KMA Bacteria Camo Horizontal Tote Bag
KMA Bacteria Camo Horizontal Tote Bag
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The KMA Bacteria Camo Horizontal Tote Bag brings together practical durability with one of the Cold War’s most unconventional camouflage patterns. Built with a 100% spun polyester exterior, this tote is lightweight yet resistant to wear, stretching, and tearing, making it ideal for everyday use. Its horizontal format creates a wide, accessible main compartment, providing ample space for groceries, travel gear, books, or daily essentials. At 24” x 13” (60.9 cm x 33 cm), the tote delivers generous capacity while remaining comfortable to carry.
The t-bottom construction adds stability, allowing the bag to stand upright when filled, while the reinforced black handles provide both comfort and strength for carrying heavier loads. Inside, a black cotton-polyester lining strengthens the structure and protects the tote’s contents, complementing the bold exterior print. The defining feature is the KMA Bacteria Camouflage, also known as Microorganism Camouflage. Developed by the Korean Military Academy in the late 1960s, this pattern is characterized by dense, amoeba-like black shapes scattered across a white background. It was not designed for traditional concealment but instead for training and controlled environments, where it visually disrupted the human outline and marked cadets apart from active-duty personnel. Rarely mass-produced, the design remained in limited institutional use through the 1990s, making it an obscure yet visually striking historical pattern.
Assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts, the tote is functional, collectible, and unique. Combining reliable construction with a rare camouflage aesthetic, it adapts seamlessly to commutes, errands, and travel—standing out as both a utilitarian accessory and a wearable piece of Cold War camouflage history.
Specs
• Camouflage: KMA Bacteria (Microorganism Camouflage)
• 100% spun polyester exterior
• Dimensions: 24” x 13” (60.9 cm x 33 cm)
• Black interior lining (50% cotton, 50% polyester)
• T-bottom construction for stability
• Reinforced black handles
• Assembled in USA from globally sourced parts
Care instructions:
• Spot clean
• Air dry
• Dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
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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