PMCI - April 2018

HELIKON-TEX UTP JEANS
As much as there is an ongoing “love affair” with
tactical pants, let’s face it, how many of us head to
the range in our favourite pair of blue jeans? If you’re
anything like then I’m sure that’s a regular occurrence,
but what if you could have your jeans with all the
features you’d find in those “Gucci” models?
Durable and functional Helikon Urban Tactical Pants -
Denim are a ‘mid profile’ trousers so that they look less
like a uniform, which of course is perfect if you’re carrying
or loading up with equipment but want to do so in a “low
key” way.
The trousers feature a number of useful pockets placed
at the front, the rear and on both thighs. The two front
hands pockets have extra strong edges that are intended
for clips of folding knives. There are also two internal
symmetrical pockets, sewn in diagonally to the belt area
and made of material lighter than the pants themselves;
these two pockets are intended for carrying objects like
telescopic batons or an extra pistol magazine, in a discrete,
comfortable and secure way. Two large rear pockets
with hook-and-loop fasteners also have two auxiliary
small pockets placed inside. These small pockets are the
equivalent of two interior pockets at the front of the pants.
It is worth adding their depth may be adapted by sewing
them at a certain height or by unstitching pleats. These
are perfect for carrying a small flashlight or a multitool.
The trousers also feature big, diagonal, symmetrical
thigh pockets, divided in two. The smaller have a hookand-loop
fastener and are perfect for carrying mobile
phones, magazines for AR or pistol magazines. The larger
pockets feature YKK zipper and a single pleat that increases
their capacity.
These quality pants fit well in the waist thanks to a flat
elastic tape sewn in the rear part of the belt area, and are
zipped with a durable metal YKK zipper and fastened with
big hook-and-loop fastener. All the UTP series trousers also
feature profiled front and rear part of the leg around the
knees. The front knee part is additionally strengthened
with two layers of material. In turn these two layers
create an internal pocket which is perfect for a lightweight
knee pad if you so desire. All these characteristics ensure
freedom of movement and limit raising trouser legs while
crouching or kneeling.
Designed to fit female body shape, the Women’s Urban
Tactical Pants from Helikon feature a classic jeans ‘neck’
shape to limit them riding up or down, and elasticated
waist with YKK zip fly and velcro, and reinforced knees
with internal kneepad compartments for optional padding.
The Women’s UTP Pants also features one leg length for
individual adjustment, twelve various sizes tactical pockets
and seven wide belt loops.
Whilst the “denim” fabric looks great, it also performs
extremely well too as it has a four-way stretch capability
which actually moves with you, and is not in any way
restrictive. The fabric is solidly “heavyweight”, more like
serious workwear than “casual” attire, and it seems perfect
for the rigors of the range or extended use in an urban
environment. Designed with Law Enforcement and tactical
users in mind, the UTP Pants from Helikon are also suitable
for all outdoor pursuits and even daily wear!
For more information on the entire UTP range from
Helikon Tex please visit www.helikon-tex.com, or in the
UK go to www.military1st.co.uk
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