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Flecktarn German Dot
Flecktarn is the German spotted camo, 5 colors with small dots over base pattern. Developed 1976, adopted 1990 after reunification. Highly effective in European temperate woodland, used by Germany and 10+ countries.
Specifications
- Pattern: 5 colors - Green, Brown, Black, Tan, Light Green dots
- Pantone: Green 5605C, Brown 476C, Black 7C, Tan 7502C, Light Green 364C
- Fabric: 100% Cotton Moleskin, 50/50 NyCo Ripstop, 100% Cotton Twill
- Repeat: Small 1-inch dots over 5-color base, dense coverage
- Origin: German Army 1976, called Flecktarnmuster
Uses
- Terrain: European temperate forest, mixed woodland
- Branches: German Army, Denmark, Belgium, Poland, Japan used variant
- Gear: Parkas, field jackets, trousers, helmet covers
Why It Works
Dots create dithering effect, breaks up at close range better than large blobs, small dots mimic leaves and forest floor debris.
Care
Wash cold 30°C, cotton moleskin shrinks 5%, German issue has size and contract number, moleskin softens with wash.