The shorts themselves are fine, but the manufacturer has changed the sizing. I wear Helikon UTP trousers in size L and they fit perfectly, but here size L turned out to be too small. I had to return them.
Helikon-Tex UTS 11" PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop Shorts - Black
UTS (Urban Tactical Shorts) in Black, made of high-quality PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop fabric with a grammage of 220 g/m2. Innovative design, reinforced seams and materials used guarantee significant freedom of movement. The placement and number of pockets make this model suitable for both urban use and outdoor activities.
material PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop, 2-Way Elastic technology
The material used for production, PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop (50% polyester, 48% cotton, 2% elastane) with a grammage of 220 g/m2, is created with 2-Way Elastic technology, providing great flexibility and resistance to abrasion and damage. It ensures the shorts fit the body and allow full freedom of movement. The application of the Rip-Stop weave effectively minimises the risk of damage spread over larger areas.
10 practical pockets
The model has ten practical pockets:
- two classic ones on the hips with reinforced edges
- four on the thighs (two large with zippers and two narrower with Velcro)
- four at the back (two larger and two smaller placed within the larger ones)
elastic tape, wide Velcro
Instead of a button, a wide Velcro, which allows a 6 cm adjustment, is used. An elastic tape sewn into the waistband improves the fit of the shorts to individual body features.
YKK zippers, wide belt loops
All zippers are from the renowned Japanese company YKK. The belt loops are designed for belts up to 50 mm wide, and the two front ones additionally have loops for attaching, for example, a carabiner.
Main features
- high-quality PolyCotton Stretch material
- Rip-Stop weave
- 10 practical pockets
- wide Velcro enabling adjustment
- elastic tape in the waistband
- YKK zippers
- wide belt loops
MILITARY is the official distributor of Helikon-Tex.
Helikon-Tex is a European company operating since 1983, specialising in the design and production of tactical, military and outdoor clothing. The brand's range includes a wide variety of products, including clothing, backpacks, bags and various types of tactical accessories, which have gained popularity among both professionals and field activity enthusiasts. The offer includes product lines such as Bushcraft – for survival enthusiasts, Law Enforcement – created with uniformed services in mind, and Range – intended for shooters. The company uses modern camouflage patterns, including MultiCam, ATACS and PenCott, providing effective concealment in various terrain conditions.
| Clothing style | Tactical |
|---|---|
| Color/camouflage | Black |
| Material type | Synthetic-natural |
| Material texture | Rip-Stop (grid) |
| Material flexibility | Extensible |
| Pockets for knee pads | No |
| Belt loops | Yes |
| Pocket clasp | Velcro + zipper + open |
| Sezon | Summer |
| Weight | 453 g |
| Membrane | Yes |
| Waterproof | No |
| Cut | Loose |
| Number of pockets | 10 |
| Main color | Black |
| Gender | Men's |
| Zipper | Zipper |
| Manufacturer code | SP-UTK-SP-01 |
| Brand | Helikon-Tex |
| Main material | Polyester |
| Additional material | elastane, Cotton |
| EAN |
YKK zippers are high-quality zippers commonly used in clothing and accessories, manufactured by the Japanese YKK Corporation - one of the world's largest zipper manufacturers.
Rip-Stop weave protects the fabric from abrasions and tears. It is characterized by additional threads woven in at regular intervals, forming a mesh-like pattern. It provides high strength to the fabric, increases resistance to mechanical damage, especially tears.
Reviews with photos
Review summary
Number of reviews: 8
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Size: L
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The shorts are light and comfortable. Size M fits 181/80 with a bit of room to spare. Very well made. Lots of pockets, though I'm not sure if the back ones will come in handy, but the phone fits in the front without any trouble. Interesting model, I definitely recommend.
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Size: XL
I have versions 8.5 and 11, but I prefer model 11. It has larger and deeper pockets. However, the quality of the stitching could do with some improvement, because loose threads are really annoying, especially since Helikon seems to position its products as more premium.
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I bought the shorts for everyday wear and trips outside the city. They fit perfectly, the fabric is comfortable, and they allow for great freedom of movement. Another advantage is the large number of pockets, and as always, the standard of workmanship from Helikon-Tex does not disappoint. Even after longer use, they still look very good and are now one of my favourite pairs of shorts.
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Great quality as always! I have a few pair of Helikon shorts now, it's all that I wear on summer! My waist are 98cm, and I have size XL, sits just a bit loose in the waist, but I want the rest of the shorts to be more roomy than the L are. I like shorts to be a bit baggy. Just the right amount of pockets, I use them all! :D
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The shorts are great, and the elastic material throughout makes them comfortable to wear. The cut remains the same as before. The pockets are quite roomy, although they could be a little bigger with Velcro – so that modern large phones fit easily, not just barely. Rifle magazines, on the other hand, fit without any problem. I recommend this product, as well as most other items offered by this brand.
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Great product, I am very satisfied both with the purchase and its use. Both the quality of the material and the workmanship are really high. An additional advantage is the attractive price. I definitely recommend it.
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Another great purchase from Military EU, great service thanks, My purchase was packaged and shipped very fast, and arrived in perfect condition, will definitely be shopping here again
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