Maskpol Softshell SMD-01 Women's Sweatshirt - MAPA

Women's tactical softshell sweatshirt with inserts of uniform material in MAPA camouflage. It will prove useful for survival, hiking, ASG and recreational outdoor activities. Thanks to its multilayer construction, the sweatshirt effectively protects against wind and rain, eliminating the need for additional warming clothing.

The softshell is made from a three-layer polyester laminate:

• outer waterproofed fabric, weather resistant
• middle PTFE Teflon membrane
• inner fleece lining.

The collar, the inside of the hood, the pockets and the sleeves are reinforced with US-23 uniform fabric, which is a durable 50/50 combination of soft cotton and polyester. The Rip-Stop weave material is tough and resistant to abrasion and tears.

The entire garment fastens with a robust one-way zip. The high zip is part of the hood with a drawstring, which further protects the head from the cold and wind. Ventilation holes are placed under the armpits for better thermal comfort . The cuffs are trimmed with elasticated piping and the lower waistband has an elasticated drawstring with a stopper to allow for a snug fit and to prevent puffing.

The model includes 2 classic side pockets closed with zips. The interior of the pockets is finished with breathable mesh.

There are 2 large velcro panels on the sleeves for attaching any emblems such as insignia, national flags, unit emblems or so-called Morale Patches. On the right breast there is Velcro for a name tag.

• multi-layer construction
• PTFE Teflon membrane
• fleece lining
• US-23 reinforcement
• hood with drawstring
• underarm vents
• two classic pockets
• velcro panels on shoulders
• drawstring waist

MAPA camouflage pattern was designed by Maciej Dojlitko, a graduate and currently a researcher at the Faculty of Architecture and Design of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, author of, among other publications, Teoria dekonstrukcji komunikatu wizualnego. Narzędzia projektowania kamuflażu militarnego (Gdańsk 2015). The innovative design, supported by convincing theoretical and experimental arguments, including computer analysis of thousands of photographs of the terrain, attracted 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 a camouflage pattern for the Dromader system of accouterment and uniforms by Maskpol, which is part of the Polish Armaments Group. The system was created for soldiers of the Territorial Defense Army, but the MAPA camouflage itself was also considered as a perspective pattern for the entire Polish Armed Forces, where it could replace camouflage wz.93. Unfortunately, the MAPA camouflage has not been implemented as an official camouflage pattern of the Polish Army to date.

The main features of MAPA camouflage in the basic forest variant:

• 6 colors forming layers resembling levels on a map
• colors optimized for operations in the forests of Central Europe
• use of the illusion of three-dimensionality and anamorphosis effect
• biomorphic shapes making the design similar to vegetation
• strongly contrasting elements imitating flashes of light and shadows
• deformation of the masked silhouette by means of a macro pattern
• color noise reproduced by means of a 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 than them, and also better reproduces the colors found in Central European forests in the period from later spring to early autumn.