Maskpol Softshell SMD-01 Women's Sweatshirt - MAPA

Women's tactical Softshell sweatshirt with inserts made from military fabric in MAPA camouflage. Suitable for survival, tourism, airsoft, and recreational outdoor activities. Its multi-layer construction effectively protects against wind and rain, eliminating the need for additional warming clothing.

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

• outer fabric is waterproofed, weather-resistant
• middle PTFE Teflon membrane
• inner polar fleece lining

The collar, hood interior, pockets, and sleeves are reinforced with US-23 military fabric, which is a durable blend of soft cotton and polyester in a 50/50 ratio. The Rip-Stop weave material is durable and resistant to abrasions and tears.

The entire piece is fastened with a strong, one-way zipper. The high closure is part of the hood with drawstrings, which further protects the head from cold and wind. For better thermal comfort, ventilation openings are placed under the armpits. Cuffs are finished with elastic trimming, and the lower hem is equipped with an elastic drawstring with a stopper, allowing for body fit adjustment and protection against wind.

The model includes 2 classic side pockets with zipper closures. The pocket interiors are finished with breathable mesh.

There are 2 large velcro panels on the sleeves, allowing attachment of any emblems such as insignia, national flags, unit emblems, or so-called Morale Patches. There is a velcro name tag on the right chest.

• multi-layer construction
• PTFE Teflon membrane
• polar fleece lining
• US-23 material reinforcements
• hood with drawstrings
• ventilation openings under the armpits
• two classic pockets
• velcro panels on the shoulders
• waist drawstring

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, the publication “Theory of Deconstruction of the Visual 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.