Helikon-Tex UTS PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop Shorts 8.5'' - Rhodesian Camo

Modern Tactical Shorts UTS (Urban Tactical Shorts) made of high-quality PoliCotton Stretch Rip-Stop fabric (50% cotton, 48% polyester, 2% elastane), which has high resistance to abrasion and tearing. It is also lighter and dries faster than 100% cotton fabric.

The perfect compromise between military and civilian clothing - discreet cut, functionality of combat boots. Innovative cut, proper stitching and the fabric of the trousers provide above-average freedom of movement and durability.

They are equipped with ten pockets:
- two classic at hip height with reinforced edges,
- four on the thighs (two wide ones closed with a zipper and two narrow ones with Velcro),
- four on the back (two wide and two narrow ones located inside the wide ones).

Trousers, instead of a button, have a wide velcro allowing adjustment within 6 cm. The waistband has been sewn elastic band improving on the fit of the trousers to the individual features of the figure. The material above the back pockets and in the crotch has been reinforced with an additional layer of VersaStretch nylon fabric.

The two front belt loops at the bottom are equipped with additional loops allowing attachment of, for example, a carabiner.

Technical data
Camouflage: Rhodesian Camo 
Model: Urban Tactical Shorts 8,5"
Material: 50% cotton, 48% polyester, 2% elastane
Weight: 380 g
Manufacturer: Helikon-Tex, Poland

Rhodesian Camo is a classic camouflage pattern developed in the 1960s for the Rhodesian Armed Forces (today's Zimbabwe). Created for warfare during conflicts in the region, especially the so-called Bush War (1964-1979), it was adapted to the conditions of southern Africa - dry bushland, grassy plains and low vegetation. The pattern is distinguished by its unique hand-painted appearance reminiscent of brushstrokes. It consists of irregular horizontal shapes in shades of green and brown, placed on a light green or sandy background. With a three-color contrasting palette and an arrangement that resembles natural elements of the environment - such as leaves, branches and grasses - the camouflage effectively diffuses the outline of the silhouette and makes it difficult to detect in the densely vegetated landscape.