Portuguese Lizard Camo String Bikini Set
Portuguese Lizard Camo String Bikini Set
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The Portuguese Lizard Camo String Bikini Set is a lightweight two-piece that emphasizes adaptability, comfort, and dependable construction. Designed with string-tie closures at both the top and bottom, the bikini can be adjusted for a secure hold and multiple styling options, allowing the wearer to control fit and coverage. The double-layered stretch fabric provides balanced support while remaining soft and flexible, ensuring the garment retains its form through repeated use. Quick-drying and moisture-wicking qualities make it practical for active swimming as well as lounging, while reinforced stitching at stress points reduces irritation. Removable padding in the bikini top offers the choice of added shaping or a more natural fit, enhancing the versatility of the design. With a minimal silhouette that favors freedom of movement, this set combines simple care requirements, reliable materials, and a customizable fit suitable for both active and casual wear.
Finished in Portuguese Lizard camouflage, the bikini incorporates a design developed in the 1960s and widely associated with Portuguese colonial forces. The pattern is characterized by horizontal brush-like stripes of green and brown layered over a lighter background, producing a “lizard skin” effect that disrupts outlines in woodland and transitional environments. It evolved from earlier French lizard patterns and influenced later camouflage schemes across Africa and South America. While no longer in active service, Portuguese Lizard remains distinctive for its bold horizontal striping and strong visual rhythm. Applied to a string bikini set, the pattern translates its military origins into a contemporary format, retaining its historical significance while offering a unique and recognizable appearance in modern swimwear.
Specs:
• Camouflage: Portuguese Lizard
• 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 Portuguese Lizard Camo Bikini last longer, thoroughly rinse it off after each use and get rid of any chlorine/salt residue.
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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