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PenCott Camouflage at IWA 2012

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Slovenian company Uni & Forma (makers of the UF PRO garment range) will be exhibiting at the IWA 2012 in Nuernberg, Germany March 9-12. A special highlight of their display will be their Sniper System in Hyde Definition‘s PenCott-GreenZone camouflage. The UF PRO Sniper System is a 3-layer garment system that provides the wearer with visual and near-Infra-Red camouflage, weather protection and thermal protection.

The outer garment on display in the PenCott-GreenZone camouflage pattern is made from Hyde Definition’s vat-printed 50/50 NyCo ripstop fabric featuring U.S. mil-spec nIR performance. See it at stand 112 in hall 7.

www.ufpro.si

PenCott Camo in New Zealand

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Hyde Definition, creators of the PenCott family of camouflage patterns sent these photos of a fan wearing their GreenZone pattern. He didn’t camouflage his face or arms so you could see him.

www.hydedefinition.com

PenCott Now Available from Grey Ghost

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

A few weeks ago we showed you samples of Grey Ghost Lightweight Assault Packs in Hyde Definition’s PenCott camouflage.

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They are now available in BadLands, GreenZone and SandStorm at the amazingly low price of $79!

www.greyghostgear.com

Hyde Definition Responds to Army Camo Improvement Effort Downselect Announcement

Friday, January 13th, 2012

Hyde Definition asked us to publish this response to the Army Camouflage Improvement Effort downselect announcement…

You will have noticed that Hyde Definition was not included among the list of those awarded development contracts in the PEO Soldier / US Army Camouflage Improvement Initiative. We were in fact notified in advance of the contracts announcement that we had been disqualified because our PenCott pattern was already available commercially.

We’d like to point out that we found no notice in the RFP that the submitted pattern could NOT be one that was commercially available. Indeed, the PenCott patterns that we submitted were altered sufficiently from our commercially available versions as to be distinctly for the Army’s useage; furthermore, one of the patterns submitted was a new one developed expressly for the purposes of the competition.

We were also disqualified becuase we didn’t supply a letter from a second printer attesting to the manufacturability of our patterns. Somehow the fact that we’ve been selling fabric in these patterns for several months (hence the first reason for disqualification!), and the physical samples of Berry-compliant, vat-printed, mil-spec 50/50 NyCo (with nIR and durability test results!) wasn’t enough evidence to show the viability of our patterns…

Regardless of whether the Army ultimately fields a new family of camouflage patterns for uniforms and clothing, Hyde Definition’s PenCott pattern will continue to be appreciated by users who understand that good camouflage is about effective concealment – not about popularity, fashion or inter-service branding. We at Hyde Definition are also looking forward to great year in 2012 as we expand our portfolio of patterns, partners and solutions for military and law enforcement professionals, armed citizens and action sports enthusiasts.

On that note, drop by to see us at the SHOT Show with our friends from SOD Gear and TangoDown at booth # 27303 – featuring the world premiere of our new “Snowdrift” pattern, and Propel’s Quiet Loop product printed in PenCott-GreenZone, PenCott-Badlands and PenCott-Sandstorm!

PenCott-Snowdrift Camo Enters Production

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

We’d say that this is a great rebuttal to the Army’s Camouflage Improvement Program. Hyde Definition goes right on about their business.

You know that good personal concealment is not a fashion statement or a popularity contest. Its about reducing your risk of being detected. And that can mean the difference between mission success or mission failure. This is why PenCott is being adopted by a growing number of military and law enforcement special operations units.

However, when it comes to snow camouflage most military patterns seem to have been developed with the line from the Christmas Carol about King Wenceslas in mind: “when the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even”. In most terrain, however, the snow cover is often uneven and features shadows and textures from undulating or broken ground and from rocks and dry vegetation breaking up the blanket of white.

PenCott-Snowdriftâ„¢ breaks that mold and was specifically designed to provide superior camouflage in a wider range of snow-covered terrain. Snowdriftâ„¢ is a 3-colour variant of PenCottâ„¢, and like all members of the PenCottâ„¢ family it features:
* a naturalistic, omni-directional, multi-scalar fractal geometry pattern
* a unique 3-in-1 pattern design for superior blending and disruption performance
* color palettes optimized for a variety of terrains and environments
* high-difference boundaries and hypoacuitive color dithering create false edges and the illusion of 3D

PenCott-Snowdriftâ„¢ is now going in to production and will be available from early 2012 printed on lightweight, water- and frost-resistant, packable polyester fabric (the same type used by the USMC in fact). The entire PenCott line-up will also be featured on the SOD Gear / TangoDown booth at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas January 17-20, 2012.

PenCott is the first commercially-developed advanced camouflage pattern to be available in multiple colorways on a range of Berry-compliant, mil-spec fabrics and finishes – all available now.

For further information, contact Hyde Definition via email, visit our website www.hydedefinition.com or find us on Facebook.

Ares Armor Combat XII-MEC Pack in PenCott Camo Available for Pre-Order Now

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

The new Ares Armor Combat XII-MEC Pack is similar to the original design but they have removed the of the PALS webbing from the rear compartments of the pack at the request of military customers who wanted to streamline the pack. The MEC designation is exclusive to PredatorBDU.com in the three PenCottâ„¢ Multi-Environment Camouflage patterns which include GreenZone (Temperate), Badlands (Transitional/Semi-Arid), and Sandstorm (Arid/Desert).

The Main Compartment features two sections for 100 oz hydration bladders with additional space for field rations or other gear, along with PALS webbing along the sides (solid color). In addition to the two magazine pouches on the rear of the pack there are also two zippered pouches. The pack can be worn solo with the shoulder straps or mounted directly to a plate or armor carrier.

The pack is manufactured from 1000D PenCott Textured Nylon that is NIR treated and features a DWR coating. Available now for pre-order from www.predatorbdu.com with delivery commencing mid-January (Free Shipping CONUS and APO/FP).

Drop Zone to Introduce PenCott Greenzone

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Drop Zone Tactical has indicated that they will introduce PenCott Greenzone camouflage pattern into their line of Recce Smocks, Boonie Hats, Ops Pants and Ops Shirts. No word yet on when the introduction will begin, but announcing intent is the first step.

www.dropzonetactical.com

SOD Gear Spectre Cap

Friday, November 18th, 2011

Italian SOD Gear has introduced their Spectre Cap in Hyde Definition’s BadLands variant of their PenCott family of patterns. It is a patrol cap style with a couple of changes. For instance, the rear is adjustable for sizing and Velcro panels have been affixed to the cap for ID patches. Additionally, the interior of the cap features a sweat band for comfort.

The cap is offered in two sizes and a variety of colors and patterns from www.sodgear.com.