Post-World War II, the splinter pattern influenced various military camouflage designs in Eastern Europe, particularly among Warsaw Pact countries. The pattern's distinctive style has also inspired modern camouflage designs, including Sweden's M90, which incorporates similar splinter elements.

Splittertarnmuster, commonly known as splinter camouflage, is a four-color military camouflage pattern developed in Germany during the late 1920s. It was first issued to the Reichswehr in 1931 and became widely used by the Wehrmacht during World War II.

The design of Splittertarnmuster features a disruptive zig-zag pattern made up of hard-edged polygons in colors such as wood-brown and medium green, set against a light field-grey or tan background. This pattern was intended to break up the silhouette of soldiers and equipment in various environments. The initial version was printed on a triangular tent/poncho known as the dreiecks zeltbahn, similar to the Italian telo mimetico pattern introduced in 1929. The camouflage was also referred to as Buntfarbenaufdruck 31, named after its year of introduction.

The pattern evolved over time, with variations including the addition of "raindrop" patterns—random green dashes—to enhance its effectiveness. The original colors included ochre, rust, and brown over a green base, with sharp corners between colored patches. By 1942, the design had been adapted for various military garments, including smocks and helmet covers, often with one side printed for camouflage and the other left white for snow conditions.

The Luftwaffe introduced its own variant, known as Luftwaffen-Splittermuster 41, which featured a more intricate design with smaller splinters. This version was used for items such as parachute jump smocks and field jackets. The production of this variant continued until 1944.