Maskpol Truck cap - MAPA B

A lightweight military trucker in the MAPA B camouflage pattern with mesh panels that provide excellent ventilation.

The 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, Theory of Deconstruction of Visual Communication. Tools for designing military camouflage (Gdansk 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 armor and uniforms from Maskpol, which is part of the Polish Armament 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 most important 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 better reproduces the colors found in Central European forests in the period from later spring to early autumn.

The material used to sew the front panel and cover the visor is a 50/50 combination of soft cotton and durable polyester. The material is light, breathable and pleasant to the touch. It features high resistance to abrasion and tearing, thanks to the Rip-Stop weave. A velcro panel has been sewn on the front to allow attachment of identification patches, emblems and Morale Patches.

The baseball cap provides excellent protection from the sun's rays, great for any outdoor excursion. The adjustable buckle located at the back allows for a perfect fit for the wearer.

Technical data
Camouflage: MAPA B
Material: 50% cotton, 50% polyester 
Manufacturer: Maskpol/PGZ, Poland