We approached Ashen Lilly (Mitch) about doing a project together. Mitch is an eclectic independent artist, known for his military themed digital art, and LOTUS EATER a graphic novel he co-authors with Delta Manga (Mag).
Left to his own devices, Mitch's signature style combines bright cyberpunk colors with organic forms and sinister themes. The spider lillies represent a passage from life to death, and the Kanji "MORTAL" (致死) Pays tribute to the swift & deadly accuracy from the MK.12 NSW "Recce" Rifle fielded by Delta Force & Navy Seals in the 2000s.
The MK.12 was a "Special Purpose" Rifle born out of the growing needs for a more adaptable platform for urban fighting after the battle of Mogadishu. Chambered in Black Hills Ammo's Mk. 262, a heavy but accurate 5.56 NATO round, it became renowned for it's adaptability as a Designated Marksman Rifle & used extensively by some of the highest-tier special forces in the world.
It's also become a prime target for cloners, with the NSW Recce featuring a Knights Armament rail, shorter barrel, and collapsible stock that take the Mk.12 from great to phenomenal as a long-range platform...
It's one of our favorite AR configurations ever, so it at least deserved a Badass design on a hoodie to commemorate it.
Specs
- Exclusive original art from AshenLilly
- Kanji Reads "MORTAL" (致死)
- High quality hybrid-film-to-garment print with stunning detail & lasting color fastness
- Independent trading co midweight 8.5oz hoodie
- 80% cotton 20% polyester
Sizing
These hoodies are relaxed-fit, meaning you'll probably want to stick to your US shirt size unless you're an oversized-hoodie-enjoyer. If you're on the upper end of your US shirt size, definitely size up as these will shrink slightly in the wash.
Construction
Our hoodies are screen printed on independent trading co. midweight hoodies with quality, custom-blended inks in the USA.
