The camo pattern that took the airsoft and tactical communities by storm by the end of the noughties is now back. The original Advanced Tactical Concealment (A-TACS) Pattern developed by Digitial Concealment Systems (DCS) was first announced in the 2009 and it promised a good alternative to Multicam which was the preferred camo by many.

Over the years, the A-TACS pattern evolved into a family of camo patterns with the original called AU (Arid Urban) followed by the FG (Foliage Green) which is one of our favourite patterns in 2011 and was produced until 2018; and LE (Law Enforcement)  introduced in 2013 and production stopped in 2018. Other patterns were introduced such as the LE-X (Law Enforcement Xtreme) and TD-X which is a Browning Exclusive in 2017.

Still in production are the iX (Intermediate Xtreme) introduced in 2016; AU-X Camo (Arid Urban Xtreme), FG-X (Foliage Green Xtreme), and AT-X (Arctic Tundra Xtreme) introduced in 2017; and the Ghost in 2018.

The latest pattern is the U|CON which has been announced this year and looks closest to the Multicam pattern.

The return of the original A-TACS AU is due to consumer demand as announced by the company. It is expected that partners will be coming out with new tactical clothing and gear. For those who missed the pattern, the reintroduction should be great news.

Press release below:

A-TACS® ORIGINAL AU® RETURNS

COLUMBUS, GA.- A-TACS® answers the call with the rerelease of the company’s flagship pattern: Original AU®. The decision to bring Original AU back to market was made by consumer demand. “It was through discussions with our brand partners and end-user inquiries for product availability in A-TACS AU, that we felt the timing was right to rerelease,” said Phil Duke (owner, pattern designer).

Production of A-TACS AU in a variety of substrates (50/50 NYCO, NYCO Extreme - available in pigment print or VAT dye, 500D cordura, and webbing) have begun stateside with additional overseas production coming soon. Phil Duke, owner of Digital Concealment Systems, LLC. (DCS) also added, “we are truly excited as a company to bring Original AU back and look forward to seeing new uniform styles and cutting-edge tactical gear on the market.”   

A-TACS Original AU (Arid/Urban) first launched at the inception of the A-TACS brand in 2009.  Being the first company to introduce the “pattern within a pattern” concept, which utilized micro patterns segmented into larger macro patterns. The use of effective color grouping combined with innovative camouflage design enhanced the pattern’s natural ability to break up the human outline and create visual distortion at a greater distance. Patterns developed within the A-TACS brand are utilized worldwide by military personnel, Special Operation Forces, Law Enforcement, private contractors, government agencies, as well as recreational enthusiasts. A-TACS continues as a trusted name in the camouflage industry long known for the development of creative theatre specific concealment solutions.  

Digital Concealment Systems (DCS) is the only company in the concealment industry developing patterns for all facets of the market. In 2007, founder and pattern designer Phil Duke left a marketing and pattern design position at one of the top two camo brands in the outdoor industry to form his own camouflage company NEXT Camo®, LLC. Where the company introduced a series of successful traditional realistic “leaf and twig” camouflage patterns and later founded it’s two sister companies A-TACS Camo and Raider Concealment®. DCS specializes in bringing both hunting and tactical camouflage patterns to market in a wide variety of applications.    

A-TACS Camo, since beginning in 2009, has deployed with various Tactical Professionals, Law Enforcement and Special Operations personnel in a wide array of hotspots around the globe.  The camo patterns are designed for maximum effectiveness in the widest possible range of operational environments worldwide. A-TACS Camo patterns are created using a far greater range of inter-mingled natural colors that are blended and overlayed into one another creating a more naturalistic appearance. Our goal from day one has been to provide head to toe Total Concealment and Protection for the end-user.  

Building on over 20 plus years of experience in the design and development of comprehensive concealment solutions, A-TACS is pleased to announce the rerelease of Original AU.

For more information or fabric inquires you can contact us at: [email protected] or visit www.a-tacs.com.