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HELIKON-TEX
HELIKON-TEX NEW DIRECTIONS FOR 2020
At SHOT in January one of the more exciting meetings of the week for the entire PMCI review team was
a chance to get together with the folks from Helikon-Tex. International readers may already be familiar
with the name, and this Polish manufacturer of tactical gear and clothing has been on our team radar from
some considerable time! The PMCI crew have been evaluating their latest garments and designs and now
report back. By Bill Thomas.
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
from Poland. Trousers and shirts,
waterproof and breathable jackets,
fleece jackets and headgear are all available within their
range.
Helikon-Tex was established in 1983 and has been
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, and ever-expanding, selection of
uniforms, tactical and outdoor 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.
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