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Helikon MBDU® Ripstop Military Uniform Jacket, PenCott® WildWood™

MBDU® aka “Modern Battle Dress Uniform” is an excellent vision for a modern field uniform by Helikon. The shirt is a hybrid of more traditional field jackets and combat shirts: lightweight and breathable, but the torso consists mostly of material used in field jackets. The real stunner is found in the armpits and below them: ventilation panels in the armpits and from the armpits to the bottom hem there are approx. 15 cm wide stretch fabric panels!

Features:

• Chest pockets open with zippers. The profile of these pockets is pretty low – the idea being that the user is wearing a combat vest most of the time.
• Sleeve pockets also open with zippers. Inside there are cord loops for attachment. Two velcro panels on top of each pocket, the lower panel is 9.5 × 10 cm and the upper panel is 6 × 4 cm.
• On the chest above both chest pockets there are velcro panels for ID tags, dimensions 9.5 × 2 cm. In the center there is a closable rank panel.
• Collar can be worn casually open or as a stand-up collar which is closed with velcro. The collar is not particularly tall but does nicely protect the neck from slings.
• The shirt is closed with Canadian-style buttons. Thanks to their somewhat large size it’s surprisingly quick to use the buttons and they are easily repaired in the field.
• Ventilation mesh in the armpits and stretch panels reaching down to the bottom of the hem. * The fabric in the stretch panels stretches in four directions and has been given a water repelling treatment!
• Form fitting double-lined elbows.
• Sleeve cuffs adjusted with velcro
• Primary material is ripstop reinforced fabric, which is 52% nylon and 48% cotton. The zippers are manufactured by YKK.
• Lightweight: size S weighs 620 g, size M 650 g, size L 670 g, size XL 690 g, size XXL 710 g and size XXXL 730 g.

Pencott® WildWood™

WildWood™ is a pattern born of quite a tripartite collaboration: Hyde Definition, Helikon and Polish special forces were all part of this project! The pattern is based on the excellent architecture of Pencott, but its color scheme has been changed to better fit the dry-ish forests of Eastern Europe. So, works outstandingly well in the boreal forests of northern latitudes.

Here’s a showcase of the pattern made by Helikon:

Ripstop

Ripstop refers to a special treatment stage during which fabric-reinforcing threads (e.g. nylon) are sewn horizontally and vertically into the fabric forming a net of small squares, around 1 cm in size. This treatment stops the fabric from ripping, which means that it extends the life span of the garment. The ripstop treatment can be made to almost any fabric.

Helikon-Tex – Affordable gear for military use

Helikon-Tex, which is known from the chameleon logo, manufactures clothing and tactical gear and textiles for professional use. The company behind the brand is Polish and the products have even been used by the Polish army. Regardless of the inexpensive prices, Helikon has been able to pay special attention to both usability and material of their products. These high-quality products can also be used in airsoft and outdoor activities alike. Excellent quality-price ratio!

2-year warranty

Yes, you read it right. Helikon grants its merchandise a two-year warranty. The warranty covers manufacturing defects and flaws, like abnormal wear or the color fading too quickly. The warranty does not cover normal wear or any breaking or tearing caused by the user.

By the way, we order straight from Helikon, so you can easily get all sizes, patterns and colors they have to offer. Check the range on Helikon's website.

Letter size	Chest circumference	Sleeve length	Jacket length
S	104 cm	65 cm	72 cm
M	110 cm	65.5 cm	74 cm
L	116 cm	66 cm	76 cm
XL	122 cm	66.5 cm	78 cm
XXL	128 cm	67 cm	80 cm
XXXL	134 cm	67.5 cm	82 cm

NB! Measurements are the absolute measurements of the garment! Tolerance for dimensions in the table is ± 2 cm. Choose a size according to what undergarments you feel like you would need to wear under! A handy way to measure fit is to take measurements from one of your garments that fit you well and choosing the size with the measurements closest to it. Chest circumference is measured right below armpits, sleeve length from shoulder seam to sleeve opening and jacket length at the back from just under the collar to the bottom of the hem.