Mitchell Camo String Bikini Set
Mitchell Camo String Bikini Set
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The Mitchell Camo String Bikini Set is a two-piece swimwear design that emphasizes adaptability, secure fit, and dependable construction. The classic string-tie closures at both the top and bottom allow for multiple ways to tie and style the bikini, giving flexibility in coverage and sizing adjustments. The fabric is double-layered, providing reliable support and long-term durability while remaining soft and comfortable against the skin. Its stretch quality ensures that the bikini maintains its shape after repeated use in water and sun exposure. Quick-drying and moisture-wicking properties make it practical for both active swimming and extended wear in warm weather, while reinforced stitching at tie points helps minimize irritation. The bikini top is fitted with removable padding to allow optional shaping without restricting movement, giving the wearer control over comfort and appearance. Overall, the set combines a minimalist silhouette with materials chosen for consistent performance, simple care, and ease of wear.
The bikini is finished in the Mitchell camouflage pattern, a design originally developed in the United States during the 1950s and most famously used on reversible helmet covers during the Vietnam War. Known as the “Mitchell pattern,” it featured two distinct sides: a green-dominant “leaf” side intended for summer or woodland conditions, and a lighter “cloud” side for more open or transitional terrain. The pattern is notable for its large-scale foliage shapes layered over contrasting fields, giving it effective disruption at longer ranges and a striking appearance up close. Though it was never standardized across full uniforms, Mitchell camouflage became iconic through its association with U.S. forces and its influence on later designs. Applied here to a string bikini, the pattern translates its military heritage into a modern garment that combines historical resonance with contemporary functionality.
Specs:
• Camouflage: Mitchell
• 81% recycled polyester
• 19% Lycra spandex
• Flexible bikini straps
• UPF 50+
• Sizes up to 6XL
• Printed and sewn in USA
• Bikini top comes with removable padding for comfort
• Multiple ways to tie and style the bikini set
• Fabric certified to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
• Recycled content certified under GRS (Global Recycled Standard)
Disclaimers:
• Due to the 2-layered construction and internal stitching, a visible stitch may appear in the crotch seam of the bikini bottom. This is a normal part of the manufacturing process and does not impact the quality or performance of the product.
• To make your Mitchell Camo Bikini last longer, thoroughly rinse it off after each use and get rid of any chlorine/salt residue.
During WWII, the Marine Corps officially experimented with the M-42 Frog Skin battledress camouflage, while other U.S. troops, especially airborne pathfinders in Normandy, used hand-painted splotches, stripes, and foliage for camouflage. After the war, the US Military sought to develop a broader camouflage pattern. Between 1948 and 1953, field tests led to a trial in Panama of eight designs. Two complementary patterns emerged as effective: the green-hued Wine Leaf for spring and summer, and the brown Mitchell pattern for fall and winter, named after artist and former Marine Meldon Mitchell. This combination was implemented in the two-sided Pattern-53, with Mitchell becoming synonymous with both sides.
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