Maskpol Softshell SM-01 Jacket - 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 on the sleeves, allowing the attachment of any emblems, such as insignia, national flags, unit emblems, or so-called Morale Patches. A velcro 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

MAPA camouflage pattern was designed by Maciej Dojlitko, a graduate and current research fellow at the Faculty of Architecture and Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, and author of, among other works, Theory of Deconstruction of Communication. Tools for designing military camouflage (Gdańsk 2015). This innovative design, backed by compelling theoretical and empirical arguments, including a computer analysis of thousands of photographs of the terrain, has caught the attention of specialists and military clothing manufacturers. In 2017, the MAPA camouflage made its debut at the International Defense Industry Exhibition in Kielce as the camouflage pattern for the Dromader accouterments and uniform system by Maskpol, a company part of the Polish Armaments Group. The system was designed for Territorial Defense Force soldiers, but the MAPA camouflage itself was also considered as a prospective pattern for the entire Polish Armed Forces, where it could replace the wz.93 camouflage. Unfortunately, the MAPA camouflage has not yet been adopted as the official camouflage pattern of the Polish Army.

Main features of the MAPA camouflage in its basic forest variant:

• 6 colors forming layers resembling contour lines on a map
• colors optimized for operations in Central European forests
• use of three-dimensional illusions and anamorphic effects
• biomorphic shapes making the pattern resemble vegetation
• high-contrast elements imitating flashes of light and shadows
• deformation of the camouflaged silhouette using a macro-pattern
• color noise recreated using a micro-pattern

The MAPA pattern is an interesting alternative to the best contemporary camouflage patterns such as PenCott, MultiCam, Kryptek, Flecktarn, and the Finnish M/05. In some respects, it is more advanced than these, and it also better replicates the colors found in Central European forests from late spring to early fall.