French Lizard A1 Camouflage Fleece-Lined Hoodie

Pattern: French Lizard A1

If you like your camouflage with a little history, the French Lizard is a good place to start. It is the classic French take on the lizard or leopard pattern, built from flowing, irregular shapes that call to mind a leopard’s rosettes smudged onto an olive base. On a fleece-lined hoodie it is warm, soft and quietly striking – the kind of pattern you can wear every day without shouting, yet unmistakable to anyone who knows camouflage.

About the French Lizard camouflage

The French Lizard pattern grew out of the same family as the British Denison smock, and it eventually became the signature camouflage of the French airborne for decades. The type that collectors know as TAP47 appeared around 1947, and from the 1950s it was the standard pattern for French paratroopers, including during the Algerian campaigns. It is built from soft, elongated shapes in olive green, rust brown and sand or khaki over a lighter ground. Notice that “A1” is not an official French military designation – it is MegaCamo’s own catalogue label for this particular rendition of the Lizard.

The A1 colorway and how it reads

This is the classic, slightly faded Lizard look: a pale olive-khaki ground covered with loose, roughly horizontal patches of deeper olive, brown and a touch of reddish rust. Because the shapes are soft and irregular rather than hard-edged, the whole hoodie feels organic – more like something that grew that way than something printed. It suits the fleece-lined interior perfectly, because the pattern flows with the fabric instead of fighting it.

Why own this fleece-lined hoodie?

Lizard camo has a low-key, vintage appeal that works brilliantly on a warm, comfortable layer. The soft, irregular shapes do not demand attention the way a bold tiger stripe or a bright digital pixel does, so it is easy to wear with almost anything – jeans, chinos, a plain jacket. On the smooth printed surface of this fleece-lined hoodie the colours hold their warmth, and the pattern stays readable rather than turning into a smudgy blur. It is an understated way to wear a genuine piece of camouflage history.

Comfort, fit and build

This fleece-lined hoodie is built for everyday wear. It is 100% polyester with a soft brushed fleece interior, an adjustable drawstring hood, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs and a roomy kangaroo pocket. The fit is relaxed, so it layers easily over a T-shirt and still looks tidy under a heavier coat.

Made to order, sizing and care

Like every MegaCamo piece, this hoodie is made to order. It is printed and sewn only after you place your order, then shipped once fulfillment from our supplier is complete – allow 4 to 7 days of production before it ships, on top of transport. Sizes run S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL, with a +/-5% tolerance in length from manual measurement and the print process. To keep it at its best, machine wash cold, do not bleach and do not tumble dry.

Explore the family

Discover more French fatigues across the French camouflage collection, or go straight to the French Lizard A1 category.

About custom camouflage

Printed and sewn on order. Shipping directly after fulfillment from our supplier.

Note: You can ask us any camo on any of our products, just contact us via email.

You can find a list of all the currently available camouflages by country HERE: https://megacamo.com/list-of-camos-available/