Bacteria KMA Camo SS Rash Guard
Bacteria KMA Camo SS Rash Guard
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The Bacteria KMA Camo SS Rash Guard is a close-fitting base layer for no-gi BJJ and high-intensity training. Made from a lightweight, quick-drying knit, it provides a secure, supportive fit that tracks the body through grappling, drilling, and conditioning work. Moisture-wicking properties help manage sweat and reduce cling, so the fabric stays close to the skin without feeling heavy over longer sessions.
This version uses the South Korean Bacteria KMA camouflage, an experimental pattern developed by the Korean Military Academy in the late 1960s. Instead of naturalistic earth tones, it relies on irregular black forms scattered across a white ground, echoing microorganisms under magnification. Originally used in controlled, institutional settings to visually distinguish cadets and disrupt the human silhouette rather than blend into terrain, it reads as stark, abstract, and graphically bold. On a training layer, the high-contrast pattern functions as strong disruptive texture at distance and dense visual noise up close, giving the rash guard a distinctive, archival look that remains clean and modern in the gym. Short sleeves keep the forearms clear for grip and hand fighting, while the fitted cut is intended to minimize drag, reduce fabric shifting, and limit handholds during no-gi grappling. Flat, soft-feeling seams and a smooth interior help reduce friction against the skin.
Built from recycled performance fibers with UPF 50+ protection and certified to OEKO-TEX 100 and GRS standards, this rash guard functions as a reliable technical base layer for no-gi BJJ and other demanding training environments where mobility, coverage, and fabric performance are priorities.
Specs:
• Camouflage: Bacteria (Korean Military Academy)
• Short sleeve
• Moisture-wicking
• Fitted cut
• UPF 50+ protection
• Fabric is OEKO-TEX 100 standard
• Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified
• 88% recycled polyester, 12% elastane (in the EU)
• 81% recycled polyester, 19% spandex (Lycra) (in the US)
• Fabric weight: 6.78 oz./yd.² (230 g/m²) (in the EU)
• Fabric weight: 7.52 oz./yd.² (255 g/m²) (in the US/MX)
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
This version uses the South Korean Bacteria KMA camouflage, an experimental pattern developed by the Korean Military Academy in the late 1960s. Instead of naturalistic earth tones, it relies on irregular black forms scattered across a white ground, echoing microorganisms under magnification. Originally used in controlled, institutional settings to visually distinguish cadets and disrupt the human silhouette rather than blend into terrain, it reads as stark, abstract, and graphically bold. On a training layer, the high-contrast pattern functions as strong disruptive texture at distance and dense visual noise up close, giving the rash guard a distinctive, archival look that remains clean and modern in the gym. Short sleeves keep the forearms clear for grip and hand fighting, while the fitted cut is intended to minimize drag, reduce fabric shifting, and limit handholds during no-gi grappling. Flat, soft-feeling seams and a smooth interior help reduce friction against the skin.
Built from recycled performance fibers with UPF 50+ protection and certified to OEKO-TEX 100 and GRS standards, this rash guard functions as a reliable technical base layer for no-gi BJJ and other demanding training environments where mobility, coverage, and fabric performance are priorities.
Specs:
• Camouflage: Bacteria (Korean Military Academy)
• Short sleeve
• Moisture-wicking
• Fitted cut
• UPF 50+ protection
• Fabric is OEKO-TEX 100 standard
• Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified
• 88% recycled polyester, 12% elastane (in the EU)
• 81% recycled polyester, 19% spandex (Lycra) (in the US)
• Fabric weight: 6.78 oz./yd.² (230 g/m²) (in the EU)
• Fabric weight: 7.52 oz./yd.² (255 g/m²) (in the US/MX)
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
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.
Shop All Bacteria Camo KMA