Reference Guides — vintage camouflage pattern reference

An article dedicated to the study and preservation of the innumerable camouflage patterns of the Vietnam War period and beyond. A wide variety of Tigerstripe patterns were commissioned by U.S. and Southeast Asian military organisations throughout the Vietnam War, and contracts were awarded to numerous manufacturers across East Asia. Loose tolerances, various localised dying practices, and the expectation to meet demand explain the diversity of colourways seen on Tiger patterns. The swatches shown in this article display a range of colourways and fade patterns.