional areas between light and shadow within the pattern to create the added illusion of depth while maintaining the unique A-TACS Camo “pattern within a pattern” concept. New A-TACS iX Camo is best suited for transitional environments with a blended mix of intermediate greens and desert tans.
Soon, DCS will follow the launch of its new iX pattern with running changes to the already popular AU and FG variants to further integrate them into the “X” series of camouflage patterns. For more information, visit A-TACS Camo online at www.a-tacs.com or, contact Clint Hoover at clint@a-tacs.com.
A-TACS iX water transfer printing film is available exclusively through TWN Industries, Inc. Three meter accessory packs are available immediately. Part number for A-TACS iX is WTP-854. To find a TWN Certified Decorator who can decorate products for you or to purchase film, call 305-258-9622.
The 6-Color And Night Desert Uniform Trials
Monday, February 15th, 2016This photo, from the ‘Desert Lab’ article in the May 1976 issue of ‘SOLDIERS’ magazine depicts Mr William Wright wearing the 6-Color Desert Camouflage uniform. He was the head of the Clothing Equipment and Materials Engineering Laboratory at Natick and can be seen talking to a member of the 3rd ACR at Fort Bliss, Texas during the camouflage evaluation. The Soldier is wearing the Parka in the Night Desert Pattern which was optimized to confuse night vision systems. It was paired with an over trouser. The idea was that the items could be worn when the temperatures dropped during the night.
The 6-Color Pattern was optimized for use in the American Southwest and was replaced during Operation Desert Storm by the 3-Color Desert Pattern. During the test, members of the ‘Brave Rifles’ also tried out prototype Meals, Ready-to-Eat.
It’s MultiTarnDruck for the Bundeswehr
Sunday, February 14th, 2016The German Army has announced two new camouflage patterns for limited use. First, is the MultiTarnDruck which translates to Multi Camouflage Pattern. It’s a transitional pattern and will most likely supplant the German military’s limited use of MultiCam. Interestingly, the German Government has taken steps to protect the patterns in much the same manner as the USMC protects MARPAT.
Next up is SchneeTarmDruck or Snow Camo Pattern. In this photo, the new pattern can be seen atop the current pattern. These should start rolling into service once the German government provides industry with the specifications to print the patterns.
Photos: Bundeswehr
