Specs:
• Camouflage: KMA Bacteria
• Material: 97% polyester, 3% spandex
• Breathable antimicrobial-treated fabric
• Black elastic waistband and edging
• Regular fit
• Black exterior seam stitching
• White interior seam stitching
• Assembled in the USA using globally sourced materials.
Bacteria Camo (KMA) Thong
Bacteria Camo (KMA) Thong
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The Bacteria Camo (KMA) Thong applies one of the Cold War’s most unconventional military patterns to a modern base layer silhouette. Known as “Bacteria Camouflage” or “Microorganism Camouflage,” the pattern was developed by the KMA in the late 1960s and remained in limited institutional use through the 1990s. Its design features dense, amoeba-like black shapes scattered over a white field—intended not for field concealment but for visual disruption in controlled environments. This pattern served a distinct purpose: to break up the human form during training exercises and differentiate cadets or designated units from active-duty personnel.
The thong is constructed from a 97% polyester and 3% spandex blend, offering a soft, stretchable fit with consistent shape retention. A breathable antimicrobial finish enhances comfort during extended wear by reducing moisture and odor buildup. It is finished with black elastic edging and waistband for a secure, minimal profile. Construction details include black stitching on the exterior seams and white on the interior, maintaining alignment with the pattern’s high-contrast intent. A historically obscure camouflage reintroduced in a refined technical format.
Camouflage Information:
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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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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