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Portuguese Lizard

The Portuguese Lizard Camouflage (M1964 or m64) was developed in the 1960s for Portugal’s decolonization wars, particularly in Angola, Mozambique, and Guinea-Bissau. Designed for superior concealment in dense jungle and savanna environments, it features vertical dark green and brown stripes on a light green background, optimizing its effectiveness in wooded and tropical terrains. Inspired by the French TAP47 and TAP56 Lizard camouflages, the Portuguese variant was adapted to suit the combat needs of elite units such as paratroopers, commandos, and special forces.

Unlike its French predecessor, which had a more horizontal orientation, the vertical alignment of the Portuguese Lizard pattern was intended to reduce visibility when soldiers were moving upright through jungle foliage. The pattern continues to be used today by the Portuguese Marines (Fuzileiros) and remains one of the longest-serving camouflage designs in military history.

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Portuguese Lizard · Women's Swimwear

Portuguese Lizard Camo High-Waisted Bikini Top

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Portuguese Lizard Camo high-waisted bikini top in polyester-elastane swim fabric, cut with wide fixed straps and a double-layered body. Olive and brown brushstroke bands cross the front and back panels, while dark marks break up the lighter ground. The scoop neckline and broad underbust band give the print a continuous field across the torso without the adjustable ties of a string top.

Removable padding lets the wearer choose a different cup profile; zigzag stitching supports stretch at the edges. US production uses 78% polyester and 22% elastane, while EU production uses 88% recycled polyester and 12% elastane. This non-reversible top is sized XS–3XL and pairs with the matching high-waisted bottom.

Size guide

	CHEST (inches)	UNDERBUST (inches)
XS	33 ⅛	28 ¾
S	34 ⅝	29 ½
M	36 ¼	30 ¼
L	39 ⅜	31 ⅞
XL	42 ½	33 ½
2XL	45 ⅝	35
3XL	48 ⅞	36 ⅝

Specs

Double-layered and non-reversible
Removable padding
Tear-away care label
Zig-zag stitching

Traceability & materials

78% polyester, 22% elastane for production in the US/Mexico
88% recycled polyester, 12% elastane for production in Latvia
Fabric weight: 8.56 oz./yd.² (290 g/m²) in the US/Mexico
Fabric weight: 6.78 oz./yd.² (230 g/m²) in Latvia
Blank product components in the EU sourced from Spain, Germany, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Lithuania
Blank product components sourced from Mexico and Spain

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Camouflage record

Portuguese Lizard

The Portuguese Lizard Camouflage (M1964 or m64) was developed in the 1960s for Portugal’s decolonization wars, particularly in Angola, Mozambique, and Guinea-Bissau. Designed for superior concealment in dense jungle and savanna environments, it features vertical dark green and brown stripes on a light green background, optimizing its effectiveness in wooded and tropical terrains. Inspired by the French TAP47 and TAP56 Lizard camouflages, the Portuguese variant was adapted to suit the combat needs of elite units such as paratroopers, commandos, and special forces.

Unlike its French predecessor, which had a more horizontal orientation, the vertical alignment of the Portuguese Lizard pattern was intended to reduce visibility when soldiers were moving upright through jungle foliage. The pattern continues to be used today by the Portuguese Marines (Fuzileiros) and remains one of the longest-serving camouflage designs in military history.

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