The document compares two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) camouflage nets, highlighting that 2D nets use single-layer fabrics while 3D nets utilize multi-layer fabrics for better camouflage effects in diverse environments. It discusses the ease of deployment, manufacturing processes, and thermal properties, indicating that 3D nets excel in jungle settings, while 2D nets are suited for deserts. Overall, 2D nets are lower cost with moderate performance, whereas 3D nets are expensive but offer superior camouflage effectiveness and thermal management.

1. Two Dimensional (2D) Vs. Three Dimensional (3D)
Camouflage Net
Dr. KMSREDDY
General Manager –R&D
Entremonde Polycoaters Limited
S.No Two Dimensional MSCN Three Dimensional MSCN
1
2
Single layer fabric Multi-layer fabric
3
Knitted fabric with special pattern is
preferable
Base fabric: Woven/Knitted mesh fabric
Garnished fabric: knitted fabric
4
Much easier to deploy as there is no
snagging effect,
3D nets have snagging behavior and
little difficult to deployment
5 Easy to prepare reversible Difficult to make reversible
6
Fabric cannot incised Coated/printed fabric will be incised to
create a three dimensional leafy effect to
create looking of vegetation
7
Not suitable to Jungle/Woodland
terrain because lack of 3D effect but
well suitable for Desert
3D is well suitable for Jungle and plain
but not for Desert
8
Printing and fabrication is very easy Need more fabrication process such as
Incising fabric and it attachment to base
fabric.
9
Heat can be build –up within the
structure due to small holes of net and
this can make it uncomfortable for
crew members (soldiers) and detected
by thermal image cameras.
In 3D net, heat will be distributed to
environment and create the equilibrium
temperature.
It will reduce the thermal difference
between target and surrounding very
effectively so that target cannot detected
by thermal cameras
10 Low cost product High cost product
11
Poor to Good performance product for
IR, Thermal properties (it is based on
selection of fabric construction and
coating, material)
Very good performance product