Abstract: A camouflage covering is provided which includes an underlying layer of lightweight porous material such as a nylon mesh. Elongated strips are attached at one of their ends to the underlying layer of material. The strips have various emissivity values which are arranged in patterns which avoid having strips of the same emissivity value adjacent one another. The strips tend to disrupt both the shape and the brightness of an underlying object's infrared emission. Also, the strips tend to absorb the radiation being emitted from the underlying object. In one embodiment, the loosely hanging strips attached to the underlying layer form a personal infrared camouflage garment which protects a user from detection by infrared detection devices. To prevent prolonged contact between the person wearing the garment and the underlying layer, a plurality of insulating devices can be used such as an insulated helmet or shoulder pad. Securement devices are also provided to secure the underlying layer to the person.