How to Make a Ghillie Suit.

Ghillie Suits are used by military personnel, hunters, and those who play paintball for providing complete coverage.  They are constructed from burlap or jute and utilize natural materials such as twigs, branches, and leaves to ensure that the wearer blends in with their environment and goes virtually unnoticed.  Some military experts insist on making their own Ghillie Suits as this enables them to tailor their suit for their own mission needs as well as ensuring that the suit is best adapted to the environment.

Today, many people are choosing to make their own Ghillie Suits as well.  Some people take a BDU uniform and embellish it with strips of jute and other natural materials until they have formed their own Ghillie Suit.  Others prefer to purchase a Ghillie Suit kit.  This enables them to create their own suit according to a pattern.  It is very important to realize that creating your own Ghillie Suit can be very time consuming.  It may take up to 100 hours to make your own Ghillie Suit.  Also, since jute is a highly flammable substance, it is imperative to realize that your Ghillie Suit is flammable.  Many kits will often include a fire resistant treatment that you must prepare to ensure that your suit is adequately protected from fire.  Some people choose to purchase a Ghillie Suit that is made from non-flammable materials if they greatly fear that fire may be a concern.  For those who are concerned about fire safety, it is recommended to purchase a non-flammable Ghillie Suit rather than making your own.

Many people decide that the best method is to purchase a Ghillie Suit and then embellish it with natural materials from the environment they will be in.   This is the most time saving and practical means of ensuring that you have a professionally designed suit and one that is tailored to your individual needs as well.

If you are going to use a kit to create your own Ghillie Suit, you do have some advantages.  For instance, by using a kit you can design the color scheme to ensure that you have the best camouflage possible for your environment.  In fact, you may find that by choosing several colors you can create a suit that you wouldn’t be able to find elsewhere.  Creating a head to toe suit is simple if you use a poncho kit, as compared to making a suit from a jacket and pants.  Another advantage to making your own suit is that you can choose how much depth you would like to add to your suit, as this can affect the weight of your suit as well. 

If you are a paintball enthusiast, creating your own paintball Ghillie Suit from a kit may be just up your alley.  If you prefer a synthetic material, you will find that your suit can be waterproof as well as fire retardant.  Always choose your color scheme carefully to ensure that you have the best coverage possible, and select a kit that states that the final product will be lightweight.  Finally, if you feel that making your own suit is too much work, remember you can always purchase one that is already made.

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