How to Apply Ghillie Grass to a Camouflage Suit or Equipment
Adding Ghillie Grass to your concealment system is a great way to enhance your stealth in outdoor environments. Ghillie Grass mimics the texture of grass and foliage, helping you blend seamlessly into your surroundings. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to attach Ghillie Grass or raffia to your suit using 2.5mm cable ties.
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Materials Needed:
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraph• Camouflage suit, webbing or equipment wrapped with suitable material
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraph• KMCS Ghillie Grass or home dyed & brushed raffia (choose colors that match your environment)
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Step 1: Prepare the Ghillie Grass
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraphStart by cutting it into manageable lengths, around 10–20 cm. Ghillie Grass comes perfectly coloured and pre cut into manageable lengths but you may need to cut it shorter depending on the effect you want to achieve. If you’re using natural raffia you will need to dye and brush it to thin it out before applying. Various techniques can be used to achieve this including dyes, staining with coffee or inks.
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Step 2: Plan Your Placement
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraphDecide where you want to attach the raffia. Your decision will be based on the environment you will use your suit in. For example, In a forest environment you will want to apply sparse scattering of Ghillie Grass all over your suit to create the effect of dead vegetation or twigs. Apply in more dense bunches to create a grass like effect. It may also help to focus on areas which may help break up your silhouette, such as the shoulders and back. Apply Ghillie Grass sparsely at first, test the suit in the environment you will be using it in then add more later if needed. If you feel that the Ghillie Grass has not been applied correctly for your environment it can be easily corrected, trial and error is your friend. Experiment and enjoy the process.
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraphStep 3: Attach the Ghillie Grass
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraph1. Take a small bundle of Ghillie Grass (5–10 strands).
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraph2. Position it against the fabric of your camouflage suit or equipment.
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraph3. Use a 2.5mm cable tie to secure the raffia to the suit. Thread the tie through the loop, cinch it tightly onto the fabric, and trim the excess tie.
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraph4. Fan out the raffia to create a natural effect.
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Step 4: Vary the Lengths and Colors
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraphFor a realistic look, alternate the lengths and shades of Ghillie Grass. Nature is not uniform, so avoid neat rows and bundles.
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Step 5: Test and Adjust
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraphTake your suit outside and test it in the environment you’ll be using it in. Check for unnatural patterns and gaps, and add more Ghillie Grass as necessary. Ensure all the cable ties have had their excess clipped off.
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraphTips for Success:
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraph• Use Ghillie Grass sparingly to start with, avoid large dense bundles.
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraph• Match the color of your Ghillie Grass to the predominant tones of your environment .
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraph• Periodically check your suit for wear and replace any damaged raffia.
/wp:paragraph wp:paragraphBy following these steps, you’ll have a custom-camouflaged suit that helps you disappear into the terrain with ease. Happy crafting and stay stealthy!
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