DPM Portugal Camouflage Trousers

Ripstop fabric pants, camouflage used by our armed forces

88% cotton

12% polyamide

DPM is short for Disruptive Pattern Material , a term the British Ministry of Defence coined for the variety of camouflage patterns issued since the late 1960s.

DPM is one of the most copied patterns in the world, with many countries having their own variations of the standard forest and desert patterns, but colors ranging from red and orange to blue and purple.

Some versions of DPM are currently in use by several countries, including Bulgaria, Indonesia, Cambodia, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Portugal, United Kingdom, and Yemen (as well as other countries).

Many more have used the pattern at one time or another, either because of its connection to the UK or simply because of the pattern's universal effectiveness.

The "standard" DPM pattern was developed for temperate climates and consists of black, brown and bright green shapes on a khaki or beige background.

There are literally dozens of variations, including some intended for tropical climates and others for desert climates.

The DPM remains in use with the British Army today, but will gradually be replaced by the new MTP (Multi-Terrain Pattern).

British DPM standards: the original 1960 DPM standard, 1968 standard, 1985 standard and S95 standards: