Portuguese Lizard Camo Men's Long-sleeve Base Layer
Portuguese Lizard Camo Men's Long-sleeve Base Layer
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The Portuguese Lizard Camouflage Longsleeve Men's Baselayer Shirt is made from a blend of 82% polyester and 18% spandex, this base layer offers a very soft four-way stretch fabric that stretches and recovers on both the cross and lengthwise grains. Whether you're engaging in tactical operations, outdoor activities, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (No Gi) this baselayer offers the protection, flexibility, and durability you need to excel. Invest in gear that meets the demands of your active lifestyle.
Specs:
• Camouflage: Portuguese Lizard
• Material: 82% polyester, 18% spandex
• Very soft four-way stretch fabric that stretches and recovers on the cross and lengthwise grains
•Protection: UPF 50+
•Comfortable longer body and sleeves
•Flat seam and coverstitch
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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