This shirt is a combination of a more formal style and the practicality of tactical clothing, because it has nice pockets, a place for glasses, but it also doesn’t particularly stand out, and fortunately they didn’t sew Velcro onto the sleeves ;)
Helikon-Tex Defender Mk2 PolyCotton Ripstop Long Sleeve Shirt - Pine Green
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Helikon-Tex Defender Mk2 PolyCotton Ripstop Long Sleeve Shirt - Pine Green
A practical and comfortable long-sleeved tactical shirt in Pine Green, crafted primarily for uniformed personnel, but equally suitable for those leading an active lifestyle who prioritize durability and functionality. The relatively loose cut allows for unrestricted movement, seamlessly accommodates a low-profile ballistic vest, or an IWB (Inside the Waistband) holster.
PolyCotton material reinforced with Rip-Stop
Constructed from a PolyCotton fabric weighing 155 g/m2, the shirt features a premium blend of cotton and polyester. The addition of 2% elastane ensures unrestricted movement. Thanks to the Rip-Stop weave, the material offers high resistance to tears and abrasions, making it perfectly suited for demanding activities both in urban environments and the outdoors. Mesh inserts placed under the arms enhance ventilation, providing increased comfort during high-intensity physical activity.
4 spacious pockets
The design features 4 roomy pockets positioned at chest level:
- two primary pockets with Velcro-secured flaps, accessible from the top
- two Napoleon-style pockets situated behind the main compartments, fastened with robust yet lightweight YKK zippers
Button placket, loop, reinforced collar
Primary closure is provided by a button placket, complemented by an integrated loop designed for easy eyewear attachment. A subtle stiffener beneath the front collar ensures the collar maintains its shape and resists curling.
Main features
- Constructed from a PolyCotton material enhanced with Rip-Stop reinforcement
- Incorporates an elastane blend for improved flexibility
- 155 g/m2 fabric weight ensures durability without excess bulk
- Roomy cut designed for comfortable wear over a ballistic vest or with an IWB holster
- Mesh ventilation panels placed beneath the arms for added breathability
- Features a total of 4 pockets for practical storage
- Equipped with YKK zippers for reliable fastening
- Finished with a button placket closure
- Integrated eyeglass holder loop for convenience
- Collar is partially stiffened for improved structure
Militaria.pl is the official distributor of Helikon-Tex.
Helikon-Tex is a Polish company founded in 1983, specializing in the production of tactical, military, and outdoor clothing. It offers a wide range of products such as clothing, backpacks, bags, and tactical accessories, which have earned recognition among both uniformed services and outdoor enthusiasts. Its range includes standout lines such as: Bushcraft - dedicated to survival enthusiasts, Law Enforcement - designed for uniformed services, and Range - created for shooters. Helikon-Tex uses modern camouflage patterns such as MultiCam, ATACS, and PenCott, ensuring adaptation to different terrain conditions.
| Color/camouflage | Green hue |
|---|---|
| Sleeve length | Long |
| Thermoactive | No |
| Material type | Synthetic-natural |
| Clasp type | Buttons |
| Grammage | 155 g/m2 |
| No | |
| Cut | Loose |
| Season | Spring, Autumn |
| Main color | Pine Green |
| Number of pockets | 4 |
| Velcro panel | No |
| Gender | Men's |
| Manufacturer code | KO-DF2-PR-1T |
| Brand | Helikon-Tex |
| Main material | 58% Cotton |
| Additional material | 40% Polyester, 2% elastane |
| EAN |
PolyCotton
PoliCotton fabric is a blend of polyester and cotton fibers featuring the best qualities of both yarns. Polyester provides strength and flexibility, while cotton provides softness and breathability.
Rip-Stop
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.
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Number of reviews: 152
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D... Review confirmed by purchase
A perfectly fitted Defender shirt. Ordered in Duck Hunter camo, it’s awesome. I recommend buying this shirt; it has a well-thought-out design. Store service gets a 5. Fast and punctual delivery.
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L... Review confirmed by purchase
Size: L
This is my second Helikon Defender MK2 shirt. A big advantage of this shirt is the large number of pockets, which allows you to carry a large number of the most necessary items with you9 the so-called first line). I recommend it.
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M... Review confirmed by purchase
Size: XL
The shirt is very well made and has a great fit. I bought another one shortly afterward. The pockets are a good idea, including the ones fastened with discreet zippers. Size XL fit my body very well (height 195 cm, rather slim build). The camouflage pattern is pretty good. I’d really like to see and buy more versions of this model, for example Tiger :) I’d gladly get more.
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M... Review confirmed by purchase
Size: L
This is an excellent shirt. It has a great cut. It fits perfectly. It has well-designed pockets. I bought another one. I already have three, and I also persuaded my son to buy one; he is very satisfied with size L.
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s... Review confirmed by purchase
Exactly what I was looking for. The shirt has been tested on several outings, both in the woods and in more official settings (it works well as a casual shirt at work). I am satisfied with the workmanship, frequent use of the pockets does not "tear them apart." I am seriously considering buying a few more in different colors (for various occasions). I recommend it.
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A... Review confirmed by purchase
Congratulations to the company, the Helikon product is amazing! Although I usually wear size M, this shirt fit me best in size S. It's worth checking the size chart because everything is described there in detail! The shirt makes an impression; I feel like John Wick in it. I just need to buy a holster for a gun under my shirt. Ideal for security work, it looks really great – I recommend it to everyone.
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M... Review confirmed by purchase
The Helikon-Tex Defender Mk2 PolyCotton Ripstop Long Sleeve shirt is a great shirt from Helikon. It fits the body well, is soft yet durable. For a shirt, size XL fits perfectly for a person with a chest width of 114 cm. I highly recommend it!
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j... Review confirmed by purchase
The ripstop material made from polyester and cotton is durable, the khaki shade looks neat, and the chest pockets are extremely functional. It works perfectly both for everyday outfits and at work, presenting itself very well.
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G... Review confirmed by purchase
The shirt fits well and is solidly made. I plan to order more pieces. I chose size L for a height of 189 cm and a weight of 90 kg. I have been using it for about a month now.
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M... Review confirmed by purchase
As usual, a great product. For me, these shirts are fantastic. Well-made, nice colors, excellent quality, lots of functional pockets. Personally, I have several, for work, fishing, mushroom picking, hiking... many occasions. I recommend them.
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P... Review confirmed by purchase
Another piece of clothing from Helikon has landed in my wardrobe. The shirt's cut is comfortable, and it's good even for those with a belly ;) The material is solid yet breathable – the underarm vents do the job. I use it in the office every day – it's fantastic. An additional surprise – after spilling broth on it, I washed it with ordinary soap under cold water and despite numerous broth stains – after drying – there's absolutely no trace left. So you could say it's also stain-resistant. It has one flaw, or maybe two. First – to make it perfect, a wider range of available colors is needed; the current selection is simply poor. Second – for me, a more serious flaw – the cuffs are tight. There are two buttons on the cuffs, supposedly for adjusting the cuff circumference. The one for the smaller circumference is useless – unless you have very slim wrists. So, typically, you use the second one with the largest circumference. Except that this largest circumference isn't that large at all. It's fine on a bare arm. But if you wear a watch, especially a Garmin smartwatch or a Casio G-Shock – forget about comfortably fastening the cuff over the watch. You have to roll up the cuff and wear your watch on top because the cuff is simply too tight. A fix here would help – moving both buttons about 1 cm would solve the problem, I think. Apart from that, the shirt is great. It's quite pricey but you can see and feel what you're paying for.
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C... Review confirmed by purchase
I really like that the shirt is both durable and comfortable to wear, it is not heavy. The ventilation holes under the arms are also a practical solution. Both the color and the style suit me very well.
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M... Review confirmed by purchase
Very good quality Helikon shirt, perfect sizing, I have been using these shirts for a long time and I recommend them with full confidence. Very practical pockets.
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B... Review confirmed by purchase
The delivery was, as always, very fast. The shirt looks very good, I'm 180 cm tall and weigh 90 kg, I chose size L and it fits perfectly. The quality is very good, and time will tell about its durability. Overall, I recommend it.
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