Very good shorts from Helikon – as usual, they are comfortable and have plenty of pockets that allow you to store a lot of essential items. Additionally, they come in classic Rhodesian camouflage.
Helikon-Tex UTS PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop Shorts 8.5'' - Olive Green
Tactical UTS (Urban Tactical Shorts) shorts in green, made 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 number of pockets make this model suitable for both urban use and outdoor excursions.
PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop material, 2-Way Elastic technology
The PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop material used in production (50% polyester, 48% cotton, 2% elastane) with a grammage of 220 g/m2 is made with 2-Way Elastic technology, providing great elasticity and resistance to abrasion and damage. It ensures the shorts fit the body and offer complete freedom of movement. The use of Rip-Stop weave effectively minimizes the risk of damage spreading to 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 in the larger ones)
elastic tape, wide Velcro
Instead of a button, a wide Velcro allowing 6 cm of adjustment is used. An elastic tape sewn into the waist 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, with two front loops additionally having loops for attaching, for example, a carabiner.
Main features
- high-quality PolyCotton Stretch material
- Rip-Stop weave
- 10 practical pockets
- wide Velcro allowing adjustment
- elastic tape in the waist
- YKK zippers
- wide belt loops
MILITARY is the official distributor of Helikon-Tex.
Helikon-Tex is a European brand established in 1983, combining reliable quality with responsible manufacturing and a strong focus on tactical, military, and outdoor apparel. The brand's product range includes a wide range of products, including clothing, backpacks, bags and various tactical accessories, which have gained popularity among both professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. The offer includes product lines such as Bushcraft - for survival enthusiasts, Law Enforcement - designed for uniformed services, and Range - designed for shooters. The company uses modern camouflage patterns, including MultiCam, ATACS and PenCott, providing effective camouflage in a variety of 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 |
| Additional material | 2% elastane |
| Belt loops | Yes |
| Pocket clasp | Velcro + zipper + open |
| Weight | 380 g |
| Membrane | No |
| Waterproof | No |
| Cut | Loose |
| Additional material | 48% Cotton |
| Main material | 50% Polyester |
| Number of pockets | 10 |
| Main color | Olive Green |
| Gender | Men's |
| Zipper | Velcro |
| Manufacturer code | SP-UTS-SP-02 |
| Brand | Helikon-Tex |
| 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.