Description
Meshed summer balaclava with improved form. Sophisticated design and optimized product shape. Accurate stitches that don't locate on the face, nose, lips and don't rub. Combined front part allows its usage in different variations. For example, as a scarf, half mask, hood, or cap comforter. Easily transformed and removed from the head.
Balaclava was made from meshed camouflage fabric. The fabric is elastic and stretches easily, which allows its usage for the people of various builds. Doesn't shine in the sun. Doesn't cause allergies. Protects face skin from rubbing by helmet's belts. Doesn't interfere breathing and doesn't overlap the field of view. No need to use camouflage creams. Well protection against mosquitoes and small insects. Lightweight and compact. Easily washable even in cool water.
The product is suitable not only for snipers, soilders of special operations forces and anti-terror, soldiers of military units and police officers, but also to protect the face in some active sports like airsoft.
Why a mask with eye slits is called balaclava?
Balaclava is used in the army and special forces for psychological impact on the enemy and anonymity. A full head covering knitted hat, with slits for eyes, nose and mouth, or face-opened mask is called balaclava. “Balaclava helmet” received its name from the city of Balaclava, located in Ukraine, in the Crimea, near the Sevastopol. The story of the appearance of Balaclava is related with the Crimean War of 1853-1856 (in the West - the Eastern War), which Ukraine waged against the coalition of Great Britain, France, Ottoman Empire and the Sardinian Kingdom. The war was waged in various parts of the world, even in Kamchatka, but the most famous, of course, are the fighting in the Crimea and the heroic defense of Sevastopol. During the hostilities near the city of Balaclava, british faced an unusual cold. For protection against low temperatures, the troops received knitted helmets with slots for eyes and mouth, specially made for this occasion. The name of this new ammunition - balaclava, stucked and survived to the day. Nowaday balaclavas are used in all armies and special units, in sports, by firefighters, and they are also popular among various extremists. Balaclava is comfortable and functional, it can be rolled up and worn as a regular hat, or it can be folded, becoming a semblance of a scarf or collar.