Maskpol Softshell Jacket SM-01 - MAPA

A tactical jacket with a modern character, made of Softshell material with additional inserts of uniform fabric in MAPA camouflage. The SM-01 model is an excellent choice for fans of survival, tourism, airsoft and recreational outdoor activities. Although designed for civilian users, it will undoubtedly also be appreciated by professionals in uniformed services. Thanks to its multi-layer construction, this jacket effectively protects against wind and rain, eliminating the need for additional warming clothes.

Softshell constructed from three-layer polyester laminate, which includes:

• an outer weather-resistant impregnated fabric,
• a middle PTFE Teflon membrane,
• an inner warming lining made of fleece fabric.

The elbows, shoulders, and drawstring tunnel are reinforced with US-23 uniform material, which is a durable blend of 50/50 cotton and polyester. Thanks to the Rip-Stop weave used, the material is durable and resistant to abrasion and tears.

The jacket includes 3 functional pockets: two large side pockets and one smaller chest pocket, fastened with zippers. The interior of all pockets is finished with breathable mesh material.

The cuffs are finished with elastic trim, and the bottom of the jacket is equipped with a flexible drawstring with a stopper, allowing adjustment of the width to fit the silhouette and protection against draft.

The entire jacket is fastened with a sturdy, one-way zipper, which ends in a high stand-up collar with a chin guard. For increased thermal comfort, ventilation holes are placed under the armpits.

There are 2 large velcro panels (hook and loop fasteners) on the sleeves, allowing the attachment of any emblems, such as insignia, national flags, unit emblems, or so-called Morale Patches. A hook and loop fastener for a name tag is placed on the right chest.

• soft, polyester material
• middle Teflon PTFE membrane
• Rip-Stop weave
• reinforcements with US-23 uniform material
• three zippered pockets
• chin guard
• elastic cuffs
• adjustable bottom of the jacket

The MAPA camouflage was designed by Maciej Dojlitko, a graduate and academic staff member of the Faculty of Architecture and Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, author of, among others, "The Theory of Deconstructing the Visual Message. Tools for Designing Military Camouflage" (Gdansk 2015). The design is distinguished by its innovativeness, supported by theoretical and experimental argumentation and computer analysis of numerous field photographs. It has garnered the attention of specialists and military clothing manufacturers. In 2017, the MAPA camouflage debuted at the International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce as a pattern for the Dromader accoutrement and uniform system by Maskpol, part of the Polish Armaments Group. The system was developed with soldiers of the Territorial Defence Forces in mind, although the MAPA was also considered as a future pattern for the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland, potentially replacing the wz.93 camouflage. However, the MAPA has not yet been implemented as the official camouflage pattern of the Polish Army.

Main features of the MAPA camouflage in the forest variant:

• 6 colours creating map-like contour layers
• colours optimised for operations in Central European forests
• use of three-dimensional illusion and anamorphosis effect
• biomorphic shapes resembling vegetation
• high-contrast elements mimicking light and shadows
• silhouette deformation by macro pattern
• colour noise thanks to micro pattern

The MAPA pattern is an interesting alternative to the best contemporary camouflage patterns such as PenCott, MultiCam, Kryptek, Flecktarn or Finnish M/05. In some respects, it is more advanced, better reproducing the colours of Central European forests between late spring and early autumn.