Swedish M/90 and M/90K Camouflage
The result was that the Swedish armed forces became well-equipped with advanced equipment built to perform well in tough environments. Many of these companies also enjoyed considerable success in foreign markets as well – names like Bofors, Saab, Hagglund, Ericsson and Carl Gustaf are well known for advanced, high-quality, robust products.
But until the introduction of the M/90 combat uniform and load-bearing equipment in the early 1990’s, the Swedish soldier was issued with a plain OD combat suit and leather and canvas load-bearing gear designed in the 1950’s.
The Swedish Army, Navy and Air Force had been using a “splinter” pattern camouflage scheme on their vehicles, ships and aircraft since the late 1970’s/early 1980’s, and the camouflage pattern chosen for the new combat uniform was a scaled-down variation of the four colour geometric “splinter” pattern already in use on vehicles, ships and aircraft.
The M/90F Uniform
The M/90 uniform is made from a tough 50/50 cotton-polyester gabardine fabric and is available in a few different models:
- M/90F: for regular ground units; F = “Fält” (Field)
- M/90P: for personnel in armoured vehicles; P = “Pansar” (Armour). It differs by having padding on elbows and knees, suspenders, a shorter jacket, ankle pockets and penholders on the sleeves.
- M/90H: for helicopter crews; H = “Helikopter” (Helicopter). This differs in that the jacket is bright orange on the inside so that it can be used as an emergency signal panel.
- M/90L: for forces deployed in hot climates overseas; L = “Lätt” (Light). This uniform is made from thinner fabric.
- M/90K: “Ökenkammo” – desert colour variation of the M/90L uniform.
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