Bacteria Camo (KMA) 15oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug
Bacteria Camo (KMA) 15oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug
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The Bacteria Camo 15oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug applies one of South Korea’s rarest camouflage patterns to a durable and functional everyday accessory. Known as Bacteria or Microorganism Camouflage, the design originated at the Korean Military Academy in the late 1960s and remained in limited use through the 1990s. Its stark visual identity—dense, amoeba-like black shapes scattered across a white background—was created not for traditional concealment but for visual disruption during training and controlled exercises. This unique lineage makes the pattern both historically obscure and visually distinctive, a conversation piece for collectors and design enthusiasts alike.
The travel mug itself is crafted from 100% stainless steel with a vacuum-insulated construction that maintains temperature for hours—keeping beverages hot during commutes or cold during long days outdoors. Its 15oz (0.44L) capacity strikes the balance between portability and function, holding enough volume for coffee, tea, or water without being bulky. The spill-resistant flip-top lid is designed for one-handed use, making it practical in fast-paced environments, while the compact body shape fits securely into most standard car cup holders.
Attention to detail extends beyond utility to form: the rounded corners give the mug a smooth, contemporary silhouette, while the all-over Bacteria Camo print turns it into more than just a drinkware item—it becomes a portable showcase of rare Cold War camouflage history. Durable, easy to clean, and engineered for daily use, the Bacteria Camo Travel Mug bridges the gap between archival pattern heritage and modern functional design.
Specs:
• Camouflage: KMA Bacteria (Microorganism Camouflage)
• Capacity: 15oz (0.44 L)
• Body: 100% stainless steel
• Lid: 100% plastic with flip-top closure
• Vacuum-insulated for hot and cold beverages
• Rounded corner construction
• Fits most standard car cup holders
Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
The Bacteria Camouflage, also known as “Microorganism Camouflage,” is a rare South Korean pattern developed by the Korean Military Academy (KMA) in the late 1960s and used through the 1990s. Characterized by high-contrast black, amoeba-like forms scattered across a white background, it was designed for training environments where traditional camouflage was less practical. Intended to disrupt the human silhouette and visually distinguish cadets during drills and exercises, the pattern prioritized institutional identity over environmental blending. Printed on cotton twill and herringbone twill fabrics, with slight variations between class years, this camo was never mass-issued and remains exclusive to the academy. Its experimental design, limited production, and graphic intensity have made it a coveted item in vintage military circles and a notable example of unconventional camouflage theory.
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