These are truly very successful shorts – they’re comfortable and perfectly suited to use outdoors. The fabric is lightweight and breathable, while also being durable thanks to the Rip-Stop structure. A major advantage is the large number of pockets and their practical arrangement, which easily accommodate a phone, wallet, keys, and other small items, so there’s no need to take an extra pouch or rucksack. The shorts fit well, do not restrict movement, and the hook-and-loop waist adjustment makes it easy to achieve a perfect fit. The 8.5-inch length is very comfortable for me, as the legs end above the knee. I use them both day to day and on trips or outdoor outings. The quality of workmanship is very high – they are definitely worth recommending.
Helikon-Tex UTS PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop Shorts 8.5'' - Olive Green
Tactical UTS (Urban Tactical Shorts) shorts in green from high-quality PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop fabric with a grammage of 220 g/m2. The innovative design, reinforced seams, and materials used ensure significant freedom of movement. The placement and quantity of pockets make the model suitable for both urban use and outdoor trips.
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 zips 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 zips, wide belt loops
All zips 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 zips
- 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 | Green hue |
| 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 | Spring, Summer |
| Weight | 380 g |
| Membrane | No |
| Waterproof | No |
| Cut | Loose |
| Number of pockets | 10 |
| Main color | Olive Green |
| Gender | Men's |
| Zipper | Velcro |
| Manufacturer code | SP-UTS-SP-02 |
| Brand | Helikon-Tex |
| Main material | 50% Polyester |
| Additional material | 2% elastane, 48% 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.
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Review summary
Number of reviews: 3
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Size: XL
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Size: 4XL
Excellent workmanship in the Helikon style. Very functional and practical. For me, they could be a little longer, but that is more a matter of individual preference. They are comfortable, lightweight, and look good. A hook-and-loop fastening is essential for me, and I can’t imagine going back to buttons anymore. At this price, I don’t see any real competition. Excellent.
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Size: XXL
Perfect shorts for summer trips. Although they have Zimbabwean military camouflage, they look more like a classic holiday pattern with a woodland and floral motif. They have plenty of pockets, are lightweight, and very comfortable. I recommend them.
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