They observed that the undersides of many animals were lighter-coloured than their backs and heads, the reverse of the shadowing used by painters to make figures appear three-dimensional. One of the Thayers’ greatest breakthroughs, says University of Iowa camouflage scholar and professor of design history Roy Behrens, was their understanding of countershading. In it, they systematically classified naturally occurring camouflage patterns according to principles such as ‘mimicry’ and ‘disruption’ that could be replicated on paper and canvas. Inspired by Darwin’s observations, the eccentric American naturalist and painter Abbott Handerson Thayer published his own book, Concealing Coloration in the Animal Kingdom, with his son Gerald in 1909. ‘When we see leaf-eating insects green, and bark-feeders mottled-grey the alpine ptarmigan white in winter, the red-grouse the colour of heather, and the black-grouse that of peaty earth, we must believe that these tints are of service to these birds and insects in preserving them from danger,’ he wrote in his 1859 blockbuster, On the Origin of Species. For Charles Darwin, camouflage in the animal kingdom was further evidence for evolutionary adaptation. The documentation for that patent includes the statement, ‘Camouflage is an art in the process of becoming a science’, but the story of camouflage actually starts not with art, but with nature. MARPAT (for Marine Pattern) is the intellectual property of the US Navy, the first camo pattern ever to be patented by a branch of the US military. The US Army had originally wanted to use the US Marine Corps’ camouflage pattern, but was denied permission. ![]() From the initial invasion in 2001 until about 2009, many US Army soldiers were sent into the country wearing a ‘protective’ camouflage pattern so ineffective that it actually seems to have attracted enemy fire. For nearly a decade, the American occupation of Afghanistan suffered from a grave case of the emperor’s new clothes. ‘This happened three times, on two different patrols.’ This soldier was not alone. D3O® palm padding absorbs and dissipates high-impact energy.‘In 2010, in trash-canistan, I got shot at, while walking next to guys in (who were never targeted)!’ reads an anonymous comment at a military news site.0.8mm touchscreen capable synthetic leather provides the perfect blend of dexterity and protection.Internal fingertip reinforcement provides added strength and durability where you need it most.Breathable TrekDry® keeps hands cool and comfortable.Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) closure provides a secure fit to your wrist.Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) pinch-point fingertip protection.Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) impact protection meets EN 13594 impact standard.The M-Pact features D3O® palm padding to dissipate high-impact energy and reduce hand fatigue when you’re fully engaged. Take control with 0.8mm synthetic leather and stay connected with touchscreen technology in the palm of your hands. The next generation of M-Pact tactical gloves protect military and law enforcement professionals with EN 13594 rated impact protection. ![]() Mechanix Wear M-Pact® MultiCam Camouflage Tactical Impact Gloves
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