Tactical Gear in Flecktarn
Tactical Gear in Flecktarn
Flecktarn is one of Europe's most recognizable camouflage patterns and has long been regarded as a benchmark for woodland concealment. Its unique use of small, irregular spots eliminates hard boundaries between colours, helping it blend effectively into temperate forests and densely vegetated environments.
Pattern Characteristics
- Effective in temperate woodland environments
- Employs five colours: black, reddish-brown, dark olive, and medium olive green spots on a moss green background
- Excellent near-IR signature masking
- Produced using a process called dithering which creates a randomized, non-repetitive profusion of colours
Combat Pants in Flecktarn
Designed and constructed to shield tactical operators in rugged environments while they engage in demanding physical activities, UF PRO Tactical Pants in Flecktarn camouflage offer outstanding freedom of movement and essential functional elements.
Combat Shirts in Flecktarn
UF PRO Combat Shirts, designed for tactical operators, thrive in varied conditions - from freezing cold to scorching heat. Featuring air/pac® inserts, G-LOFT® thermal insulation, and moisture-wicking Merino/polyester, they're the top choice in versatile camouflage patterns.
Caps and Hats in Flecktarn
UF PRO Boonies and Base Caps in Flecktarn combine practical field protection with one of Europe's most recognizable camouflage patterns. Designed for use in forests, dense vegetation, and temperate environments, they help maintain concealment while providing comfort during prolonged outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
It comes from two German words that together mean spotted camouflage (“fleck,” which translates as spot, blot, or pattern; and “tarnung,” which translates as camouflage). The pattern is also known as Flecktarnmuster or Fleckentarn.
The 5-colour pattern (or its 5-Farb variation) is 13% black, 41% dark green, 18% brown, 9% light green, and 19% gray green. These colours are presented as spots of varying sizes scattered in a seemingly random arrangement on a moss green background.
Originally developed for the German Armed Forces, Flecktarn has become one of the most influential woodland camouflage patterns in the world. Variants or derivatives of the pattern have been used by countries including Austria, Denmark, Japan, Ukraine, and Russia, among others. While each nation has adapted the design to its own operational requirements, all build on the same proven concept of disrupting the wearer's silhouette through a complex pattern of small, irregular spots.
The Bundeswehr began conducting field trials of Flecktarn in 1988 as a potential replacement for the green combat uniform its troops wore throughout the 1980s. By 1990, Flecktarn had become standard issue for the Bundeswehr.
Dithering, a process by which a camouflage pattern is incorporated within an image, powerfully interferes with the ability of an observer to discern the human form at a distance. Specifically, it causes the outlines of the wearer to break up and blend into his surroundings. As a pattern consisting of round spots, dithered camouflage also maximizes the colour-to-colour touchpoints, which increases its effectiveness compared to squared digital shapes.
Flecktarn is highly effective in woodland and temperate environments. Its unique dot-based design disrupts the wearer's outline while blending naturally with vegetation, shadows, and forested terrain. This ability to perform in dense woodland conditions has made it one of the most proven and recognizable camouflage patterns in Europe.
