French Lizard A1 Men’s Camouflage Cargo Shorts

Pattern: French Lizard A1

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

Why own them. Cargo shorts are where a printed camo sits naturally: practical pockets, a regular cut and enough fabric for the pattern to show at full scale.

The cargo shorts. Cut in a regular fit from 100% polyester at 190 g/m2, with a button waistband and multiple cargo-style pockets for keys, phone or wallet. The fabric is lightweight and breathable with a denim-like surface, so the printed pattern sits on a short that wears as everyday clothing rather than as surplus kit.

Fit and wear. The regular cut sits at the waist under a button closure, the pockets sit flat when they are empty, and the fabric moves with you on long days outside. It pairs with a plain tee, a hoodie or a camo jacket, and with sneakers, boots or sandals, so it works for warm-weather wear as much as for everyday use.

From mock-up to product. Your pair is printed and cut for your order rather than picked from stock, so small differences can occur between the mock-up and the final short, in colour, pattern placement or the position of a design element.

Sizes. This runs in sizes S to 5XL. Choose your usual size; as a made-to-order garment it carries a small production tolerance.

Made to Order. There is a fulfilment time of 5 to 7 working days for the fabric printing and the sewing. Shipping directly after fulfillment.

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

Care. Machine wash cold with similar colours. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low. Do not iron. Do not dry clean.

Explore more. See the men’s shorts collection to find this and other camouflages. The France collection gathers the pieces printed with this pattern.

You can ask us any camouflages on any of our products, just contact us via email.

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