Magnum has joined forces with P2i, pioneering the introduction of their ion-mask technology to the tactical footwear industry. As a plasma-based technology, ion-mask was originally developed for the UK military, to repel chemicals and protect soldiers from chemical attack. It permanently alters the surface of a product at a molecular level to repel water and other liquids even blood pathogens- which are forced to bead up like mercury and simply run-off to protect the wearer. The technology are currently featured in the Elite Force 8.0 WPi and Elite Spider Recon 8.0 HPi.