PMCI - May 2015

Helikon-Tex Clothing
Pictures courtesy of Helikon-Tex
When it comes to creating a hard wearing and functional clothing system you really have
to work with manufacturers you can trust and for many of us one of the “go to” brands
for this is Helikon-Tex. Trousers and shirts, waterproof and breathable jackets, fleece
jackets and headgear are all available within their range.
elikon-Tex was established in 1983 and has
Hbeen producing clothing for the military,
emergency services and the police since
then. When Helikon-Tex was established their
business was mainly concentrated on military
surplus sales. However, changing trends and
a fast changing market in the mid-nineties
demanded a new direction for them and in
1999 they decided to start their own military
and security clothing production.
The range that they now offer is proof that their decision was the
correct one as they now offer a really comprehensive selection of
uniforms, tactical clothing, backpacks, boots and equipment that
have gained recognition amongst professional users, soldiers,
law enforcement officers, survival and outdoor enthusiasts all
over the world, and each and every year their offering drives
forward with new designs.
I always look forward to visiting their stand at trade shows as
undoubtedly there will be something improved or even brand
new to see. The range is absolutely huge these days and they
offer all their clothing and gear in multiple colourways; should
you need camouflage they work with some of the most up to
date, cutting edge patterns available but if you AO is such that
you need to run “low key” then you’ll also find muted hues ideal
for tactical situations.
They also work very closely indeed with technical fabric
manufacturers so when it comes to getting real performance
from your clothing system then Helikon-Tex can pretty much
guarantee they will have what you are looking for; if you visit
their website and check out their “Partners” page you’ll see
exactly what I mean!
A SYSTEM THAT WORKS!
First up I’ll pose the question “what are we looking for in our
clothing system?”
The simple answer for me is a mixture of three things;
performance, comfort, and durability. Most of us need to travel
light these days so you can add lightweight and packable as a
sub-criteria. It’s a real struggle for many manufacturers to bring
all of that together but not so with Helikon-Tex as they design
all of their clothing to work together seamlessly.
GEAR ON TEST: HELIKON-TEX CLOTHING
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